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Haj: Beyond the rituals

Hyderabad, June 9 -- There is more to Haj than meets the eye. It's not just going through the paces - thetawaf(circumambulation),sa'ee(running between Safe-Marwa hillocks), and drinking from the fount... Read More


Haj 2025: A spiritual journey amidst modern challenges

Hyderabad, June 2 -- Every year millions of Muslims from all corners of the globe converge upon the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. One of the five pillars of Islam, Haj is an obl... Read More


When Hyderabad founder Quli Qutub Shah rode an auto rickshaw

Hyderabad, May 19 -- Imagine Quli Qutub Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, stepping into the bustling city he once envisioned. With his poetic soul and a keen eye for aesthetics, he might feel utterly lo... Read More


TS Haj panel chief Pasha blames 'irresponsible' media coverage for drop in pilgrim applications this year

Hyderabad, May 12 -- Who is to blame for the drop in the number of applications received for Haj 2025 and the subsequent cancellations by the selected pilgrims? It is none but the media, specifically ... Read More


Opinion: Terrorism is betrayal, not a reflection of faith

Hyderabad, April 24 -- 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 la... Read More


Urdu: A language beyond religion; a legacy of unity and literary brilliance

Hyderabad, April 23 -- The recent observation by the Supreme Court of India, calling Urdu the finest specimen of the Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, is both timely and necessary. In a country often divided by r... Read More


Masjid-e-Baqi: Where souls rise and burdens fall

Hyderabad, April 8 -- In an era where places of worship are often viewed solely as spiritual sanctuaries, Masjid-e-Baqi in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, stands out as a revolutionary model of holistic com... Read More


Opinion: When good intentions go wrong; the case of political Iftar parties

Hyderabad, March 24 -- Good intentions gone awry. A well meaning effort to promote inclusivity has slipped into act of tokenism. That's the case with 'Iftar parties,' especially those hosted by politi... Read More


Deepening faith: Significance of Ramzan and Itekaf

Hyderabad, March 20 -- Turn to Allah before you return to Him. This simple yet profound message captures the true spirit of Ramzan. As the holy month of fasting enters its final phase, the devout prep... Read More


Breaking chains: Helpundertrial prisoners with Zakat

Hyderabad, March 18 -- As the sacred month of Ramzan reaches its halfway mark, the focus of devout Muslims shifts towards charity and donations. Zakat, an obligatory almsgiving, plays a crucial role i... Read More