Author Archives: Saif Ahmad

About Saif Ahmad

Saif works for a leading luxury retail house in Dubai. Enjoys the company of complicated timepieces. With special interest in Timurid history, Iqbal, Political Islam, Archeology and believes in hitting gym daily.

The Battle Of Badr And Fate Of 1.2 Billion Muslims

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Saif Ahmad

The Battle of Badr was the first Muslim resistance against the Arab pagans. It was March 624, Muslim army consisting of “Ansars, host from Medinaâ€? and the Meccan exiles, against the powerful and arrogant Quraish, the lord of Mecca. This … Continue reading →

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Its cool to be a Muslim

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Saif Ahmad

A new generation is emerging. Young, happening, educated individuals and yet very much Muslims. While sitting recently with a group of young savvy’s discussing travel, the dialogue went all the road encircling our communication, and then someone mentioned Islam, I … Continue reading →

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Mohammed Iqbal, His “Shikwa Aur Jawab e Shikwa”, Complaint And Answer

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Saif Ahmad

Shikwa (complaint) and Jawab-e-Shikwa (answer to the complaint) are two of the most famous poems written by Sir Muhammad Iqbal. In Shikwa Iqbal complaints to the creator for his perceived indifference to the state of Muslims and in Jawab-e-Shikwa he gets an answer from the creator. Continue reading →

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Syed Ameer Ali, shadow of future

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Saif Ahmad

SYED AMEER ALI Ameer Ali was a thinker, reformer, writer with fresh vision and persistent champion of Muslim cause. Ali was born on April 6, 1849. His father Saadat Ali Khan was a descendant of noble lineage; his ancestors could … Continue reading →

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