Can Fatwas Be Issued Without Medical Expertise? Dr Fiaz Maqbool Fazili Modern medicine is evolving at an unprecedented pace. From diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive procedures to assisted reproductive technologies such as In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), new medical developments are continuously presenting questions that intersect with Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh). The challenge before the Muslim community…
A Path to Hope, Patience, and a Successful Life in the Light of the Qur’an and Hadith. Mohammad Younis Bhat (Zahid) Life does not always remain the same. Sometimes we experience success, and sometimes we face failure. At times, our hearts are at peace, while at other times, circumstances leave us exhausted and discouraged. Not…
Good journalism does not make every story a headline. It recognises when a story reveals something the public needs to know. Gowher Bhat Every morning, newspapers compete to tell us what matters. Political developments make headlines. Controversies dominate television debates. Breaking news captures public attention. Yet beyond these familiar headlines lie stories about everyday problems…
Dr Noour Ali ZehgeerThe busiest person in Jammu and Kashmir politics these days is not the Chief Minister. It is his mobile phone. What Omar Abdullah told reporters on Saturday, after meeting Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, read less like the statement of a Chief Minister and more like the plea of a harassed smartphone user:…
When political ambition exploits religious and regional identity, ordinary people inherit the divisions while political leaders often reap the benefits. Anil Kumar Sharma In today’s world of instant communication, geographical boundaries no longer prevent us from hearing the voices of people living across them. We can listen to discussions, read opinions and understand the experiences…
