Islam
- Entertainment
Tamil actor reveals why he embraced Islam: ‘Was insulted in temples’
Hyderabad: Over the years, several film celebrities have spoken openly about embracing Islam and the personal journeys that led them to take the life-changing decision. From finding inner peace to developing a…
- Television News
I converted to Islam by choice, not force: TV star Chahatt Khanna
Mumbai: Over the years, the Indian entertainment industry has witnessed several celebrities making deeply personal choices about faith, often sparking public curiosity and debate. From conversions for love to spiritual exploration, these…
- World
Device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City; investigation on
New York: A counter protester demonstrating against a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event on Saturday, March 7, lit and threw a device containing nuts, bolts and screws at…
- Featured News
Fasting or feasting? Reclaiming the true meaning of Ramzan
Ramzan is about fasting, not feasting. But in Hyderabad, at least, the latter appears to be true. The deeper purpose of reflection and spiritual renewal often gets overshadowed by a culture of…
- Middle East
Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza performs Umrah after embracing Islam
Makkah: Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza, captain of Al Nassr’s women’s team, has performed the Umrah pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, after announcing that she converted to Islam, drawing…
- Hollywood
Watch: UK rapper Central Cee converts to Islam during livestream
London: Popular British rapper Central Cee has revealed that he has converted to Islam, sharing the news during a recent livestream that quickly began circulating online on Friday. The artist, born Oakley…
- India
Associating green colour with Islam is misconception: Arif Mohammed
Panaji: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday said that associating the green colour with Islam is a misconception rooted in a lack of historical knowledge. Addressing “Vikasit Bharat ka Roadmap: Sushasan…
- Entertainment
Rakhi Sawant on Islam and healing: ‘I wake up at 3 am for Tahajjud’
Mumbai: Rakhi Sawant, the undisputed queen of controversies, headlines and Bigg Boss drama, always proves that there can never be another entertainer like her. The star, who embraced Islam and adopted the…
- Bollywood
‘Have studied Islam and Hinduism. I am a fan of…’: AR Rahman
Mumbai: Renowned music composer and singer AR Rahman, globally known as the Mozart of Madras, has once again sparked meaningful conversations about faith and humanity. Born as Dileep Kumar in Chennai in…
- Bollywood
Did Dharmendra really convert to Islam in 1979? What we know
Mumbai: Bollywood icon Dharmendra is currently hospitalised in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after suffering from breathlessness. The veteran actor was admitted a week ago, and his health condition had left fans worried.…
- Kashmir
J-K organisations ask government to remove ‘Vande Matram’ order
Srinagar: Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), an amalgam of several religious organisations in Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday asked the government to immediately withdraw “coercive order” on recitation of Vande Matram in the schools…
- 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…
