Islam
- Bollywood
‘My name has nothing to do with Islam,’ says Javed Akhtar
Hyderabad: Javed Akhtar, the celebrated poet, lyricist, and screenwriter, has given Bollywood some of its most unforgettable songs and dialogues. His words in movies like Silsila, Dil Chahta Hai, and Kal Ho…
- Featured News
Universal language of the Quran: metaphors that speak across cultures
Hyderabad: For more than 14 centuries, the Quran has remained as an inexhaustible source of reflection, study, and inspiration. The divine revelation, which Muslims believe to be the final word of Allah,…
- World
US politician burns copy of Quran; says she has ‘no regrets’
Republican candidate Valentina Gomez, who is contesting for the 31st Congressional district seat in Texas, has sparked widespread shock after she posted a video on social media where she is seen torching…
- Opinions
Opinion: The Islamic mandate for education and the tragic neglect by Muslims
Hyderabad: The importance of education can never be overstated. But in no other religion is it stressed as profoundly as in Islam. The very first revelation of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad…
- Middle East
Over 3,600 people convert to Islam in Dubai in 1st half of 2025
Dubai: More than 3,600 people from diverse cultural background converted to Islam in Dubai during the first half of 2025, according to the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Islamic Culture, part of…
- Bollywood
Zareen Khan comments on Sana Khan’s decision to quit acting for Islam
Mumbai: Sana Khan, who once made headlines for her glamorous appearances in films and reality shows, now often trends for an entirely different reason, her peaceful life rooted in faith, motherhood, and…
- Bollywood
‘Ramzan mein Ram, Diwali mein Ali hai’: Amaal Mallik clears air on his statement on Islam
Mumbai: Renowned Bollywood music composer and singer Amaal Mallik has issued a clarification after receiving backlash over comments he made about religion during a recent podcast interview. Amaal, known for hits like…
- India
Man held for sexually exploiting woman, forcing her to convert: UP police
Shahjahanpur: Police have arrested a Muslim man after a Hindu woman alleged that he sexually exploited her for two years, made objectionable videos and pressured her to convert to Islam, a police…
- India
MP HC rejects plea seeking norms on ‘love jihad’ news reports defaming Islam
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently dismissed a plea seeking guidelines against news reports allegedly targeting Muslims and defaming Islam, stating that the petition should have been filed as a Public Interest…
- Entertainment
Watch: Puneet Superstar says ‘meine Islam qubool karliya hai’
Mumbai: Popular social media personality Puneet Superstar, known for his quirky content and brief stint on Bigg Boss OTT 2, is once again making headlines. A video from March, which went largely…
- Featured News
Haj: Beyond the rituals
Hyderabad: There is more to Haj than meets the eye. It’s not just going through the paces – the tawaf (circumambulation), sa’ee (running between Safe-Marwa hillocks), and drinking from the fountain of Zam Zam. It’s not even…
- Middle East
Uruguayan convert, blind Yemeni Imam fulfil Haj dream
Makkah: Two deeply moving stories of faith and perseverance have emerged as Haj 2025 began in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, highlighting the spiritual diversity of this year’s pilgrims, a Muslim convert from Uruguay,…
- India
Calcutta High Court grants interim bail to influencer Sharmista Panoli
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday, June 5, granted interim bail to social media influencer Sharmista Panoli, who was earlier arrested for her derogatory remarks on Islam and Prophet Muhammad. The High…
- India
FIR against Pune student after derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad
The Maharashtra police, on Tuesday, May 20, lodged an FIR against Pune student, Sharmishta, who allegedly posted objectionable and Islamophobic remarks on Prophet Muhammad. She has been booked under sections 196 (promoting…
- Opinions
Opinion: Terrorism is betrayal, not a reflection of faith
Hyderabad: The perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack, like others around the globe, do not represent Islam. They embody ignorance, brutality, and a hunger for control cloaked in religious language. Their actions are…
