BOOK REVIEW Barack Obama's memoir offers an introspective look into his early political career and presidency, showcasing his literary prowess and personal reflections.
The author Audry Truscke, a professor of history at the Rutgers State University, New Jersey, mentions how she had to endure unprecedented pushback for daring to write a rather balanced and objective account of ‘the life of India’s most important emperor, Aurangzeb Alamgir.’
The author depicts a tragic picture of the most devastating 1943 famine in Bengal, highlighting the deep entanglement of the catastrophe in the region's history.
Works on history and political movements are rich in their dry accounts of events and facts but some suffer from a warmth-deficit. This book is one of the exceptions.
This work explores historical events, shedding light on significant battles and their lasting impact on the region's socio-political fabric.
This biography highlights the life and spiritual leadership of Mawlana Hamid Bangali, emphasizing his influence on Bengal's religious landscape.
BOOK REVIEW Mahmudur Rahman provides a detailed account of the political evolution of Muslim Bengal, emphasizing the ongoing struggle to preserve its heritage and identity.
Reports of tsunami orphans being converted by aid groups violate the fundamental Islamic principle that charity must come with no strings attached, writes Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin.
This column was written for Impact International magazine in April 2005 Hundreds of orphans in the Tsunami, were reported to have been spirited away by some religious groups engaged in humanitarian work. It is sad that they were preying on vulnerable, unsuspecting victims. For such acts not only devalue the truly sincere humanitarian work but also bring the good name of their own religion such people claim to follow into disrepute. Charity should be for charity's sake. How refreshing and strikingly different is the Islamic approach to humanitarian service that requires Muslims scrupulously to refrain from such 'food for faith' activities. Muslims are enjoined by Islam to adhere to the principle of seeking no return in exchange for charitable work. |
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