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Valentine’s Day: The Cupid Conspiracy

In fact, it is the defeat of true love when corporate entities like gift vendors, be it online or offline retail stores, starts to superimpose the parameters for the pleasing the Beloved in the way that pleases their profit margins. Like a parvanah (a moth), Love is bewitched by the Shama’a (lamp)’s glitter. Unaware, it burns inside it….And the sad state of affairs show that such relationships, inspired by hot-selling romantic quotes and gifts, are as delicate as the Valentine Balloons - a little thorn pricks and it goes boom!

Arsh-e-Azam ka doolha badi cheez hai!

(The groom at His throne is indeed a great deal). This Qawwali by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is referring to the Ascension wherein the Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam was invited to meet Almighty at His Throne, a blessing given to none among the creation) (21 mins)

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Kunhai Musliyar - The Birbal of Malabar

Kunhain Musliyar was the Birbal of Malabar. Birbal was the minister of Emperor Akbar who was known for his mastery of satire. The Musliyar received his education at Ponnani Juma’ Masjid.
He was critical of the superstitions and evils in the society and openly criticized the misdoings of the authorities. There are not much authentic records […]

The influence of sand dunes in songs

The influence of Arabia is evident in every walk of Keralites’s life. The arts and music are shaped by many factors, and the sand dunes is one of them in case of Kerala. Suffice is to say that the pronunciation of Arabic words is not just the monopoly of Muslim artists.
There are number of non-Muslims […]

Genesis and Growth of the Mappila Community

Contributed to Jaihoon.com by Dr. Hussein Randathani. Posted on December 16 2005
The long-standing Arab contact

Cheraman Perumal

The First Indian to accept Islam
Cheraman Perumal, of Kodungallur, Kerala, was the first Indian to accept Islam. Many historians have recorded this fact in their writings. For example, M. Hamidulla writes in “Muhammad Rasoolullah” quoting some old manuscripts from India Office Library (ref no. Arabic, 2807, 152-173)
“There is a very old tradition in Malabar, South-West […]

Some embarrassing truths!

[ Timesofindia.com, SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2002 AMERICA CALLING, by Nikhat Kazmi]
India. Ah! Bombay Dreams…Bollywood…Lagaan… A.R. Rahman. Pakistan. Yeah! Musharraf aka Busharraf aka our man in Islamabad. This is the stock response you get from the average American when he learns you are from India.
While Broadway already bears posters of Bombay Dreams, the All American […]

Atrocities against Women in India: Thoughts on Gujarat massacre

by Nihla_ag, Student Counselor.
Gujarat ke firaq se hai khar khar dil
Betaab hai seene mein aatish bahar dil
Marham nahin hai iske zakhm ka jahan mein
Shamshir-e-hijr se jo huwa hain figr dil
(My heart is thorn-filled with longing for Gujarat
Restless, frantic, flame wrapped in the spring
On earth there exists no balm for its wound
My heart split asunder […]

What went wrong!

Arab Leaders are winning, Mr. Mahboob A. Khawaja, Ph.D., specializes in strategic studies with keen interests in comparative civilizations, change and development, conflict resolution and author of recent publication: “Muslims and the West: Quest for Change and Conflict Resolution”, Maryland, U.S.A. 2000.
There would be “no triumph of folly if there would be no submissive fools”, […]

MeraWatan : The first ever website with a title track

Meer-E-Arab Ko Aaayi Tandi Hawan Jahan Se . . .
MeraWatan was meant to be different right from the beginning when I visualized the idea in January 2000. However not everything, as seen now, was preplanned. A lot of sacrifices had to be made in terms of time and space.
It required a huge amount of […]

Sheikh Zainudhin Makhdum

Introduction
Sheikh Zainudhin Makhdum I, son of Ahmed bin Ma’bari, was born in 872 A.H at Cochin. He settled at Ponnani and being a master of Arabic language, he had several literary works to his credit including Murshid, Adkiya and Shubul Iman.
He had also written a treatise called ‘Tahrees Ahlil Imani Ala Jihadi Abdatisuul Bani’ appealing […]

Gratitude

I am thankful to everyone who has helped me in bringing out MeraWatan. To all my peers, elders and youngsters who have encouraged me to stay on the track when I get drifted away.
My family- Mother, brothers and sister for their moral support and patience with this Internet plug-in at home devoted to the project.
Special […]

Freedom

To my mind those
Days of past are coming
When in the garden was spring
And everyone chirping
Where is such a freedom nowadays
By their own wish one comes and goes
Wound upon my heart is going sore
As upon the tears of dew smiles the flower
That pleasant-seeming picture
That lovely-seeming figure
Prosperous by which
Was my abode
In my home is no more coming
The […]

