Muslims are accused of being terrorists. Islam is accused of being predominantly violent, even spread by the sword. In such times it would be understandable that some Muslims would try to defend Islam by emphasising the oft-overlooked, peaceful side of the Deen.

Indeed, the horrific event at Karbala is one of the saddest moments in the history of Islam and it has always brought tears to the eyes of the Muslims. On the one hand, this episode shook the Muslim World, whilst on the other hand, it has offered a very important lessons for the Ummah.

Recently, a video was posted in social networks, filmed by the worshipers of the mosque in the village of Choryakkoron in the Rudaki district. The video recording caused a great resonance in the media and gave rise to resentment among the residents of the country because it shows how one of the Tajik officials, who was in the courtyard of the mosque, insulted the worshippers with obscene words and demanded…

The bizarre disappearance, or rather more accurately theft, of an entire Airbus A-310 PIA airliner has left many bewildered and exasperated. For a country with the unfailing knack of producing world firsts in mayhem, disorder and corruption, this is yet another award to add to the ignominious list.