Author Archives: Amin Valliani
3rd May, 2013
The culture of consumerism
OUR lives today are totally different from the lives of our elders a few decades ago. Their lives were mostly connected to and dependent on nature.
OUR lives today are totally different from the lives of our elders a few decades ago. Their lives were mostly connected to and dependent on nature.
5th April, 2013
Quarrelsome behaviour
WE see no time in human history devoid of wars and killing. Human history is full of such events. Every nation takes pride in its heroes who fought wars against its enemies.
WE see no time in human history devoid of wars and killing. Human history is full of such events. Every nation takes pride in its heroes who fought wars against its enemies.
15th March, 2013
Caring for the earth
THE earth and its environment are the most valuable assets for all creation. Be it the tiniest insect or a gargantuan creature, all are dependent on the earth’s resources.
THE earth and its environment are the most valuable assets for all creation. Be it the tiniest insect or a gargantuan creature, all are dependent on the earth’s resources.
15th February, 2013
Importance of discipline
AT many places in the Holy Quran there is reference to the universe and its different phenomena. It invites us to reflect on the working of all celestial bodies and learn lessons in order to be successful in life.
AT many places in the Holy Quran there is reference to the universe and its different phenomena. It invites us to reflect on the working of all celestial bodies and learn lessons in order to be successful in life.
11th January, 2013
Role of the family
ISLAM recognises the importance of the family. It is a natural and fundamental unit of society. If all families of a given society are conscious of their roles and responsibilities in creating and developing healthy,
ISLAM recognises the importance of the family. It is a natural and fundamental unit of society. If all families of a given society are conscious of their roles and responsibilities in creating and developing healthy,
14th December, 2012
Islam on good governance
NO nation can dream of development without good governance. It is an essential prerequisite for all state and non-state organisations to abide by the principles of good governance in order to move forward
NO nation can dream of development without good governance. It is an essential prerequisite for all state and non-state organisations to abide by the principles of good governance in order to move forward
9th November, 2012
The power of words
EVERY organ of the human body is valuable but the tongue, through which we speak, is the most important in the whole scheme of our relationship with the society around us.
EVERY organ of the human body is valuable but the tongue, through which we speak, is the most important in the whole scheme of our relationship with the society around us.
14th September, 2012
Learning from life
HUMAN life is a great and noble gift from the Almighty with a purpose to be realised.
HUMAN life is a great and noble gift from the Almighty with a purpose to be realised.
22nd June, 2012
Economic disparity
IN all societies and in all epochs, human beings have been confronted by disparity. This can be observed in every aspect of life. One can see disparity in economic and social spheres and also in educational or
IN all societies and in all epochs, human beings have been confronted by disparity. This can be observed in every aspect of life. One can see disparity in economic and social spheres and also in educational or
25th May, 2012
A test for parents
IN building society, parents have a special duty. They are to nurture their children in such a way so that they become responsible and committed to serving humanity.
IN building society, parents have a special duty. They are to nurture their children in such a way so that they become responsible and committed to serving humanity.
13th April, 2012
On the fate of nations
ONE of the important themes in the Quran is the fate of earlier nations. In many verses Allah enjoins us to travel around the world to see the ultimate fate of those who went before.
ONE of the important themes in the Quran is the fate of earlier nations. In many verses Allah enjoins us to travel around the world to see the ultimate fate of those who went before.
23rd March, 2012
Minding social ethics
EVERY human being is connected with Allah spiritually. However, in this material world, we also get ourselves connected with other entities, such as parents, family, kin, community, society, country etc
EVERY human being is connected with Allah spiritually. However, in this material world, we also get ourselves connected with other entities, such as parents, family, kin, community, society, country etc
30th December, 2011
Social ethics in Islam
EVERY human being is connected with Allah spiritually. However, in this material world, we also get ourselves connected with other entities, such as parents, family, community, society, country, etc.
EVERY human being is connected with Allah spiritually. However, in this material world, we also get ourselves connected with other entities, such as parents, family, community, society, country, etc.
18th November, 2011
Tackling moral decline
WORLD history has never seen a period where a proper sense of morality prevailed. Only Islamic history projects a period of about
WORLD history has never seen a period where a proper sense of morality prevailed. Only Islamic history projects a period of about
