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DEOBAND INITIATIVE
2008-03-21 07:30:00 The ulama of the Dar al-ulum at Deoband were the symbols of political radicalism during the anti -colonial struggle in the subcontinent. Most of them were aligned with the Indian National Congress and rejected the two- nation theory. Today, however, the ‘loyalty’ of the same institution is in doubt. In the eyes of its detractors, the seminary at Deobandis supposed to train jehadis or terrorists. Last week, the turbaned men with flowing gowns gathered in Deoband to dispel such false impressions. They put up an impressive show. Their message was loud and clear; first, Islam is unequivocally opposed to the indiscriminate use of violence; second Muslim institutions had no links whatsoever with terrorist groups; finally, Muslims were fully behind the Indian state in its fight against terror. The ulama have done well to take an unequivocal stand, particularly because they have been targeted in the print and electronic media for nurturing the monster of terrorism...
By: India Blog
Darul Uloom, Deoband Termed 'Terror As Un-Islamic', With A Dig At The West
2008-02-27 18:43:00 The All-India anti-terrorism conclave held on February 25 by the famed Darul Uloom ( Deoband, India) seminary issued an edict denouncing all forms of terrorism as 'un-Islamic'. This edict received positive reactions from all section of Indian society, including political parties like the BJP. Many think that this kind of voice would eventually discourage the radical elements to take the path of jehad, in the name of religion. To many, there should be follow up actions, (e.g. fatwas against terrorist...(read more)
Anti-Terrorism Convention at Deoband: Will it succeed or meet the fate of L
2008-02-24 19:47:00 Darul Uloom Deoband is hosting a convention against terrorism on February 25. Apart from representatives of hundreds of leading seminaries and madarsas, the heads of Jamat-e-Islami, Jamat Ahl-e-Hadis and All India Muslim Personal Law Board chief are going to attend it.The agenda will be to send a strong message against terrorism. And also to counter the propaganda that links madarsas with terrorism. The Darul Uloom Rector Maulana Marghoobur Rahman has said that fundamentalist forces, sections of media and fundamentalist organisations are spreading falsehoods.Despite LK Advani's (in his capacity as Home Minster of India) assertion in Parliament that no Indian madarsa is involved in any such activity, the madarsas are regularly targeted and baseless charges are made, trying to defame the educational institutions. The aim is also to urge the government to stop the excesses on Muslims.I wonder if any lesson has been learnt from the failure of the recent Lucknow conference. Why the Isla...
Darul - Uloom in Deoband (India) Plans A Conclave to Raise Voice Against Ra
2008-02-21 22:33:00 The famous (and otherwise) Darul Uloom , India’s premier madarsa (Islamic School/religious seminary) located in Deoband in Uttar Pradesh, will be hosting a National Conclave next week (Feb 25). Islamic scholars and representatives of at least 6,000 madarsas from all over India will be meeting to discuss how to incorporate educational subjects like mathematics and general science into existing Islamic curriculum. Besides, the conclave aims to discuss growing Islamic radicalism in India and elsewhere...(read more)
Fatwa issued by Deoband banning Photography for muslims
2007-09-07 03:18:00 Darul-uloom Deoband issued a fatwa in Saharanpur district banning photography for Muslims has created a flutter in the community and beyond. The fatwa has called photographs unlawful and against Shariat. Interestingly, the Islamic seminary has made it compulsory for students to afix their photographs in admission forms. It has also not taken into account that photographs ...
Is a sense of humor allowed in Islam?
2007-05-02 00:38:00 Luckily for the forehead-slamming, pious-to-the-degree-of-being-co-nstipated-prudes, the answer is a resounding yes! This gem of a find gave us the answer. And as always with Islam, nothing is “allowed” without a bit but following it. For example, the above pdf document explains that you are allowed to, as a Muslim, have a sense of humor, BUT you ...
Women, know thy limits!
2007-04-30 00:40:00 First, watch this video: and then check this actual video out, made by an Arab Muslim: What this guy said and did is considered a preposterous and hilarious joke in the non-Muslim, progressive and civilized world! How they can remain so backwards as to actually try to propagate their misogynistic beliefs is beyond our understanding! Though we ...
Top Ten Signs You?re a Typical Muslim
2007-04-28 02:40:00 Shamelessly plagiarized and modified from www.EvilBible.com But we couldn’t resist! Why should only Christians be the butt of the joke!? In any case, I’m sure the following don’t apply to the typical Muslim reading our blog. We’re hoping most who come here are the smart ones! 10 - You vigorously deny the existence ...
Some Muslims are in denial
2007-04-27 20:12:00 Every now and then we Towelians come across some “chumpoos” (silly people), who are in total and absolute denial of reality. For example, I told this guy that I am an apostate of Islam and he denied the possibility that anyone could leave Islam! :D What’s more amazing is the way in which he denied it: “Abd ...
Pakistanis create Towelian style satire on Islam!
2007-04-27 01:49:00 A Pakistanis theatre group staged a satirical play about the burqa, the all-covering head-to-toe garment worn by conservative Muslim women!!! But alas, extremist Muslims pressured the government to shut it down. But that says something about Pakistani society and about progressive changes in the country!! w00t!
?How to convert? - a step by step conversion guide
2007-04-25 23:16:00 For the convenience of our audience(who are probably lazy bastards like me), the guide is in picture format. So you won’t have to do any reading. Unfortunately you might have to do some wrist moving and click this to begin with. But since you’re already here, it’s safe to assume that you’ve probably successfully mastered ...
Muslims polled on terrorism and US foreign policy
2007-04-25 20:41:00 The following are poll results carried out primarily by WorldPublicOpinion.org, a respected public opinion polling company. The numbers tell the truth, which go a long way to ratify our claims that online community is horribly biased against Islam and Muslims. For example, the source of these poll results was the one used by “people biased ... |
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