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Humaira Ahad

Humaira Ahad

Humaira Ahad is a Kashmiri journalist and researcher based in Tehran.

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Allama Iqbal and Palestine: 'Poet of the East' who resisted colonialism and championed Muslim unity

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Allama Iqbal and Palestine: 'Poet of the East' who resisted colonialism and championed Muslim unity

Allama Iqbal Lahori’s lifelong advocacy for Palestine reflected his opposition to colonialism and imperialism, his commitment to Muslim solidarity, and his support for political self-determination.

Reclaiming ‘Avicenna’: Islamic theology, Eastern wisdom behind Ibn Sina’s philosophy, metaphysics

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Reclaiming ‘Avicenna’: Islamic theology, Eastern wisdom behind Ibn Sina’s philosophy, metaphysics

While Europe reduced Ibn Sina (Avicenna) to a rational medical and philosophical authority detached from his faith, Ibn Sina was in fact an Islamic polymath who rooted his metaphysics in Quranic theology and Islam-influenced "Eastern wisdom" that the West never translated.

'Wish we could offer our lives': Kashmir pours its heart in massive donation drive for Iran

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'Wish we could offer our lives': Kashmir pours its heart in massive donation drive for Iran

From children's piggy banks to women’s gold, Kashmir has come forward as one – to contribute, to stand, to resist alongside Iran against Israeli-American aggression.

Beacon of justice: Hazrat Fatima Zahra’s lasting legacy in shaping women's role in society

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Beacon of justice: Hazrat Fatima Zahra’s lasting legacy in shaping women's role in society

Hazrat Fatima Zahra (sa) embodied moral courage, spiritual devotion, and justice, and her legacy continues to inspire ethical leadership, resilience, and the empowerment of women in Muslim societies.

Two minds, one truth: Ibn Arabi and Allameh Tabataba’i on existence, human and the Divine

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Two minds, one truth: Ibn Arabi and Allameh Tabataba’i on existence, human and the Divine

Ibn Arabi and Allameh Ṭabataba’i, separated by centuries, converge on the idea that all existence reveals the Divine, and the human being is created to perceive that reality.

Echoes of Alvand: How Iran shaped Iqbal Lahori’s poetic soul and philosophical vision

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Echoes of Alvand: How Iran shaped Iqbal Lahori’s poetic soul and philosophical vision

Allamah Iqbal Lahori’s philosophy and poetry were shaped by Iranian thought and Persian language, framing his vision of selfhood, love, and Eastern revival through Iran’s rich heritage.

How a chance encounter with Shams changed the course of Molana Rumi’s life

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How a chance encounter with Shams changed the course of Molana Rumi’s life

Shams Tabrizi, guided by a mystical purpose, sought out Molana Rumi and transformed him from a disciplined scholar into a poet of divine love.

How Persian polymath Ibn Sina bridged civilizations and inspired scholars in West

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How Persian polymath Ibn Sina bridged civilizations and inspired scholars in West

Ibn Sina, the Persian polymath, left behind numerous works on medicine, philosophy, astronomy, and logic, which later became central texts in Western universities, shaping science and thought for centuries.

Remembering Saadi Shirazi, Persian poet whose message of universality endures

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Remembering Saadi Shirazi, Persian poet whose message of universality endures

Saadi Shirazi was one of the greatest Iranian poets of the medieval period who authored many masterpieces and was known for his style, wit, and profound insights.

Naṣir al-Din al-Ṭusi: The 13th century Iranian polymath who revived Islamic sciences

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Naṣir al-Din al-Ṭusi: The 13th century Iranian polymath who revived Islamic sciences

Naṣir al-Din al-Ṭusi, a renowned 13th century Iranian philosopher and astronomer, is credited with reviving Islamic sciences during one of the most turbulent periods in history.

‘Poetic genius’: Allama Iqbal Lahori in the words of Ayatollah Khamenei

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‘Poetic genius’: Allama Iqbal Lahori in the words of Ayatollah Khamenei

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has often expressed his admiration for Allama Iqbal Lahori in his speeches and writings and has even authored a book on him “Iqbal: Manifestation of Islamic Spirit.”

​​​​​​​Long read: 333 days of Gaza genocide and 333 reasons why mastermind is US

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​​​​​​​Long read: 333 days of Gaza genocide and 333 reasons why mastermind is US

Israeli genocidal war on Gaza completed 333 days on Tuesday. We list 333 reasons why the United States is not only complicit in it but is the real mastermind.