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True Story of Noah’s Ark: Bible Vs Qur’an

11Nov

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

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True Story of Noah’s Ark: Bible Vs Qur’an

Noah's ark is one of the famous narrative in history. There are many acknowledged versions of the incident. Noah and His ark has also been mentioned in Bible and Qur'an. Life is around 60,000 years old on Earth. Whereas the humankind is almost 8000 to 10,000 years old. A lot of incidents happened that has shaped today's earth. One of the major incidents is Noah's Ark and flood. It is basically referred to the making of a giant ark prior to the massive destructive flood warned by God/Allah Almighty. Along with that human race as well as all the living beings said to board on this ship, a pair of each specie to be precise. In a rough estimate there were almost 3,858,920 animals aboard the boat. 14 species of birds are exclusive. It is considered as a miracle that human as well as ani...

Moti Masjid Lahore: Pearl of Mughal Dynasty

8Nov

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Moti Masjid Lahore: Pearl of Mughal Dynasty

Moti Masjid is another example of Mughal's love towards masjids and Islam. There are a lot of mysteries, stories and theories attached to it. LAHORE, PAKISTAN - After a really long renovation period, Moti Masjid has reopened for tourists and for prayers. Walled City of Lahore Authority (WLCA) renovated mosque with whooping 50 million PKR. Lahore fort is the biggest tourist's attraction in the city. With the addition of this mosque, people will get another mesmerizing view of our history. Moti Masjid which means Pearl Mosque was built in 1630 CE by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Use of white marble is prominent in whole mosque. Marble was brought from Makrana, Rajasthan, hub of infamous white marble. Mosque has 5 domes and 3 shrines. It is relatively a small mosque as compared to Wa...

Remembering History : Historical Sardar Khan Mosque 1859

30Oct

By KinoNo Comments

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Remembering History : Historical Sardar Khan Mosque 1859

Sardar Khan Mosque is one of the ancient master piece of the Muslim World in Lahore. Hazrat Abdullah Shah Baloch started to build this mosque in his era but died in 1798s Lahore, the capital of Punjab province, is considered the cultural center of Pakistan. Sardar Khan Mosque is 225 years old mosque. Hazrat Abdullah Shah Baloch started to build this mosque in his era but died in 1798s. Abdullah Shah Baloch flourished at the time of three Sikh rulers of Lahore and a well-known Sufi poet of the Punjabi Language. He is revered as saint by the people of the area. The residents of the area, which include the subsequent family members of Abdullah Shah Baloch, maintain that the mosque was started by Sheikh Abdullah Shah Baloch but remained unfinished when he died. This mosque remained in...

Ahmadis/Qadiyani were declared as Non Muslims in Pakistan today

7Sep

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

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Ahmadis/Qadiyani were declared as Non Muslims in Pakistan today

Ahmadi or Qadiyani, rather a new controversial branch in Islam - Almost 37 years has passed since they declared Non Muslims. News Headline on local newspaper in 1974, DAWN ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - Islam is one of peace loving religions in the world. A lot of branches of Islam exile in the world. There are Sunni, Brailvi, Ahl e hadith etc. But there is one group that is most controversial - ''Ahmadi or Qadiyani'' sect of Islam. Qadyanis rose in 1988 in sub continent. Basic crux of their belief is they accepts Allah, His Prophet (SAW) but along with that, they add Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as their last prophet, not Muhammad (SAW). They do not believe in the eternity of Our Last Prophet (SAW). By norms they call themselves as a branch of Sunni sect. But most of the Muslims specially in Pakis...

Karbala: A Battle that brings a lifelong grief for Muslims

19Aug

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

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Karbala: A Battle that brings a lifelong grief for Muslims

A black day in the history of Muslims. Karbala can undoubtedly marked as a day of immense pain and tears. A biggest loss in the face of humanity and peace. Ashura celebrated as a defeat to oppressions and a win for truth bearers. Shrine of Imam Hussain (RA) 10 Muharram 61 Ah is an unforgettable day for any Muslim. A day when Beloved Grandson of Prophet Mohammad (SAW) massacred along with His family. Hussain Ibn Ali (RA) and His companions defeated in the battle of Karbala and brutally martyred. Army of Umayyad Caliph Yazid ordered this horrendous act in order to get empire. But history never forgive anyone. Today Hussain is Alive and Yazid is nowhere to found. Hussain's Bravery and stick to the veracity makes him Immortal in history. Today on Ashura Muslims gather around and mourn...