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Kakure Kirishitan, The “Hidden Christians” of Japan

19Nov

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Culture

Kakure Kirishitan, The “Hidden Christians” of Japan

Kakure Kirishitan, also known as Hidden Christians of Japan are slowly fading away. After decades of ban and persecution new generation is not ready to carry old traditions. IKITSUKI ISLAND, NAGSAKI - World is full of eerie surprises. One of them is Kakure Kirishitan or ''Secret Society of Catholic Christians'' in Japan. They came into being when Christians were forced to leave their religion or leave the country in 17th Century. In 1614, Military Government of Japan imposed a ban on Christianity. Tokugawa Bakufu (Military Government that ruled Japan from 1604 to 1867, also known as the Tokugawa Shogunate) outlawed Christianity, tearing down churches, and expelling the missionaries who taught it. Japanese Christians exiled to remote islands, tortured, martyred, or forced to comm...

Ramkot fort: Defense fort left in isolation to deteriorate

17Nov

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Pakistan

Ramkot fort: Defense fort left in isolation to deteriorate

A massive establishment of 16th century is in limelight name as Ramkot Fort. Now by the power of social media, it slowly turning into a famous yet intriguing tourist point. Dadyal, Azad Kashmir Pakistan: If you are sight seeing Azad Kashmir. An amazing tourist spot is waiting for you in the midst of river Jhelum. Exact location of Ramkot fort is 13 kilometers away from Dina and 79 kilometers by road from Mirpur Dadyal town. It is also accessible from Gujar Khan, via Jabbar and Notla then using boat. Three sides of fort isurrounded by River Jhelum. It is difficult to access the fort in rainy or winter season. But otherwise you can hire a boat from Mangala Dam which operated by Pakistan army. Mangala dam can also seen from the top of the fort. Way to fort is quite st...

True Story of Noah’s Ark: Bible Vs Qur’an

11Nov

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

Islam

True Story of Noah’s Ark: Bible Vs Qur’an

Noah's ark is one of the famous narrative in history. There are many acknowledged versions of the incident. Noah and His ark has also been mentioned in Bible and Qur'an. Life is around 60,000 years old on Earth. Whereas the humankind is almost 8000 to 10,000 years old. A lot of incidents happened that has shaped today's earth. One of the major incidents is Noah's Ark and flood. It is basically referred to the making of a giant ark prior to the massive destructive flood warned by God/Allah Almighty. Along with that human race as well as all the living beings said to board on this ship, a pair of each specie to be precise. In a rough estimate there were almost 3,858,920 animals aboard the boat. 14 species of birds are exclusive. It is considered as a miracle that human as well as ani...

Allama Iqbal: Facts you should know about Shayar e Mashriq

9Nov

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

Pakistan

Allama Iqbal: Facts you should know about Shayar e Mashriq

Allama Iqbal is a Founder of the Khudi (I am ness) concept, spiritual father of Pakistan. His vision of Islam and freedom was so unique yet dynamic. On His birthday we want to pay homage to his ideology that helps Muslims of subcontinent to fight for their right. Allama Muhammad Iqbal born in 9th November 1877 in Sialkot. He was a special kid by birth. His father Noor Muhammad was a tailor by profession. He was not a rich person but a devoted Muslim by heart. His mother Imam Bibi was a housewife and a very pious lady. Little Iqbal got his religious instincts from his parents that lead him to more Devine paths of spirituality. He was a bright student but his father could not afford his education. So his uncle Atta Muhammad bear all the expenses of his education. https://twitter.co...

Moti Masjid Lahore: Pearl of Mughal Dynasty

8Nov

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Islam

Moti Masjid Lahore: Pearl of Mughal Dynasty

Moti Masjid is another example of Mughal's love towards masjids and Islam. There are a lot of mysteries, stories and theories attached to it. LAHORE, PAKISTAN - After a really long renovation period, Moti Masjid has reopened for tourists and for prayers. Walled City of Lahore Authority (WLCA) renovated mosque with whooping 50 million PKR. Lahore fort is the biggest tourist's attraction in the city. With the addition of this mosque, people will get another mesmerizing view of our history. Moti Masjid which means Pearl Mosque was built in 1630 CE by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Use of white marble is prominent in whole mosque. Marble was brought from Makrana, Rajasthan, hub of infamous white marble. Mosque has 5 domes and 3 shrines. It is relatively a small mosque as compared to Wa...