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الحمد للہ
24/08/2026

الحمد للہ

24/08/2026

What is First Thought that Comes to Mind When Thinking About Purification|

21/08/2026

Is Pakistan suffering from moral decline today ? |

20/08/2026

What is Pakistan's biggest weakness, political, economic or moral ? |

19/08/2026

Why does Pakistan appear ideologically divided_ _

17/08/2026

What is the real force holding Pakistan together? | Language, geography Power, Economy Or ideology?
پاکستان کو جوڑ کر رکھنے والی اصل طاقت کیا ہے؟
کیا یہ زبان ہے؟ جغرافیہ, طاقت, معیشت یا نظریہ؟

11/08/2026

The Gateway of Islam and Shifting Tides | History of The Muhammad Bin Qasim
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Muhammad ibn al-Qasim (often spelled Mohammed bin Qasim) was an Arab military commander of the Umayyad Caliphate. He is best known for leading the conquest of Sindh (in present-day Pakistan and parts of northwestern India) in 711–712 AD, an event that marked the beginning of sustained Muslim political rule in parts of the Indian subcontinent.

Key facts
Born: 695 AD in Ta'if (present-day Saudi Arabia)
Died: 715 AD, likely in Mosul (present-day Iraq)

Age during the Sindh campaign: Around 17–20 years
Served under: The Umayyad governor Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf and Caliph Al-Walid I.

Why did he invade Sindh?

Historical sources mention several contributing factors:

Attacks on ships carrying Muslim merchants and pilgrims near the Sindh coast.
The Umayyad Caliphate's desire to secure trade routes and expand its influence.
Broader imperial expansion of the Umayyad state.
Major campaigns

Muhammad ibn al-Qasim captured several important cities, including:

Debal (near modern Karachi)
Nerun
Brahmanabad
Aror (where he defeated Raja Dahir)
Multan
Administration

After the conquest, he established Umayyad administration in Sindh. Historical accounts indicate that local elites were incorporated into governance in some areas, taxes were imposed, and policies toward local religious communities varied depending on the circumstances and the sources consulted.

Death

In 715 AD, following political changes after the death of Caliph al-Walid I and the fall of his patron al-Hajjaj's faction, Muhammad ibn al-Qasim was recalled. Historical accounts differ on the circumstances of his death; some later narratives are regarded by historians as legendary, while earlier Arabic sources simply record his recall and death soon afterward.

Historical legacy

Muhammad ibn al-Qasim's legacy remains debated:

In Pakistan, he has often been portrayed as the commander who introduced Islamic rule to Sindh and is celebrated in many traditional narratives.
In India and among some Sindhi historians, he is viewed as a foreign conqueror whose campaign involved warfare, conquest, and significant political change.
Modern historians emphasize that medieval conquests should be understood in their historical context and that contemporary interpretations often reflect present-day national or cultural perspectives.

04/08/2026

Again A New System in Pakistan ? |
پاکستان میں پھر نیا نظام

Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan's current governance system has "collapsed" and is no longer capable of effectively addressing the country's political, economic, and administrative challenges.
He argued that Pakistan needs major structural reforms, including creating new administrative units or provinces to improve governance, public services, and development.
He urged all political parties to reach a national consensus on constitutional and governance reforms rather than continuing political confrontation.
Naqvi also emphasized that Pakistan's younger generation wants jobs, opportunity, and effective governance, warning that ignoring public demands could worsen instability.

His remarks have sparked political debate. Supporters view them as a call for long-term institutional reform and decentralization, while critics question the feasibility and political implications of creating new provinces and overhauling the governance system.

01/08/2026

Trump and Israel's Heinous Policy.

01/08/2026

Biography of The Great Islamic Scholar ''Maulana Abul Kalam Azad'' Who Also Knew The Future
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was one of India's foremost freedom fighters, Islamic scholars, journalists, and political leaders. He played a major role in India's independence movement and became the first Education Minister of independent India.

Key facts:

Full name: Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin Ahmed Azad
Born: 11 November 1888, Mecca (then part of the Ottoman Empire)

Died: 22 February 1958, New Delhi, India

Known for: Freedom struggle, promotion of education, journalism, and advocacy of Hindu–Muslim unity.

Contributions:

Joined the Indian freedom movement and became a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress.

Opposed the partition of India and strongly supported national unity.
Served as the first Minister of Education of India (1947–1958).

Helped lay the foundation for modern education in India by promoting scientific research, higher education, and technical institutions.

Played an important role in the establishment and development of institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology, the University Grants Commission, and the Sahitya Akademi.

Literary works

He was a renowned writer and scholar. Some of his famous works include:

India Wins Freedom
Ghubar-e-Khatir
Tarjuman-ul-Quran
Honors
Awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, posthumously in 1992.
His birthday, 11 November, is celebrated in India as National Education Day in recognition of his contributions to education.

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