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Why are Americans fleeing their homeland?
A growing number of people are leaving the US – and they’re not just scared of Trump
Published 4 Jun, 2026 23:50 | Updated 5 Jun, 2026 00:55
Robert Bridge
Robert Bridge is an American writer and journalist. He is the author of 'Midnight in the American ...

LAHORE: An 18-year-old alleged gang rape victim girl died during a critical procedure carried out at a government hospital following multiple abortion-related complications.

The girl (a domestic helper) was allegedly subjected to gang rape by the son and driver of her employer in Model Town.

As ...

SHC orders protection for newlywed Jacobabad couple after angry relatives torch village
Ishaq Tanoli Published June 4, 2026 Updated about 11 hours ago

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday ordered police to provide protection to a newlywed couple from Jacobabad whose relatives allegedly torched ...

Continued from explanation of Ayn and Ghayn.
In the same sitting Sir was also asked about AYN and MEEM.

Sir replied; Ayn stands for Ali and Meem stands for Muhammad. In Sufism, letters are not merely tools for communication but are considered vessels of divine secrets, vibrations that affect the ...

Before the stars began to trace the dark,
Before the clay of Adam felt the spark,
There was a light, a brilliance, pure and grand,
Held in the hollow of the Maker’s hand.

A single flame, a radiance divine,
Designed by the Creator to outshine,
Two spirits carved from one resplendent ray,
Before the ...

During question/answer session, Sir Mazhar was asked," What is the significance of ع (Ayn)and غ (Ghayn)in sufism and Ginanic literature"?

Sir said, one explanation is that Ayn ع represents Ali and Ghayn غ stands for 'Ghayr' those who have no faith in Ali.

Ayn: Vision, Source, Knowledge, Essence ...

Maryam (Mary), the mother of Prophet Essa (Prophet Jesus), is the only woman explicitly mentioned by name in the Quran. She is mentioned 34 times across several chapters, with an entire chapter (Surah 19) named after her. She is honored as a chosen, pure woman who holds a high spiritual rank

Hazar Imam has asked us to read and understand Farmans and In addition, to read books and materials from our institutions and, to also seek knowledge and understanding independently

Imam would never say that Farmans—divine guidance conveyed through the Noor of the Imam for the Jamat by Allah’s ...

The British acquired the Koh-i-Noor diamond in 1849 from the 11-year-old Maharaja Duleep Singh of the Sikh Empire. The handover was formalized through the Treaty of Lahore ( under threat) following the British annexation of the Punjab, requiring the diamond to be surrendered directly to Queen ...

I am posting this article as it is on NUQTA for further study on this topic.

The Alphabetical Locus as the Nuqṭah (Point) within Abrahamic and Islamic Literatures...

The Arabic Letter "B" with its lower Diacritical Nuqtah (Point/ Dot).

أنا النقطة التي تحت الباء ...
"I am the Point ( al-nuqtah ...

MAGA.... Where to even start....

You didn't get any "Lock 'em up". You didn't get Hunter, or Clinton, or Biden or Obama. You didn't get a wall. You didn't get anything paid for by Mexico. You didn't get the Swamp Drained. You didn't get "America First". You didn't get new bridges or roads, no new ...

Spinoza on God, Affects, and the Nature of Sorrow
By Rocco Astore

I. Introduction
Throughout the history of philosophy, many theorists have attempted to explain the meaning and cause of people’s sorrows. One philosopher, Spinoza, claimed that everything ultimately follows from God and that sadness ...

Number of billionaires set to soar on AI gains – report
A 25% jump in the ultra-wealthy ranks by 2031 is being “supercharged” by profits from artificial intelligence, consultancy Knight Frank has said
Published 23 Apr, 2026 14:10 | Updated 23 Apr, 2026 15:15

The number of billionaires worldwide is ...

NUQTA
This was an interesting subject. Sir Mazhar delivered a lecture on the above topic which was appreciated by listeners.

A NUQTA نقطہ literally means a "dot" or a "point" in Arabic, Persian, and other subcontinent languages. In Urdu it means point, center, zero. In Farsi it means dot, zero ...

108 Names of Lord Sri Krishna

1.Achala / Achal – Still Lord
2.Achyuta / Achyut – Infallible Lord
3.Adbhutah – Wonderful God
4.Adidev / Adideva / Adi deva – Lord Of The Lords
5.Aditya – Son Of Aditi
6.Ajanma – One Who Is Limitless And Endless
7.Ajaya / Ajeya / Ajay / Ajaya – Conqueror Of Life And ...

