Author Archives: Subhan Ahsan

Why Riba (Usury) Is Haram In Islam

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Subhan Ahsan

“Those who devour usury will not stand except as stand one whom the Evil one by his touch hath driven to madness. That is because they say: “Trade is like usury,” but God hath permitted trade and forbidden usury. Those … Continue reading →

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The Mahim “Miracle”: Sweet Sea And Holy Insanity

Posted on August 19, 2006 by Subhan Ahsan

India is a place of many beliefs and at times it can produce very odd situations. I stay in Dubai and am localite of Mahim, Mumbai. Last night my friend, after watching Aaj-tak, told me “Your Mahim is in the … Continue reading →

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Mumbai Blasts, Terrorism, And The World We Live In

Posted on July 13, 2006 by Subhan Ahsan

Second time in our life time Bombay, also known as Mumbai, has been hit by coordinated serial bombing. Mumbai blast of 1993 was terrible and what we have here is even more scaring. Though the number of fatalities, as of … Continue reading →

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