A.M.A.Azeez was born in Jaffna in 1911 and died in Colombo in 1973. His comparatively short life of 62 years forms a captivating swathe in modern Sri Lankan history.Viewed as a whole, perhaps its greatest lesson is as a metaphor for Nation Building. Juxtaposing Azeez’s lifework besides the needlepoint in time that we are poised today, we thought it appropriate …
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PALESTINIANS LOSING FAITH IN OBAMA’S PEACE DRIVE
November 29 marks the international day of solidarity with the Palestinians. As this day nears, hope of an independent Palestinian state emerging during United States President Barack Obama’s first term in office is fast diminishing. Even Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has lost faith in the US-mediated peace process. To mark the international day of solidarity with the Palestinians, Abbas …
Read More »An Interview with Dr. F. Nikayin A Poetic Translation of the Holy Qur’an, By M. H. Broomand
The following is an English translation of the author’s interview in Persian which appeared in the credible quarterly “Tarjoman-e Wahy Journal” of the winter 2002, no, 10. The latest English translation of the Qur’an in a poetic style by Dr. Fazlollah Nikayin, was published in Illinois, U.S. (2000). Since some aspects of the work of this Iranian translator deserve to …
Read More »Zamzam Water: The history & significance
Introduction Allaah has made all living creatures out of water. People require water for almost everything; for agriculture, construction, transportation, and for cooling and heating. But not all water carries the same value and significance? Muslims refer to the water of Zamzam as something revered and unique. They crave this mysterious liquid and love to drink it whenever they can. …
Read More »Britain must de-Zionise Itself Immediately, By Gilad Atzmon
November 17, 2009 “Information Clearing House” — On Monday the British TV broadcaster, Channel 4 screened Inside Britain’s Israel Lobby, a devastating expose of the Jewish lobby in the UK*. ‘We couldn’t find a conspiracy’ affirmed Peter Oborne the Daily Mail’s political commentator behind the film. He was right. After running the show for so many years, the Jewish lobby’s …
Read More »Recalling the muse Eighteenth death anniversary on November 4, By Jayanthi LIYANAGE
Every time the Muse called Mohideen Baig, he left everything behind and went in search of his destiny. As chronicles go, it happened at least twice in his life. The first time was in Salem, Madras, the homeland he was born in. Mohideen Baig Baig’s Head Master summoned his father to tell that the son was not bent on studies. …
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