Which country has the most Sufis?

Senegal has the highest percentage of Sufis in the world, with roughly 95% of its Muslim population belonging to Sufi brotherhoods, such as the Tijaniyyah and Muridiyyah. Other nations with significant Sufi populations include Egypt, Pakistan, India, and various ...

Pharh Nukta Chourh Hisabaan Nu
Chadd Dozakh Gor Azaabaan Nu
Kar Bund Kufar Diyaan Baabaan Nu
Ker Saaf Dile Diyan Khuwabaan Nu
Gal Aise Ghar Vich Dhukdi Eh
Ik Nukte Vich Gahl Mukdi Eh

Hold tight to this point, forget your calculations,
Leave the miserable state of unbelief,
Do not torment yourself ...

[God] has not left the earth without an Imam on it for the community, who states the truth and who serves as the proof.” Qadi al-Nu'man
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[God] has not left the earth without an Imam on it for the community,

Do you mean, Imam is only for a particular ...

In our Dua, we beseech Allah and down to earth, earnestly seek His help and support. We request Allah (ALLAHUMAH) to forgive our sins and have mercy on us.

The Preamble
(A) The Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims affirm the shahadah la ilaha illa-llah, Muhammadur rasulu-llah, the Tawhid therein and that the ...

Hindu mythology and scriptures contain numerous deities, beings, and stories that feature LGBTQ+ themes, gender fluidity, and non-heterosexual relationships. These representations, found in the Vedas, Puranas, and epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana, include gender-variant gods, sex changes, and ...

One of the primary messages conveyed by the 313 angel number is a call to spiritual awakening and personal growth. This number serves as a gentle nudge, urging you to delve deeper into your inner landscape, cultivate your intuitive abilities, and embrace the transformative power of self-discovery

List of Changes - First Phase
(Announced by ITREB as a summary)

1. Zikr Standardisation
• Zikr in Du’a and supplicatory prayers standardised to 11 iterations

There is a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad narrated in Tirmidhi. When a companion of Prophet questioned saying, "Ya Rasul Allah, at present we ...

قَالَتْ يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْمَلَؤُا۟ إِنِّىٓ أُلْقِىَ إِلَىَّ كِتَـٰبٌۭ كَرِيمٌ ٢٩

She (The Queen) said, “O chiefs! Indeed, a noble letter has been delivered to me.

إِنَّهُۥ مِن سُلَيْمَـٰنَ وَإِنَّهُۥ بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ٣٠

It is from Sulaiman (Solomon), and in it (it reads) ‘In ...

A cabbie picks up a nun. She gets in the back seat, and after a few minutes, she notices the very handsome driver keeps staring at her.

She finally asks “My child, why are you staring at me?”

He hesitates and says “I… I have a question, but I don´t want to offend you.”

She smiles kindly and ...

In a gathering of around 20 students, a student asked; Was Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan 111 a Sindhi national?
Sir Mazhar replied YES, by birth Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah al- Hussaini was Sindhi, though he was direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad.
Also, by birth founder of Pakistan Muhammad ...

Indus Valley Civilization much older than thought:
(Sindhi Civilization)
KOLKATA: It may be time to rewrite history textbooks. Scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have uncovered evidence that the Indus Valley Civilisation is ...

According to Hindu scriptures and tradition, Lord Hanuman did not die, as he is considered a Chiranjivi (immortal being) blessed to live forever. He was granted the boon of immortality by Goddess Sita and Lord Rama.

CNN
Israeli military suspends battalion involved in assaulting, detaining CNN crew in West Bank
Tal Shalev, Jeremy Diamond, CNN
Sun, March 29, 2026 at 5:49 PM CDT

After latest Israeli settler attack, IDF soldiers detain CNN crew

The Israeli military’s top general suspended all operational ...

CNN
Israel reverses course after barring Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem
Christopher Lamb, Tim Lister, CNN
Sun, March 29, 2026 at 5:21 PM CDT

Following widespread backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has asked “relevant authorities” early Monday to allow Cardinal Pierbattista ...

The word “Yaum” (day), in the singular, is mentioned 365 times in the Quran, just as the number of days there are in a year.