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Chapter on Fatima Sheikh added in Andhra Pradesh school textbook

Fatima Sheikh was India’s first woman Muslim teacher By Syed Ali Mujtaba Fatima Sheikh, India’s first woman Muslim teacher is now being recognized by the Andhra Pradesh Government which has introduced a lesson on her contributions in the school textbooks of class eight. Earlier Maharashtra government had also introduced a brief lesson on Fatima Sheikh’s … Continue reading Chapter on Fatima Sheikh added in Andhra Pradesh school textbook →

Jamaat-e-Islami condemns MHA’s consent to release Bilkis Bano rapists

AMN / New Delhi Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) has condemned the Ministry of Home Affair’s consent to release Bilkis Bano rapists. In a statement to the media, condemning the MHA’s consent to release Bilkis Bano rapists, JIH Vice President Prof Salim Engineer said:” By agreeing with the Gujarat government under its amended remission policy for the … Continue reading Jamaat-e-Islami condemns MHA’s consent to release Bilkis Bano rapists →

AMU: ‘Muslims consider soil of India as their Garden of Eden’ says Barbara D Metcalf

By Syed Ali Mujtaba ‘Indian Muslims consider the very soil of India to be sacred and for them, India’s natural marvels were like the Garden of Eden,” said Barbara D Metcalf, the recipient of the 2022 Sir Syed Excellence International Award. The annual award is given by the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on its founder … Continue reading AMU: ‘Muslims consider soil of India as their Garden of Eden’ says Barbara D Metcalf →

Congress votes to choose new President

Staff Reporter NEW DELHI: A total of 9,497 of 9,915 Congress delegates voted on Monday to choose between Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor as the next party president, Madhusudan Mistry, the party’s poll in charge,said. The election without any Gandhi family nominee marked a fresh chapter in the Congress, and ended without any adverse incidents … Continue reading Congress votes to choose new President →

PUCL and Oxfam reports allege Muslim discrimination in India

By Syed Ali Mujtaba Two damming reports on the plight of Muslims in India have surfaced in recent days. One by the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) and the other by Oxfam India. While the PUCL report alleges that the Hijab ban in Karnataka has led to thousands of Muslim girls discontinuing their education, … Continue reading PUCL and Oxfam reports allege Muslim discrimination in India →

Gyanvapi Masjid row: Varanasi court rejects plea seeking carbon-dating on ‘Shivling’

AMN / WEB DESK In a significant order, the Varanasi Court has rejected a plea moved by the Hindu worshippers seeking a scientific investigation into ‘Shiva Linga’, reportedly found inside the Gyanvapi Mosque premises. The Court rejected the plea in view of the Supreme Court’s order to protect the spot where a “shiv ling” was … Continue reading Gyanvapi Masjid row: Varanasi court rejects plea seeking carbon-dating on ‘Shivling’ →

1 Lakh students to appear for AMP’s 3rd National Talent Search Exam 2022

AMP Launches 3rd edition of National Talent Search (AMP NTS) 2022 at the hands of more than 100+ influential personalities of the community. AMN / MUMBAI Association of Muslims Professionals (AMP) will be hosting their 3rd Annual National Talent Search (NTS) Competition for School & College students next month. The National Talent Search Exam is … Continue reading 1 Lakh students to appear for AMP’s 3rd National Talent Search Exam 2022 →

Row over Hijab: Supreme Court delivers split verdict, matter to be placed before CJI

AMN / NEW DELHI The Supreme Court today delivered a split verdict in the Karnataka hijab ban case with one of the judges upholding the March 15 high court order validating the ban and the other setting aside the HC ruling and calling wearing of the apparel a “matter of…choice”. With the two judge-bench divided … Continue reading Row over Hijab: Supreme Court delivers split verdict, matter to be placed before CJI →

President, VP, PM greet people on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi

Eid-Milad-un-Nabi or Eid-e-Milad marks the birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Andalib Akhter / NEW DELHI President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted their countrymen on the occasion of the holy Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi. Eid-Milad-un-Nabi or Eid-e-Milad marks the birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. It is considered an important … Continue reading President, VP, PM greet people on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi →

Eid Milad-un-Nabi being celebrated across India

President, VP, PM greet people on the occasion AMN / WEB DESK Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad is being celebrated with religious fervour in various parts of the country today. “Milaad Mehfils” and “Seerat Conferences” are being held highlighting the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Milad processions are also being organised … Continue reading Eid Milad-un-Nabi being celebrated across India →