Ever since the pandemic has happened, quite a few acquaintances have called me to find out which name of God should they recite often to protect themselves from Coronavirus. This led me to think…
Dr. Farida Khanum | The Times of India, Delhi | June 6, 2016
Ramzan, the month of fasting, is a blessed spiritual period for believers, for it is during this month that they do their utmost to…
Abu Bakr was a rich merchant of Makkah, belonging to the Quraysh tribe. At the time when Muhammad was endowed with prophethood, Abu Bakr had gone to Yemen on business. When he came back, people…
Dr. Farida Khanam | Diplomatic Square | March 07, 2016
Since most people believe in one religion or the other, the role of religion can never be overstressed when it comes to peace building. But…
Editorial Director of Spirit of Islam Prof. Farida Khanam is a former professor of Islamic Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. She has around a dozen books to her credit. By translating the…
Religion and gods perhaps took shape to provide security to humans who were fearful of the unknown'Dr. Farida Khanam | The Speaking Tree | February 21, 2016, p. 5The way religion came into being, or…