Why these Hindus celebrate the Muslim festival of Moharram – Ishaan Tharoor
These days, we’re accustomed to news of sectarian violence out of South Asia. This week, Pakistan witnessed yet more vigilante murders of allegedly blaspheming Christians. The specter of Hindu-Muslim tensions … Continue reading
For Hussaini brahmans, it’s Muharram as usual
NEW DELHI: As Muharram passed off peacefully in the capital amid heavy police presence on Tuesday, a group of brahmans in east Delhi were wondering what the tension was … Continue reading
Saudi Arabia’s inhumane attacks on Shia mourners in Eastern Province and Bahrain
Saudi Arabia once again showed utter disregard to human life as unidentified gunmen shot at peaceful Ashura mourners and killed seven people. The deadly assault was carried out in al-Ahsa, … Continue reading
In Pictures: Ashura observed amid tight security in Kabul
Thousands of people, cutting across sects and tribes, took part in the massive mourning processions on Muharram 10 (Ashura) in Kabul and demonstrated their desire and willingness to co-exist peacefully … Continue reading
A little girl slain in Karachi
Editor’s note: Nine month old Batool killed and another one year old in critical condition in Karachi blast. When children are killed in the hail of virulent hatred there is … Continue reading
Influence of Imam Hussain (a.s) & Karabala ideology on Nelson Mandela – by S H Bangas
This Year The Arbaeen or Chehlum of Imam Hussain(a.s) is on December 24 for Which Millions of Pilgirms global Marcch to Karabala is started While on December 25 is Christmas … Continue reading
Fabricated tradition: fasting on the 10th of Muharrum
It’s ridiculous how ignorance has taken hold of our lives. Jews celebrate Passover on the 15th of Nisan, the first month of Hebrew calendar. It falls in March/April every year … Continue reading
Karachi Dharna by SUC and MWM – By Ali Taj
KARACHI: Shia Ulema Council announced to end their 39 hours long ‘sit-in’ against sectarian killings at the Numaish Chowrangi after successful negotiation with Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad on Sunday mid-night … Continue reading
What can Pakistan and the entire world learn from Pakistani Shias? -by Abdul Nishapuri
Related article: The Shia Question I clearly remember how in the aftermath of the 7/7 bombings in London by Takfiri Deobandi-Salafist terrorists (brainwashed by a radical Deobandi and Salafist version of … Continue reading
Who is Imam Hussein? – by Sarah Khan
Imam Hussain was born in 620 AD to a family renowned for their values of love, equality and peace. He exemplified these morals – taught to him by his grandfather … Continue reading
In praise of Hazrat Yazid ibn Muawiya – by Abdul Nishapuri
The following are a few examples of some prominent Salafi (Ahl-e-Hadith or Wahhabi) and Salafist-Deobandi scholars of Saudi Arabia, India and Pakistan who claim themselves to be Sunni Muslims (Ahle … Continue reading
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