THE ROUND TABLE
You are by now familiar with this column that is meant to bring ideas, current affairs and questions related to Muslims’ attitudes, understandings, practice of their faith, and challenges posed…
END OF LIFE PLANNING
Masood N. Khan M.D., F.A.C.P In the olden days when life was simple and families were bound, end of life also used to be a natural and simple event without…
The Heart and Soul of Iqbal
Pathos of Love O Pathos of Love! You are a luminant pearl. Beware, you are not to be revealed to those ignorant of your worth You are rightly hidden under…
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“It is one of the greatest frauds on the people to suggest that religious affinity can unite areas which are geographically, economically, linguistically and culturally different. It is true that…
THE CRY FOR MODERATE MUSLIMS
Masood N. Khan M.D. The whole world is looking for moderate Muslims. The search happens to be intense and perpetual in the western world. For every violent act committed by…
The Heart and Soul of Iqbal
Once again mountains and valleys are with poppy's lamp bright, Once again in my heart the nightingale has set new songs alight; Flowers in the wild like fairies in the…
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“Rhetoric is always uplifting, and we are enjoined to admire the sincerity of those who produce it, even when they act in ways that recall Alexis de Tocqueville’s observation that…
The Provocatives for Muslim Mind
The spark has initiated this column to bring to debate, ideas, current affairs and questions related to Muslims’ attitudes, understandings, practice of their faith, and challenges posed by a changing…
THE SLEEP THAT CAN KILL YOU (Sleep Apnea)
Masood N. Khan M.D. Sleep apnea (AP-ne-ah) simply means cessation of breathing during sleep. This occurs as pauses in breathing during sleep lasting from a few seconds to minutes. Such…
WHERE THEOLOGY STOPS, FAITH BEGINS
Azher Quader M.D. For those claiming any connection to religion, theology seems to play a critical role in directing their lives. It often dictates their understanding of piety and perhaps…