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MHA extends ban on Zakir Naik-led IRF

New Delhi, Nov 13: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the ban on the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), led by fugitive preacher Dr Zakir Naik, declaring it an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). An
Nov. 13, 2026

Devotedly late

Two years before when she stopped coming to the shrine, she had thought the time would be enough for the authorities to construct the holy structure, but to her acute dismay the
Sep. 5, 2017

The philosophy of sacrifice

The word qurbani embraces vast scope of meaning. This is derived from word qurb (nearness). Therefore the act of qurbani denotes the nearness to Allah Almighty. Technically, the word qurbani refers to
Apr. 22, 2020