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Pune couple seeks entry for Muslim women in mosques, SC issues notices

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a Writ Petition seeking permission for Muslim women to enter all mosques and offer prayers. The petition moved by Pune-based Yasmeen Zuber Ahmad Peerzade and her husband Zuber Ahmad Nazir Ahmad Peerzade contended that “the act of prohibition of females from entering Mosque is void and unconstitutional as such practices are not only repugnant to the basic dignity of a woman as an individual but also violative of the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 15, 21 and 25 of…

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Syed Sadatullah Husaini elected President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind

April 6, 2019 Shahab News NetworkAmeer, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, JIH, Syed Sadatullah Husaini0 comment

New Delhi: Syed Sadatullah Hussaini has been elected new Ameer (National President) of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH). Jamaat’s 157 members Markazi Majlis-e Numanidgan (Council of Representatives) after two days of deliberations zeroed in on his presidency. Syed Sadatullah Hussaini elected new Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind#WelcomeAmeerJIHhttps://t.co/KhJSTv3IpG pic.twitter.com/4pxXEsHnFM — Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (@JIHMarkaz) April 6, 2019 Husaini has been elected for a 4 year term from April 2019 till March 2023 and preceded Maulana Jalauddin Umri who headed the organisation successfully for several years. Born in Nanded Maharashtra, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in…

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30 Muslims among 759 successful candidates In Civil Services Examination

April 6, 2019 Shahab News NetworkCivil Services 2018 examinations, muslims, Union Public Service Commission, UPSC Civil Services 20180 comment

New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday declared the results of the Civil Services 2018 examinations. Among 759 successful candidates, 30 Muslims have been recommended for appointment in Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and Central Services. Kanishk Kataria has secured the top position in UPSC civil services examination 2018. Akshat Jain and Junaid Ahmad stand second and third respectively in the examination. Junaid who hails from Nageena town of Uttar Pradesh is the only Muslim to secure place in top…

‘Al Quran Park’ featuring Miracles in Quran opens in Dubai

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‘Al Quran Park’ featuring Miracles of Quran opens in Dubai

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 Shahab News Networkal khawaneej, Al Quran Park, Dubai, Holy Quran, Quranic Park0 comment

Dubai: In one of its kind, Dubai opens ‘Al Quran Park’ on Friday with an aim to provide the visitors a chance to enjoy many of the park facilities and Miracles mentioned in the Holy Quran and Sunnah. The park situated in Al Khawaneej area spreads over more than 60 hectares of green space. It aims to establish an intellectual and cultural communication bridge between Islam and other religions by creating a medium to showcase Islam to people of all backgrounds and beliefs in the spirit of inter-faith harmony. A…

Society

Kota’s Murtaza Hamid offers to donate Rs 110 crore for Pulwama martyrs

March 4, 2019March 4, 2019 Shahab News Networkmartyr, Murtaza Hamid, Pulwama Attack0 comment

Kota: A Mumbai based researcher and scientist Murtaza Hamid, who hails from Kota has offered to donate Rs 110 crore to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the welfare of Pulwama martyrs. Murtaza – a blind since birth graduated in commerce, has sought an appointment to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi via email sent to PMO last week. Speaking to TOI, Murtaza said, “The inspiration to help and support those who lay down their lives for our motherland should be in the blood of every citizen of the country.” He…

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After criticism, Maulana Badruddin Ajmal backtracks controversial Salafi sect statement

December 28, 2018 Shahab News NetworkAIUDF, Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadees Hind, Maulana Badruddin Ajmal Qasmi, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2018 (Triple Talaq), Salafi0 comment

New Delhi: AIUDF leader and Member of Parliament Maulana Badruddin Ajmal Qasmi in a statement issued yesterday backtracked from his controversial comments made against Salafi sect during his speech in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. AIUDF leader in a signed statement issued on his official letter head said whatever he spoke about “his Salafi brothers” in the Parliament was “unintentional” and “far from truth”. “My utterances about Salafis vis-à-vis terrorism were without any basis and far from truth, it was never my intention that Salafi brothers are involved or support…

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Salafi sect is responsible for promoting terrorism in India: Maulana Badruddin Ajmal

December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 Shahab News NetworkAIUDF, Badruddin Ajmal, India, Muslim, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2018, Salafi, Terrorism0 comment

New Delhi: AIUDF leader and Assam Jamiat Ulama chief Maulana Badruddin Ajmal while participating in the debate on the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2018 (Triple Talaq) held Salafi sect responsible for promoting terrorism in India. AIUDF leader while replying to BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi said, “The books referred by you are not the right books. I will sit with you and refer the correct books. You have mentioned Salafi sect, this ideology has been held responsible for promoting terrorism. We don’t follow this sect. I would like…

Jamat-E-Islami Hind to celebrate first anniversary of children's magazine ‘Taare Zameen par’

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Jamaat-E-Islami Hind to celebrate first anniversary of children’s magazine ‘Taare Zameen Par’

December 23, 2018December 23, 2018 Meenaz BhanuGoa, Honhaar Sitaare, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Taare Zameen Par0 comment

Goa: Educational wing of Jamaat-E-Islami Hind has decided to organize one day event ‘Honhaar Sitaare’ (Promising Stars) on Tuesday, 25th December 2018 to celebrate first anniversary of children’s magazine ‘Taare Zameen par’. The event, which will commence at 10.00 AM in the morning aims to encourage and groom young sitaare by nourishing their talents such as article writing, drawing, poem writing, story writing etc. It will be held at The International Center, Dona-Paula, Goa and will conclude at 8.30 PM in the evening. The event has various workshops and competitions…

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Petition seeking ban on ‘Ram Janambhoomi’ movie filed

November 29, 2018 Shahab News NetworkBabri Masjid, Islam, muslims, Ram Janambhoomi Film, Waseem Rizvi0 comment

Pune: A petition seeking ban on the movie ‘Ram Janambhoomi’ which is written and produced by Shia Waqf Board chief Waseem Rizvi, has been filed in Bombay High court for promoting deliberate obscurity and social unrest. Social activist Azhar Tamboli, who filed the petition, said that the film, if released, could create rift among two communities and break the social fabric. The film’s trailer, released in mid of November, came at a time when the RSS and the BJP used every muscle to mobilise people for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s (VHP)…