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Enforcing The Shariah: Some Critical Considerations

Most present-day ‘revolutionary’ Islamic movements believe that the cause for the decline of the Muslims, and, indeed, for all the manifold problems is the fact that Muslim societies and countries are presently not ruled by the shariah. Hence, they regard the imposition of the shariah as state law is the master-key, as it were, to solve all their problems. It is imperative that Islamic movements place the matter of the formal enforcement of the shariah at the end of their list of priorities, and, instead, focus on solving the various social ills that are so widespread and deeply-rooted in Muslim communities and countries. Continue reading

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Book Review: Chasing A Mirage

In his book, Tarek Fatah takes a one-sided approach while analyzing political Islam and its relevance. Continue reading

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The women in black

If you understand Urdu then please watch the video below [youtube]yOcDmlgRoxI[/youtube] Female students of Jamia Hafsa seminary, backed by male students of other Madrassas, prevailed on the Islamabad police after a day long showdown here on Wednesday. The trouble started … Continue reading

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