THE DILEMMA OF THE SECULAR In our times, one of the most prevailing myths is the idea that secularism is neutral. This narrative is propagated by liberals and leftists in Pakistan who aspire to bring about a secular revolution in the country. This essay aims to draw a brief sketch of secularism: its essence, metaphysics, …
In order to understand the current condition of the Ummah today, it is imperative we recognize that the situation today is the result of a carefully crafted set of phases that were initially set in motion at the height of the colonial age. Going back in time to when most Muslim lands were colonized, it …
Looking at the corruption and lawlessness in Pakistan and the dominance of the Western civilization and its oppressive hold over the Muslim world, the impassioned youth today develop either of the two attitudes: Both these outcomes do not bode well for the Muslim ummah. It is to Syed Abul A’la al-Maududi’s credit that he not …
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کاروبارِ شہریاری کی حقیقت اور ہے The true nature of imperialism lies elsewhere یہ وجودِ مِیر و سُلطاں پر نہیں ہے منحصَر It depends not on the existence of a sultan One can’t help but think of Pakistan while reading this. The country came into being with bold claims of an Islamic revival. A factory …
Sin is understood to be anything that does not feel right in your heart according to a hadith1. And heart or the inner nature (Fitrah) of an individual is considered to be a moral compass that guides him in his daily life as the inner self (Fitrah) is considered to be naturally inclined towards submitting …
