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The surah ”Surat al-`Ankabut”begins with the question: |a hasiba n-nasu |an… It is not right to translate hasiba as ‘think’/‘imagine’ or ‘suppose’/‘conjecture’. The meaning here is ‘reckon’, ‘calculate’, to use reason to weigh up options in order to come to a judgment about the value of this or that option. The opening verses makes it
On 5 October 2025 (11 Rabi‘ al-Thani 1447 AH), the Muslim world — especially in places like Iraq, Pakistan, India and Kashmir — observes the Urs of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani (R.A), widely venerated as Hazrat Ghaus-e-Azam and Dastgeer Sahib. For many, this is not simply an anniversary of a saint’s death but a festival
In my village, we have nearly 2500 kanals of Karewa land & until 2010, 95% of it was under almond cultivation.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Yes, crop failures were frequent — especially when late March snowfall would often damage the bloom. Diseases/ pests were common, & the trees were seedlings with around 95%
Shah Faesal is a name that shines bright in Jammu and Kashmir. Born on May 17, 1983, in a small village called Sheikh Nar in Kupwara’s Lolab Valley, his life is a story of hard work, bravery, and never giving up. From becoming the first Kashmiri to top India’s toughest exam to facing challenges and
The Hurun India Rich List 2025, released on October 1, 2025, shows India has many super-rich people including young Aravind Srinivas ,There are 1,687 people with wealth over Rs 1,000 crore, and their total wealth is Rs 167 lakh crore—almost half of India’s total economy. The list includes 358 billionaires, a big jump from just
Dr. Sheikh Saleh Al-Talib, former Imam and preacher of Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, has been released from Saudi prison after over seven years of detention, advocacy groups confirmed. However, the prominent Sunni scholar is now under house arrest and required to wear an electronic ankle monitor, drawing criticism from human rights organizations. Al-Talib, born in
In 2016, Joe Biden, who was then the Vice President of the United States and later became President, shared a deeply personal story that touched many hearts. It was about a tough time in his life when his son, Beau Biden, was battling brain cancer. To help his son’s family, Biden thought about selling his
The Department of Civil Engineering, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) Rajouri, in collaboration with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), organised a field visit on Saturday for B.Tech Civil Engineering students to the prestigious BG Tunnel and Manjakote Bridge projects. The programme was held under the directions of Registrar Sh. Abhishek Sharma (IAS), who has
The Department of Economics, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized an expert talk on “Writing an Effective Research Proposal for Major Grants and International Funding.” The session was delivered by Vice Chancellor Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, who shared his extensive experience in securing prestigious research grants. Prof. Romshoo highlighted the need to align
India’s in-form opener Abhishek Sharma is on the cusp of creating history as Team India gears up for the high-stakes Asia Cup final against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.The youngster’s explosive run with the bat has put him within touching distance of eclipsing records held by T20I greats Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Pakistan’s Mohammed