This is Why You're Going to Hell

You are the most righteous person in the world. You belong to the family of Syeds, the descendants of Prophet. Thus you are superior to all your peers and wish to be treated that way. After all you never forget to mention anywhere that you are a Syed. How could normies treat you like one of them.

You have read Quran multiple times and invited all your friends and family to celebrate each time. Although you did not understood a single word, but the point was to read it respectfully, and place it back in the cabinet wrapped around in a nice pocket with attar sprinkled for good smell. You shall not touch the book till you need to read it to bless the deceased.

Pakistan Ka Matlab Kya

In her recent article Marvi Sirmed - a rights' activist and an independent researcher - has insisted upon the importance of a national identity, which she believes to be absent in Pakistanis and especially the youth. This, the idea of identity, has been discussed by many columnist and researchers in the past. Solutions are given, theories are formed, but the debate must continue. Although one thing is for sure, the slogan "What's the meaning of Pakistan," which was used to create Pakistan, is a question that haunts Pakistan till the day.

The Islam vs. Democracy Debate

If we collectively fail democracy as a system in Pakistan, we have collectively failed Islam as a religion. A Muslims believes that Islam is a complete deen. That Islam has the guidance to everything, from personal matters to the way a nation should be governed. If that is true; looking at the state of democracy in Pakistan, it seems that the people are really bad at practicing their faith.

A beard does not make a Muslim

Jalees Rehman eloquently argues, in a Huffington Post article, that when it comes to religious matters one should not "judge the book by its cover." The Muslim societies and communities, more than any other group, puts greater emphasis on the individual looks rather then a person's actions. This is very common  in communities with historic links to tribal  traditions and cultures. For example South Asian and Arab societies, which had, and to some extent still consist of, tribal cultures and totemic norms. Those societies tend to lean towards religious dogmas rather than the practice prescribed in the religion.

What is Wrong With Burqa

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is believed to have said “even a smile is an act of charity,” but there are some – Muslims – who tend to refute his teaching and hide their faces altogether. Blasphemy I say!

As I follow the recent debate – spurred by French law to ban covering of face in public places – I cannot refrain myself but think about the important aspects that are left out. Which I will discuss later in this article.