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The Pious Promise

“I promise to pay the bearer the sum of Rupees...” This is written on every currency note to say that it is genuine and...

Mahbub-Ul-Aalam Hazrat Shaikh Hamza Makhdum (RA)

Part 2 (Extract from the book, ‘The Wonderful Miracles of Sufi Saints of Kashmir’, a translation of 150-year-old manuscript ‘Majmooa Masmooa’ authored by Pirzada Ghulam...

Extract from the book, ‘The Wonderful Miracles of Sufi Saints of Kashmir’, a translation of 150-year-old manuscript ‘Majmooa Masmooa’ authored by Pirzada Ghulam Rasool...

MAHBUB-UL-AALAM HAZRAT SHAIKH HAMZA MAKHDUM (RA) Part 1 He hailed from the Chandar Vanshi dynasty of kings. In Vedic times, the rulers of Aryans used to...

The exam system is a flawed assessment of creativity and knowledge

It is exam time, a time of tension for both students and parents. All that has been learnt in a year will have to...

Are lavish weddings morally justified?

Marriage called ‘Nikah’ in Islam is one of the noblest Sunnahs performed by our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in his life. As we are...

Does hobby have any age?

As we grow through our childhood years, we are encouraged to pursue hobbies. However, as the years go by, the school work increases, and...

The scent of money

Long ago when money was not invented, people traded goods and services and that mode of trading was possible through barter system. People exchanged...

The three D’s silently killing our youth

Modern era is full of challenges but there are three Ds that may prove to be the worst enemies of us. First D: Depression Depression doesn't...

India, Pakistan, Afghanistan can follow the ‘Bangladesh Model’

Present-day Bangladesh is one of the fastest developing economies of the world. In 2015, Bangladesh graduated from Less Developed Country (LDC) status to become...

Effects of gaming addiction on physical and mental health

Not all video games contain violent contents, but most of them are violent and hence dangerous. Some researchers say that violent games may cause...

The hoax of ‘Plastic Rice’: It is not plastic but full of nutrients

Fortified Rice Pellets may be a Game Changer in context of malnutrition Recently in different parts of the country, news of rice being adulterated with...

The NEP can stand only on the foundation of Primary School Education

The quality of input at elementary level has a direct bearing on the quality of output at the university level “The rest of this Policy...

Islam insists on education of girls

‘Acquisition of knowledge is binding on all Muslims’ (Al-Sunna 1:81 224). This Hadith, sayings or actions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), indicates that there...

Gender Inequality: An analysis

India has passed a lot of specific laws in favour of women's protection and wellbeing, but still the gender differences in India have remained...

If not us, who? If not now, when?

‘If we judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, we'll live our whole life believing that it is stupid.’ Every day people...

The challenges of childhood trauma

Traumatic events can affect the brain development of a child. A study published in 2015 showed that the more adverse childhood experiences a person...

Covid-19 situation in Kashmir

Dr Rouf Hussain The first case of Covid-19 in India was reported on 30-Jan-2020 and in Kashmir division on 18-Mar-2020. The cases in Kashmir Division...

Beware, parents, of drug abuse among children

Teenagers are at significant risk of drug and substance use, which can cause life-long, irreversible damage. Parents have a critical role during the teenage...

Human-wildlife conflict can no longer be neglected

Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) occurs when animals pose a direct and recurring threat to the livelihood or safety of people. Retaliation against animals often ensues,...

Why you should read books

When you close a book and put it on the shelf, the tale does not stop; rather, it begins “A good book is an event...

The Sense of Satisfaction: The Secret of Happiness

The passage of time and years has always been tough to keep track of. I once happened to ask an old gentleman, “Sir, what’s...

Physiotherapy better option than medication to treat back pain during pregnancy

Pregnancy related back pain is a common complaint that occurs in 60-70 percent of pregnancies. This is mainly caused by the increased release of...

Remand is torture in custody

“Remand” is a common word used in crime stories in newspapers and television news, mentioned when a suspect is detained and a remand is...

Three Friends

Translated from Arabic by Ameen Fayaz Once upon a time, there lived in a jungle three friends: a monkey, a dog and a khirteet. They...

On Propaganda and Failed Narratives: New Understanding of Afghanistan is a Must

For twenty years, two dominant narratives have shaped our view of the illegal US invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, and neither one of these...

The life of Zainab: A beacon for all women

Syeda Zainab (s.a,) is a salient figure for people worldwide, the shining sun in the history of Islam and of humanity. She has given...

To tame the raging bull that is Kabul

The Taliban's stunning victory in Afghanistan was an immense shock to nations around the globe. In a matter of weeks, 20 years of history...

The assassination of COVID-19 protocols

The Scarlet Plague, written by Jack London, a US writer and journalist, was one of the first examples of post-apocalyptic novel in modern literature....

Rethinking the Rohingya crisis: Limits of WB’s proposal

Washington-based global lender World Bank, through concessional lending arms, has tried to foster its development initiatives in Bangladesh since 1972, committing more than $30...

Needed: A robust mechanism for charity

Recently we celebrated 'charity day' all over the world, with the sole and core intention to make it a means of poverty alleviation. Charity...

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