The Supreme Court, while refusing to grant bail to Mahendra Kumar Gulati – the convict in a bride-burning case, observed that those burning women to death for dowry should be hanged. In view of the fact that hundreds of innocent women are harassed and eventually burnt to death for dowry by husbands and in-laws, the Apex Court order of death punishment for such criminals will act as a deterrent to others.

Islam prohibits dowry. In a Nikah document it is written that the hus...

It is heartening to know that a reputed Tamil poet, Mr. Kavikko Abdur Rahman has been elected unanimously Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board which I think will be welcomed by all. It is perhaps for the first time that a literary figure who has good Islamic knowledge and urge for community services has become the head of the board.

Mr. Rahman’s remarks that he would endeavour to work for the betterment of the Muslim community by establishing a university which will prov...

The Congress-led UPA Government seems sincere to introduce the much discussed Women’s Reservation Bill within 100 days so it’s right time for Muslim bodies, the secular regional parties as well as for Congress at the Centre to legislate a separate quota for Muslim community within 33% women in Parliament. Although, the Muslim community appreciates the stand of secular parties like SP, RJD and LJP as well as the JD(U) for their demand to make a special quota for OBC and Musl...

President Obama’s Cairo speech was remarkably honest and straightforward. It was a mighty fine piece of oratory with depth and insight from an outstanding mind. The speech was so thoughtful and impressive that I wish it to resonate across the globe.

What appealed me most in Obama’ speech was his views on women’s rights. He rightly observed that “countries where women are well-educated are far more likely to be prosperous”. He elaborated by saying &...