( A Must read by every one ) Dr. Abdul Ruff Colachal – Research Scholar, School of International Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. NOW that Dr. Kalam is gone as President of India, both media and the “true” Indians must feel sigh of relief. Especially those Indians who live comfortably abroad joined…
Category: Essays
Cleanliness & Purity
Islam places great emphasis on cleanliness, in both its physical and spiritual aspects. On the physical side, Islam requires the Muslims to clean their bodys, clothes, houses, and the whole community, and they will be rewarded by God for doing so. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, for example: “Removing any harm from the road…
Generosity in Islam
As humans, we have an innate sense of morality. No matter what religion, race or colour we are, certain qualities serve as the moral standard. We admire justice, bravery, honesty and compassion. We abhor those who demonstrate treachery, cruelty or corruption. Moral standards are universal and one of the most important aspects of Islam…
C H I N A
Population China is the most populous country in the world, with 1.30756 billion people by the end of 2005, about one fifth of the world’s total. This figure does not include the Chinese living in the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, and Taiwan Province. Religious Beliefs China is a country of great…
Muslims in China
Chinese Muslims Rediscovering Islam WASHINGTON – Chinese Muslims, repressed and brutalized by decades of Communist rule, are re-igniting an un-faltered commitment to Islam. Even though repression continues, economic reforms and the relative easing of draconian Chinese laws have brought hope to the community. Seizing the opportunity, Chinese Muslims, and more especially the young, have…