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Herald exclusive: Strangers in the house
Rubina Saigol looks at the political economy of religious exclusion in Pakistan.
Rubina Saigol looks at the political economy of religious exclusion in Pakistan.
24th April, 2013
Singapore cartoonist arrested for sedition: lawyer
A Singaporean cartoonist has been arrested for alleged sedition over a satirical comic strip on his Facebook page.
A Singaporean cartoonist has been arrested for alleged sedition over a satirical comic strip on his Facebook page.
23rd March, 2013
An interpretation of the Lahore Resolution
It favoured greater autonomy to the provinces but it turned in favour of a strong, assertive centre in the post-independence period.
It favoured greater autonomy to the provinces but it turned in favour of a strong, assertive centre in the post-independence period.
28th February, 2013
Thailand signs breakthrough deal with Muslim insurgents
The two sides agreed to hold talks to ease nearly a decade of violence in the country's southern provinces that has killed more than 5,000 people.
The two sides agreed to hold talks to ease nearly a decade of violence in the country's southern provinces that has killed more than 5,000 people.
27th February, 2013
New ‘Muslim-friendly’ nail polish a surprise hit
The enthusiastic Muslim reaction began after an Islamic scholar published an article on his blog in November.
The enthusiastic Muslim reaction began after an Islamic scholar published an article on his blog in November.
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29th January, 2013
A society at war with itself
We believe that we were always on the right side, that we were persecuted. It was always hard for us to ask: are we really so innocent? Why does the world hate us?
We believe that we were always on the right side, that we were persecuted. It was always hard for us to ask: are we really so innocent? Why does the world hate us?
25th January, 2013
Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Let's take a look at how Muslims from all over the world celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Let's take a look at how Muslims from all over the world celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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8th January, 2013
Self love and its fruits
Whatever the motivation of Pakistan’s founding fathers was, our aristocracy and clerics were clear on their mission of keeping us sick with nostalgia and pride.
Whatever the motivation of Pakistan’s founding fathers was, our aristocracy and clerics were clear on their mission of keeping us sick with nostalgia and pride.
28th October, 2012
22,000 displaced by Myanmar unrest: UN
More than 22,000 people from mainly Muslim communities have been displaced by fresh unrest in western Myanmar that has killed dozens and seen whole neighbourhoods razed, the UN said.
More than 22,000 people from mainly Muslim communities have been displaced by fresh unrest in western Myanmar that has killed dozens and seen whole neighbourhoods razed, the UN said.
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27th October, 2012
Sacrifice or sacrilege?
Slaughtering an animal out of fear for one’s reputation is not only unacceptable in the eyes of God, but it is an outright abomination.
Slaughtering an animal out of fear for one’s reputation is not only unacceptable in the eyes of God, but it is an outright abomination.
24th October, 2012
Muslim pilgrims flood Mina as hajj begins
The annual hajj pilgrimage started in earnest Wednesday, with more than two million Muslims thronging roads on foot and by bus for a five-day journey of faith most have spent their entire lives waiting for.
The annual hajj pilgrimage started in earnest Wednesday, with more than two million Muslims thronging roads on foot and by bus for a five-day journey of faith most have spent their entire lives waiting for.
23rd October, 2012
Haj: the holy pilgrimage
Over two million Muslims from around the world flood the Saudi city of Mecca to perform the annual Haj pilgrimage which is one of the…
Over two million Muslims from around the world flood the Saudi city of Mecca to perform the annual Haj pilgrimage which is one of the…
21st October, 2012
Muslims gathering from across the globe
Muslim pilgrims have been descending in droves on Mecca for the hajj, the world's largest annual gathering.
Muslim pilgrims have been descending in droves on Mecca for the hajj, the world's largest annual gathering.
21st October, 2012
Russia troops kill 49 militants in North Caucasus sweep
Russian troops have killed 49 militants in a security sweep across several regions of the North Caucasus, the National Anti-Terror Committee said Sunday.
Russian troops have killed 49 militants in a security sweep across several regions of the North Caucasus, the National Anti-Terror Committee said Sunday.
16th October, 2012
Hajj pilgrimage to start Oct. 25: Saudi Arabia
The kingdom's High Court, comprised of religious scholars who serve as judges, announced Tuesday that Eid al-Adha celebrations coinciding with the pilgrimage will start on Oct. 26.
The kingdom's High Court, comprised of religious scholars who serve as judges, announced Tuesday that Eid al-Adha celebrations coinciding with the pilgrimage will start on Oct. 26.
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1st October, 2012
Who wants to be a bounty hunter?
The trend of putting a price tag on blasphemers who have displeased the society has very unfortunately gained acceptability in the Muslim world.
The trend of putting a price tag on blasphemers who have displeased the society has very unfortunately gained acceptability in the Muslim world.
31st August, 2012
Indonesia – The smiling face of Islam
Indonesia – the archipelago with more than 17000 islands, 33 provinces, over 238 million people (it is the world’s fourth most populous nation) and some…
Indonesia – the archipelago with more than 17000 islands, 33 provinces, over 238 million people (it is the world’s fourth most populous nation) and some…
28th August, 2012
”American Taliban” says ban on prison prayer absurd
John Walker Lindh testified in federal court that a ban on group prayer for Muslim prisoners was absurd.
John Walker Lindh testified in federal court that a ban on group prayer for Muslim prisoners was absurd.
19th August, 2012
Obama wishes Muslims happy Eid
The US President wished Muslims well for the feast of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy month of Ramazan.
The US President wished Muslims well for the feast of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy month of Ramazan.
19th August, 2012
Masked gunmen wound eight in Russian mosque: ministry
The gunmen brought an explosive device into the mosque before opening fire on around 70 worshippers present, with an automatic rifle and a pistol.
The gunmen brought an explosive device into the mosque before opening fire on around 70 worshippers present, with an automatic rifle and a pistol.
