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A Pakistani-American scholar’s new book on the life and achievements of Caliph Ali
“I am the City of Knowledge and Ali is its Gate.” This saying is attributed to the Prophet of Islam (peace and blessings upon him). It not only immortalizes Ali but also captures his defining characteristic. Ali...July 24, 2021 776 0 -
The speech that defeated the cruelest tyrant
Once I was at my office at the HEC in Islamabad and a government employee of a junior rank next to my office came to say salaam to me, probably curious about one of the few...September 5, 2020 3360 1 -
Iqbal interpreted and conveyed the message of Karbala in uniquely profound ways – Scholars
Gopi Chand Narang, a leading scholar of Urdu language and literature, has said Allama Iqbal stands unique in his profound expression of the message of Karbala, where Hazrat Imam Hussain and his family offered a sublime...August 28, 2020 2193 0 -
Where does hope lie in trying times?
In a time of misunderstanding among different communities, a rising pandemic, and adjustments in a new digital era, where can individuals find a beacon of light? On July 16th, Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, former Pakistani High Commissioner...August 5, 2020 1314 0 -
Is there an alternative to the ritual of sacrificing cattle on Eid-al-Azha?
On Friday, July 31, 2020, over a billion and a half Muslims around the world, will be slaughtering millions of goats, camels, and cattle to carry out Abraham’s tradition of sacrificing the symbolic lamb. Is there...July 31, 2020 1336 0 -
What reflecting on Christmas celebrations as an immigrant parent taught me
Christmas is here and everyone has a lively way to celebrate this holiday, which comes with hustle and bustle on the malls, gifts and lit up houses, prayers, parties and Santa Claus. Amidst all this excitement,...December 25, 2019 1123 0 -
Pakistan, Malaysia, Turkey to jointly launch English TV channel to confront Islamophobia – Imran Khan
Pakistan, Malaysia and Turkey will jointly launch an English language TV channel to confront Islamophobia and set the record straight on misperceptions about the religion, Prime Minister Imran Khan revealed Wednesday. The channel will have a...September 25, 2019 876 0 -
When institutions of higher learning thrive with cosmopolitan embrace
Kings College Chapel West, Cambridge Photo: Andrew Dunn/Wikimedia Commons I have been fortunate to live in and visit many incredible communities around the globe. But time and time again, my heart leads me back to one of...June 9, 2018 1302 0 -
Journey into Europe offers an antidote to negative portrayals of Muslims
Author Prof. Jocelyne Cesari engages in dialogue with Ambassador Akbar Ahmed at Georgetown University on March 26, 2018. In the eyes of most Europeans, Muslims have come to represent fanaticism, fundamentalism, and female suppression, subjugation and...April 17, 2018 2277 0
