extremely lamentable. In the name of establishing ‘Islamic Government’ and ‘The Prophetic System’ (Nizam-e Mustafa) and engaging in ‘Islamic Jihad’, such acts are being committed as are completely opposed to

during the lifetime of the Prophet. Among his Companions were a select group of about half a dozen katib-e-wahy—transcribers of the revelations. A few of these scribes were always present in the Prophet’s company

Saudi Arabia, 153 Shahid-e-Azadi, 23 Shankaracharyas, 129 Shari‘ah, 22, 107, 109, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120 Shri Krishna, 122, 123 Shri Ram, 123 Sicily, 49 Sikhs, 147, 148, 149, 154 silm, 171 Sindh

on the Quran, in particular, Qatada and Zahhak, despondency is counted among the major sins (Tafsir-e-Qurtubi 9/252). Yet, here, we have an entire community falling a prey to frustration. How do we explain

(d. 1439) one of the great Sufis of Kashmir, symbolized the true Kashmiriat. He was known as Alamdar-e-Kashmir, and was greatly respected also by the Hindus, who called him Nand Rishi. He was equally popular

a separate block for the Muslims, or being highly vocal in launching movements in the name of Nizam-e- Mustafa. Such movements are totally irrelevant to progress. Only two things are required for progress—peace

The literal meaning of jihad is ‘effort’ or ‘struggle’. The Quran speaks about a ‘great jihad’ (jihad-e kabir)—engaging in jihad through the Quran (25:52). According to a hadith, a mujahid, one who engages