Ahmad Raza

Why nations fall

Why nations fall

The downfall of unjust nations is inevitable. Published 16 Nov, 2018 06:47am
Spirit of inquiry

Spirit of inquiry

Much of our cultural knowledge is transmitted by means of listening. Published 27 Jul, 2018 07:28am
Root of mercy

Root of mercy

He sustains the entire cosmos by mercy, and mercy alone. Published 01 Jun, 2018 07:03am
Unique awareness

Unique awareness

Each one of us cries out for succour and harmony. Published 20 Apr, 2018 07:17am
Birth of a mystic

Birth of a mystic

Rumi prescribed ‘Love’ as the panacea for moral infirmities. Published 22 Apr, 2016 02:18am

Practice of patience

THERE come moments in our lives when we feel completely hopeless and helpless. But the Quran shows us the technique... Published 31 Jan, 2014 07:43am

The discovery of the self

THE human self constitutes the fulcrum of human identity. The synthesis of biological, psychological and social... Published 08 Nov, 2013 07:14am

Is a new fiqh possible?

ISLAMIC fiqh is divided in two broad domains of legal studies. The part which deals with theoretical and conceptual... Updated 12 Jul, 2013 08:17am

The wisdom of Noah

THE Prophet Nuh (or Noah) is considered to be the ‘second Adam’ according to Quranic and Hadith sources. He was... Published 14 Jun, 2013 06:00am

The wisdom of Adam

ADAM is the archetypal man on earth. He is considered to be the first prophet and deputy (khalifatullah) of the... Published 10 May, 2013 09:47am

In search of wisdom

OUR age needs to rediscover the lost cultural resonance with the revealed words of God, which were spoken to the human species by a series of chosen prophets. Published 12 Apr, 2013 05:15am

The ethical framework

SURAH Luqman provides an outline of the Islamic ethical framework. Verses 12 to 19 clearly spell out the indicators of a well-organised ethical framework for everyone. Published 17 Jan, 2013 07:40pm

The symbol of Adam

THE Quranic discourse on the nature of Adam is multilayered and symbolic. It ranges from biological to metaphysical dimensions connected to the existence of Adam. Published 20 Dec, 2012 08:00pm

The value of prayer

PRAYER constitutes the kernel of human existential reality. The act of prayer links every human being with God. The core of the human self overcomes its immense loneliness in this universe by engaging in the act of prayer. Published 30 Nov, 2012 12:20am
Is riba-free banking possible?

Is riba-free banking possible?

Islamic banking has grown in Pakistan, and people invest religiously trusting the fatwa of the so-called Sharia boards of these banks. Published 27 Apr, 2012 12:20am

On commodifying humanity

THERE were times when seals and insignias were used by the Indus valley and Babylonian people to demonstrate the pomp and prosperity of their civilisations. This scenario has now changed, as object-making Published 08 Mar, 2012 10:00pm

Rise and fall of empires

HISTORY affords us a mosaic of human activity. The human civilisation as we know it today appears to have evolved from the simple harpoons of the hunting bands to the ever-growing complexity of our Published 15 Dec, 2011 08:40pm

Concerns over food inflation

THE recent price hike especially of food items has adversely affected the economy.. The salaried class is the worst... Published 02 Jun, 2008 12:00am