Legitimising the radical
Radical Islam is a dilemma for the world. The West understands that since the advent of the 19th and through the course of the 20th century, virtually every corner of…
When asked to bend, they choose to crawl
I have always been a news junkie. While everyone in my family has been a compulsive reader, I am not sure when I moved from reading children’s fiction and novels…
Random thoughts: An ethical leader
I would like to tell you about two exemplary events that occurred during the rule of Hazrat Umar (RA) as Aminul Momineen (caliph). Hazrat Umar (RA) summoned Umair, the governor…
Challenging the IBF model – III
Let's briefly discuss each of these three areas individually, in the sequence they are mentioned, while keeping in mind that in reality all three are interconnected in their practical impact,…
Challenging the IBF model – II
Based on the ground realities as stated yesterday, the author wants to briefly propose some areas where interested Muslim thinkers may need to direct their efforts for making equity modes…
Peak of eloquence
Imam Hussain’s valiant stand at Karbala on Muharram 10, 61AH, is an established fact of history and Islamic lore. How the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) grandson rose against the Umayyad imperial…
The deepening crisis of scholarship
One’s view is primarily that of a creative writer. But since one’s interests straddle history, politics, culture and society, there is an inherent compulsion to comment on issues that surround…
Comments on Companies Ordinance, 2016
The companies' law is the primary and mother law for the businesses to be run under the corporate sector. Other laws, including banking laws etc rely on this primary law…
Is Hillary a sure thing for the White House?
In a US election that has ripped up, chewed through and spat out conventional wisdom, Hillary Clinton is still prohibitive favourite to beat Donald Trump in November. Few analysts or…
China’s economic development: Confucian values
China's dynamism is as much a function of its burgeoning economy as of following Confucian ethics. For the first time the birthday of Confucius (551-478 BC) was officially celebrated in…
