Histories and stories

Jhansi  city, situated between the rivers Pahunj and Betwa is a symbol of bravery, courage and self respect. It is said that in ancient times Jhansi was a part of the regions Chedi Rashtra, Jejak Bhukit, Jajhoti and Bundelkhand. Jhansi was a stronghold of the Chandela kings. Balwant Nagar was the name of this place. But in 11th. century Jhansi lost its importance. In 17th. century under Raja Bir Singh Deo of Orchha Jhansi again rose to prominence. Raja Bir Singh Deo had good relations with the mughal emperor Jehangir. In 1613 Raja Bir Singh Deo constructed the Jhansi fort. He died in 1627. After his death his son Jujhar Singh succeeded him. Maharaja Chattrasal Bundela of Panna was a good administrator and a brave warrior. In 1729 Mohammed Khan Bangash attacked Chattrasal. Peshwa Baji Rao (I ) helped Maharaja Chattrasal and defeated mughal army. As a mark of gratitude Maharaja Chattrasal offered a part of his state to Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao(I). Jhansi was also included in this...

   - The Great masjid in Kufa . Yes one of the holiest shrines on shiite (followers of Ali Ibn Abi Talib) muslims is located in Kufa close to Najaf in Iraq. This masjid hold a significant importance for the Shiite muslims, because it was the place where Ameer ul Mumineen (the commander of the faithfuls) was martyred on 19th of Ramadan. The masjid has been restored to its past glory after close to 1400 years of neglect. It is the fourth important masjid in Islam after Masjid ul Nabawi in Medina, Masjid ul Haraam in Mecca, and Masjid ul Aqsa in Jerusalem. This was done by none other than The 52nd Da'i al-Mutlaq Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin  RA . Here is a glimpse of how the masjid looked like before and after restoration: As mentioned earlier Kufa masjid was the place where Moulana Ali Ibn Abi Talib was martyred by Ibn Muljim (a kharajiite) on 19th of Ramadan. This happened when Ali AS was prostrating for the Fajr (early morning) prayer. And this happened in the Meh...

  The national flag of Pakistan was designed by  Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii   and was based on the original flag of the Muslim League. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947, just days before independence. The flag is referred to in the national anthem as Parcham-e-Sitāra-o-Hilāl in  Urdu  Or When the independence struggle in British-dominated India began, many Muslims preferred to create a new state where they would be the majority. Therefore the   All India Muslim League   was founded as part of the broader movement toward Indian independence. At their first meeting, held on December 30, 1906, in what is today Dhākā, the capital of Bangladesh, they approved the Muslim League flag. Its green background and white star and crescent symbol were widely recognized as Islamic emblems. The star and crescent, adopted by Muslim states from earlier usage, today provide a striking Islamic symbol frequently found on flags, on buildings, an...

  Muhammad Iqbal , in full   Sir Muhammad Iqbal , also spelled   Muhammad Ikbal , (born November 9, 1877,   Sialkot , Punjab, India [now in Pakistan]—died April 21, 1938, Lahore, Punjab), poet and philosopher known for his influential efforts to direct his fellow Muslims in British-administered   India   toward the establishment of a separate Muslim state, an   aspiration   that was eventually realized in the country of   Pakistan . He was knighted in 1922. Early life and career Iqbal was born at Sialkot, India (now in Pakistan ), of a pious family of small merchants and was educated at Government College,  Lahore . In Europe from 1905 to 1908, he earned a degree in  philosophy  from the  University of Cambridge , qualified as a  barrister  in London, and received a doctorate from the  University of Munich . His thesis,  The Development of Metaphysics in Persia , revealed some aspects of Islamic mystic...

  Major Aziz' s gallant actions and exemplary leadership inflicted heavy losses on Indian forces, says DG ISPR The Pakistan Army has paid homage to Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed who embraced martyrdom while defending the country during the 1 965 war with India. "Nation honours supreme sacrifice by Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, NH in 1965 war,"  Nation honours supreme sacrifice by Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, NH in 1965 war.His gallant actions & exemplary leadership, inflicted heavy losses on Indian forces, successfully repulsing enemy attack on Lahore. His heroic feat inspires us 2 defend Pakistan, whatever the cost. He said that Major Aziz's gallant actions and exemplary leadership inflicted heavy losses on Indian forces, successfully repulsing enemy attack on Lahore. Read More

  Message of Imam Khomein i on the martyrdom of Allama Arif Hussain Al Hussaini: Hujjatul Islam Syed Arif ul Hussain Al Hussaini (RA): The loyalist and lover of Islam and its revolution; the defender of the oppressed and deprived; son of Syedul Shohada Aba Abdillah Al Hussain (AS). Message of Imam Khomeini on the martyrdom of Allama Arif Hussain Al Hussaini: Hujjatul Islam Syed Arif ul Hussain Al Hussaini (RA) : The loyalist and lover of Islam and its revolution; the defender of the oppressed and deprived; son of Syedul Shohada Aba Abdillah Al Hussain (AS). For those Mujahideen who understand the core problems of an Islamic state, and who promised to give their blood with other oppressed and impoverished people, they should understand that this is just the beginning of the game because it requires a long struggle to fight against tyrants. We should think deeply by putting the example of martyr Syed Arif in front of us. There is no greater achievement for a pious than to leave his...

  Fatimah   (born between 605 and 615 CE, died sometime in 632 CE; date of   death   is disputed) was the youngest daughter of the Islamic   Prophet Muhammad   (l. 570-632 CE) and his first wife Khadija (l. 555-619 CE). Taking up after her father, Fatimah became highly spiritual and devoted to   Islam . Fatimah was married to   Ali ibn Abi Talib   (l. 601-661 CE), a cousin of Prophet   Muhammad , in 624 CE, and the marriage lasted until the end of her days. Her sons Hassan (l. 624-669/670 CE) and Hussayn (l. 626-680 CE) were the only surviving grandchildren of the Prophet and have been venerated as   imams   (spiritual leaders) by the Shia Muslim community, just like their father; Fatimah is termed as the mother of Imams and is revered by both Sunni and Shia Muslims. Historical Context Prophet Muhammad (l. 570-632 CE) faced ridicule, oppression, financial boycotts, and even physical abuse when he started preaching a novel faith...