My Homeland

The land where Chishti sounded
The message of truth
The garden where Nanak sang
The song of unity
Where the tartars
Chose to dwell
Which from Arabs
Took their hill
That is my homeland
That is my homeland
The land which the Greek
Were taken aback
From where knowledge and skill,
The world did take.
Whose truth gave its dust,
A gold-like effect.
Which in the Turks’ garment
Filled with diamond
That is […]

Allama Iqbal’s Biography

Birth
Iqbal was born in the Punjab on February 22, 1873. His ancestors, who were Kashmiri Brahmins, had embraced Islam two hundred years earlier. Iqbal’s own father was a devout Muslim with Sufistic bent of mind.
Primary Education
He received his early education in Sialkot. After passing the entrance examination, he joined Intermediary College. Mir Hassan, a great […]

Iqbal remembered on the Moon

Governor inaugurates Allama Iqbal Academy,
Source: http://www.hindu.com/2005/04/22/stories/2005042205870300.htm
KOZHIKODE: The name of Dr. Mohammed Iqbal, hailed as the poet of national integration, and his immortal song `Sare jahan se achha’ remained on everyone’s lips on Thursday after the Governor, R.L. Bhatia, paid rich tributes to the core values the poet-philosopher had espoused in his writings.
The occasion was a […]

Iqbal Academy in the City of Samudiri

Iqbal Academy opened at Calicut, By K Hamza, Source: The Milli Gazette Online
Calicut : Kerala governor R.L. Bhatia inaugurated the Allama Iqbal Academy here on 21 April. The Academy is functioning under the Allama Iqbal Indian Humanitarian Foundation which was formed on same day last year in memory of the great poet and visionary of […]

Allama Iqbal and Umar Qazi: Two lovers of the Holy Prophet

By Jaihoon, published in Iqbal Review, by Iqbal Academy Hyderabad, Apr 1998. Posted on June 06, 2007
(The author is Chief Editor of Jaihoon.com, a non-profitable initiative delivering innovative and thought-provoking perspectives. He writes frequently on mystic themes and contemporary issues. He lives in the Middle East with his parents, wife and son and has authored […]

A Tale of Two Lights

- Jaihoon
“One midnight as I looked through the window
A strange light did my attention draw
It

The Generation Clash

[Transcript of a talk given to Asianet feature program]
Allama Mohammed Iqbal, the Poet of

Dead or Alive: You alone tell me

- Jaihoon
Without Your remembrance
Without Your Beloved’s love
Am I dead or alive
You alone tell me
I asked

Hasbi Rabbi Jalla Allah

Mother’s lullaby vs. Rahman’s melody

Hasbi Rabbi jalla Allah, mafi qalbi ghairu Allah, Noor Muhammadu. . .

No Perfection for Love but after death

Leila insists that he looks at none besides her
Majnun complains ‘Why I see nothing besides

A Nightingale fed up with the garden

O sweet one sweetened by His Fear!
Tell me something new
Plenty are the news of Iblis,
Angels’

Do you write in Solitude?

My sweet beloved asked me last night
‘Is it in solitude that you like to write?”
I

A silent song to fit the unfit times!

My friends and foes do everyday grumble
‘What good can we do, everywhere is evil’
“Our brothers

Passed a judgment, failed by sentiment

Destiny often offers us opposing positions. Sometimes that of a Singing Nightingale, sometimes of Silent Rose. Occasionally we become a Sham’a (flame) loved and respected by others, while other times we give our hearts out and burn ourselves in love like a parvana (moth). Nay, when we remember Him when living on earth, we become […]

A Silent Singer

I am tired of the present vision and sound.
Bless me with a brush to paint a new world.
In the march of the caravan, grant me a Him-Loving Singer to keep the journey in the same burning spirit.
The same song, silence of which has drawn me close to the kingdom of heart away from the world […]

Ya Rabbana, Tumhaari Rehmat ka kya kehna

Ya Rabbana! Ya Rabbana!
Tumhaari Rehmat ka kya kehna!
My own sins do I openly blame
For
Making my soul blind and lame
Yet,
In my eyes flow tears of shame
When,
I see how soon Your Mercy came
In Your worship is so much joy
Every vein in me wants to before You cry
Ya Allah!
Show Jaihoon the path of ‘Siraat’
Save him from those in […]

Shame for Uncle Sam

An Analysis of the Attack on America
In the most dramatic scene seen on a screen, I saw the plane penetrating through the World Trade Center. It was hard to believe whether it was the real news or a commercial break of a Hollywood movie preview. But this was real plane, real building and real people.
The […]