We have all by now heard the various media luminaries of the western world utter phrases like the following about the treatment of women in Islam a) They are like cattle, hidden in floor length burkhas and forced to work all day long in their households. b) They have no rights at all, and are forced to suffer the humiliation of polygamy, domestic abuse etc etc etc Some of this is true, but today&r.. Read more
It will soon be Febuary 14th, Valentines day. All over our nation assorted shops will bathe themselves in red hearts, pattesieries will have heart shaped cakes and most of us will do their best to relive the legend of eternal love on the day of the roses.Everyone knows the history of Valentines day right? the romantic version goes like this. "There was once a St Valentine who used to ar.. Read more
Is it true that we have lost our self-esteem as a nation? This is what truly happened to us. This is what has become of Us! This is what the text in the image says:Added to this article is a scanned copy of something from the year 1835. ------------------------ LORD 'S ADDRESS TO THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT, 2 FEBRUARY, 1835 "I have travelled across the length and br.. Read more
یقیناً آسان تو نھیں مگر شرُوعات تو کرنی ھےھَی، مگر سوالِ ھے کے کیا ھم اور آپ تیار ھیں؟ ابھی تو ھم اور آپ ٹھیک طرح اپنے کمپیوٹر پر اردو لکھ بھی نھیں سکتے، تو کیِا ھمیں آگے بڑھنا چاھیے؟ ھمارا ادارہ، پاک مرکز ڈاٹ نیٹ اردو ب.. Read more
I sit here and I wonder. I sit here and stare out of the window, deserted streets and a silent sea in front of me. Today is the day of Eid! Whose Eid? Who am I celebrating Eid with? Should I have been fasting today? This group or the other? Wierd questions, huh?! We can’t even celebrate eid on *one* day! Together! Where did that zeal, that fervour go? Where are those smiles? Where are those .. Read more