New York City, often hailed as the world’s financial capital, witnessed a political earthquake on 5 November 2025. In the race for the 36th District State Assembly seat, 33-year-old Social Democrat Zohran Mamdani not only secured re-election but also defeated his rival by an astonishing 30-point margin, setting a new benchmark in the city’s political…
My dear students,It has been brought to my attention, through my dear student, Mr Ali Rasul, that many of you at Al-Salam feel disheartened because, despite your sincere effort and hard work, you still struggle to progress quickly in understanding the Arabic language. Some of you mentioned that it can take nearly an hour to…
This is the problem with Jamaat-e-Islami: they project fassad as pure jihad—when in reality, it was the worst kind of imperialist war, waged for global dominance and to assume the role of the world’s self-appointed policeman. The irony is stark: either Jamaat-e-Islami is deliberately concealing the truth while feigning innocence, or they are so intellectually…
Islam is unique in that it is the only religion that established a civilisation according to its own principles and temperament. Islam is unique also in recognising that religions other than itself exist, that their adherents claim they are true, and that these religions somehow have to coexist. From a position of political and cultural…
A new study has found that eating ultra-processed foods can cause people to gain more body fat and harm their reproductive health — even when they eat the same number of calories as people on a natural diet. The research, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, shows that the problem lies in how the food…
There was a time when saffron—the golden spice of Kashmir—wasn’t just grown in Pampore. From the early 80s to the mid-90s, it coloured the karewas of many villages like a purple dream. Back then, our childhood wasn’t about carefree laughter or idle play. It was about agricultural chores, hard work, and yes—saffron.Click Here To Follow…
Central Kashmir’s Budgam constituency is heading for a high-stakes political showdown as the NC, BJP, PDP, and independents prepare for a closely watched by-election. With shifting loyalties, family legacies, and party unity on the line, the November 11 poll is set to shape the region’s political future. Central Kashmir is gearing up for an intense…
October 17 is the birthday of famous Islamic reformer, philosopher, educator, scholar and the founder of the Aligarh Muslim University, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Date of Birth: 17 October 1817 – Place: Delhi, Mughal Empire – Ruling Monarch: Akbar II, the penultimate Mughal emperor (reigned 1806–1837) At the time of Sir Syed’s birth, the Mughal…
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was one of the most important Muslim leaders of the 19th century. He was a reformer, educator, writer, and social thinker who worked tirelessly to uplift the Muslim community of India. At a time when Muslims were facing political downfall and educational backwardness, Sir Syed became a light of hope. Through…
The story of Alif Mahmud, a 28-year-old from Bogura, Bangladesh, has touched millions of hearts around the world. In April 2024, he began an extraordinary solo journey on foot to fulfil his lifelong dream — performing Umrah, the lesser pilgrimage to Islam’s holiest cities, Makkah and Madinah.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Over the…