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Nawaz Sharif in Medina

Nawaz Sharif in Medina, doing what he does in Pakistan

By on August 19, 2012 in Current Affairs

Nawaz Sharif, the ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan who has the habit of fleeing away when there is some tension going on back home, is currently in Saudi Arabia. The apparent reason for visiting KSA is to perform Umrah and spent the last Ashrah (10 days) of Ramadan there. Above picture shows Nawaz Sharif and his [...]

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Prince Bandar bin Sultan - Saudi Intelligence Chief

Saudi Intelligence Chief Prince Bandar Bin Sultan assassinated?

By on August 1, 2012 in Current Affairs

It has been reported that Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Intelligence Chief of Saudi Arabia, has been allegedly assassinated. This news has yet to be confirmed from official / Saudi sources. Voltaire Network, an Independent French news source, reports that Prince Bandar has been assassinated by Syria. Prince Bandar was recalled [...]

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Democracy or Monarchy

Democracy or Monarchy? An Interesting Discussion

By on August 25, 2011 in Current Affairs

Including the states of Palestine and Israel, there are about 195 sovereign nations around the world. Every sovereign nation or state is governed through a system of government. It could be democracy, monarchy, military or non-military dictatorship, socialist dictatorship or socialist democracy. Practically, in all these forms of governments, a political party or a powerful [...]

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June 17: Saudi Women Will Drive Regardless of Ban

By on May 23, 2011 in Current Affairs, World

A mass protest has erupted across Saudi Arabia after Manal al-Sherif was detained for driving and creating a Facebook page Teach me how to drive so I can protect myself. Saudi women will drive on June 17 regardless of the ban. “On June 17th, 2011, we women in Saudi Arabia, from all nationalities, will start [...]

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Woman Detained In Saudi Arabia for Driving

By on May 22, 2011 in Current Affairs

A Saudi woman named Manal al-Sherif was detained yesterday after she broke the law which prohibits women from driving. She also launched a campaign against the driving ban for women by creating a Facebook page called “Teach me how to drive so I can protect myself.” Along with that, she posted her video driving the [...]

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nationality of america

Can Muslims take nationality of America or other non-Muslim countries?

By on February 6, 2011 in Religion, World

Is it allowed for Muslims to take nationality of America or some other non-Muslim country? Following is published for knowledge and guidance of people, who: a. live in a non-Muslim country but criticize those who reside in a Muslim country b. are planning to migrate to a non-Muslim country Verily, Allah (swt) knows best. ————————————————– [...]

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Tunisia Revolution

The Jasmine Revolution of Tunisia: A Review

By on February 3, 2011 in Current Affairs, World

The uprising and massive public outrage in Tunisia has been triggered by series of events which led to the downfall of president Zein El Abidine Ben Ali, who ruled the country for 24 years. Ben Ali took refuge in Saudi Arabia. The increase in corruption, unemployment, inflation and poor living conditions for the middle urban [...]

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Pakistanis Face Problems at Hajj

By on November 19, 2010 in Current Affairs, Religion, Travel

Hajj marks for many Muslims, the peak of spiritual contact with the Almighty Allah throughout their lives. However, this year, a number of pilgrims who performed the religious ceremony found themselves victims to the inefficiency and corruption of the Pakistani government. Not only did the government fail to provide adequate accommodation for several Pakistanis performing [...]

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What to expect when you go for Hajj from Pakistan

By on November 15, 2010 in Current Affairs

Every Muslim, who is able in health and finances, is required to perform Hajj at least once in lifetime. It is a desire for every Muslim to visit the Holy Places, either for Umrah or Hajj. Pakistanis are no exception. Every year, hundreds of thousands apply for the annual Pilgrimage (Hajj) through Government sponsorship scheme [...]

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Rehmani Hajj Flight: Rehman Malik exploiting Holy Pilgrimage to benefit Friends and Family

By on November 12, 2010 in Current Affairs

Apparently, Senator Rehman Malik is a friend of friends, and love to make new friends. Every year he sends a special charter flight full of Hajjis, including family and friends. The good Senator believes in doing good deeds without publicity therefore the VIP Hajj package is totally hush-hush. However, news of his “Rehmani Hajj Flight” [...]

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