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Mosques Under Threat from Hindu Extremists in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh

13Oct

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

Mosques Under Threat from Hindu Extremists in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh

Tensions between Hindu extremists and the Muslim minority are rising in India, especially in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The unrest has deep roots in religious and political differences, but recent calls from extremist Hindu groups to demolish mosques have intensified the conflict. Hindu nationalist groups have launched a campaign demanding the destruction of mosques, specifically targeting sites in Shimla's Sanjuli area and Uttarkashi. These groups claim the mosques were built illegally on land meant for other uses. However, local Muslim leaders firmly dispute these claims. Halim Baig, a Muslim lawyer from the area, asserts that the mosques were constructed legally, backed by proper documentation that proves ownership of the land. The situation escalated when Hindu extremists...

Muslim Minorities Express Concerns Over Safety in India

10Jul

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

Muslim Minorities Express Concerns Over Safety in India

A recent BBC report has shed light on the increasing concerns of Muslim minorities in India regarding their safety and future. The report highlights various instances of discrimination and harassment faced by Muslim families in their daily lives. Muslim children, according to the report, are subjected to taunts from their Hindu peers. These taunts often reference the demolition of mosques and assert Hindu dominance. Some Muslim parents have reported that teachers in schools force their children to chant "Jai Shri Ram," a Hindu religious slogan. This has created a hostile environment for Muslim students, making them feel isolated and targeted in educational institutions. Finding housing is another significant challenge for Muslim families. Some landlords refuse to rent to Muslims sol...

Veteran actor Riz Ahmed bags Oscars for “The Long Goodbye”

28Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Showbiz

Veteran actor Riz Ahmed bags Oscars for “The Long Goodbye”

First British Pakistani actor Riz Ahmed won a prestigious award in Oscars 2022. He acclaimed the golden lady for his live-action movie The Long Goodbye. Last year he was nominated for his role in the movie "Sound of Metal". Last night was full of glamour and talent as it was the academy awards function 2022. And undoubtedly it was full of surprises and glitz. The main Highlight was Riz Ahmed the British-Pakistani actor who won the esteemed award for the best live-action movie "The Long Goodbye". He accepted the award along with co-writer Aneil Karia. It is the first Oscar this young Muslim actor won in his career. In his acceptance speech, he shows gratitude and love toward his fans and jury. 39 years old actor said “In such divided times, we believe that the role of story is to r...

From Christianity to Islam: How I became Muslim

16Mar

By Sher3 Comments

Culture

From Christianity to Islam: How I became Muslim

By David Charbonier On September 4th, 2020, I adopted Islam as my way of life. Some people call me a convert because I was raised as a Christian and became Muslim after 43 years. Although I completed changed my life, in all honesty, naturally, my beliefs have always remained the same for as far as I can remember. I prefer the word revert because it means to “return to a former condition or belief. A revert is returning to that innate faith to which they were connected as young children, before being led away.” When I read that, I was able to completely relate to it. When I go back to my childhood I remember feeling at ease at with the concept of God. As I grew older, I started attending church services. Of course, we all start learning from the story of Adam and Eve and how the serp...