The fuss over Azaan, a view from Assam

As the sun sets beyond the thick bamboo grove at her village in Assam and the muezzin’s call for prayers wafts in through the haze of burning paddy husk, my grandmother would leave all work and make her way towards the prayer hall. Read More...

First Muslim and First Mosque in India

There is an ancient mosque built in the early 7th century at Kodungallur (629 CE) on the southwest coast of Kerala, India, known as Read More...

Imam Hussain: A journey from Mecca to Karbala

Muslims around the world celebrated Eid ul Adha on 10th of Dil Hajithe 12th month of the Islamic calendarand 2 million Muslims performed Haj in Mecca this year. Read More...

Maulvi Sahib

I will always feel fortunate that I was born at Aligarh .
Aligarh was and is a unique city, having imbedded the sophistications of Muslim culture with blends of Brije, Bhojpuri and other eastern cultures. Read More...

Terrified by mass media“ Greatest Terrorist)

Amidst the ongoing propaganda by a certain desperate section of the country, painting Muslims as anti-national, pro Pakistan and provocative name calling, Read More...

Keys to building Community Harmony

We leave our homes and families for greener pastures’ to countries of our choice. Little we know what’s in store for us. Many settle in various countries including Read More...

The Spirit of sacrifice in Islam

The last month and the first month of Islamic calendar symbolise the spirit of sacrifice in Islam. These two consecutive months relate to two great stories of sacrifice Read More...

Addressing misconceptions about Indians Muslims

Amidst the ongoing propaganda by a certain desperate section of the country, painting Muslims as anti-national, pro Pakistan and provocative name calling, Read More...

Looking for the way ahead

Congratulations to the Indian Crescent Society of Australia on establishing your newsletter with the goal of fostering community and religious harmony. Read More...

New born babies’ deaths in India

During the month of August, when India was celebrating 70th independence year, we were all pained beyond words by the tragic deaths of new born children in UP hospitals due to lack of Oxygen or proper care. Read More...

Which way to go?

We must remember that the history of nations is like the wave of the ocean. It rises and falls and rises again, only to fall again. Permanence is not a Read More...

Babri Masjid Demolition: 25 Years On...

On 6th December 1992, I was in judicial custody in Vansda (Gujarat) jail. We were struggling for the rights of Adivasis on forest and forest produce which often Read More...

Is Interfaith Dialogue forbidden by Islam?

Interfaith dialogue or discourse has now become a part of religious work at least in Europe and Americas. Read More...

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) ranked as top university in India

Aligarh Muslim University India has been ranked as the top university in India - that too in the year of 200th birth anniversary of its founder! Read More...

Terrorism from our eyes – Zaara & Isra PANWALA

We two sisters are studying in The Ponds High school and John Palmer Public School Read More...

Our technology-driven future

For the past 25 years, humans have crossed boundaries in ways no one ever thought possible Read More...

Indian Culture: what can I adopt or abandon

My grandfather, together with his family moved to Australia from India in 1971, and now there are four generations of my extended family currently living in Australia. Read More...

Premiere of The Sultan and the Saint - A film about Christian-Muslim peace

ICSOA members attended Australian premiere of The Sultan and the Saint on 29 July 2017 at the Western Sydney University’s Parramatta South Campus. Read More...

Floriade 2017- A flower display –Good for kids and families

Floriade 2017 is the biggest celebration of spring in Canberra from 16th September until Sunday 15th October 2017. Read More...

Dubai wake up - A Christian at Dubai Airport

As a Christian, I have grown to believe in prayer when I want to talk with God. However, I am aware of, and respect, others' belief in different approaches. Read More...

An association of Indian Muslims

A new organisation seeks to represent Indian Muslims, Read More...