Hyderabad, Aug 4: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi may not contest from Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat in 2014 elections. Instead, he is likely to field his younger brother and Chandrayangutta MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi from the Hyderabad parliamentary segment. According to sources, the MIM president is keen on capatalising the popularity Akbaruddin Owaisi has gained in the recent past. ...
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Hyderabad, July 31: The formation of Telangana is certainly good news for the entire population in the region. However, the Muslims living in the region have no reason to celebrate as they are most likely to lose benefits of four per cent reservation in jobs and education, at least for a brief period, immediately after the formation of Telangana State. ...
Read More »Haj 2013 becomes costlier by Rs 450 Cr
Hyderabad, July 6: Performing holy Haj this year will be costlier by nearly Rs 450 crore compared to last year. The depreciating value of rupee against dollar, increase in foreign exchange rates and cut in subsidies given by the Government of India following Supreme Court directions are the major factors that have burdened the intending Haj pilgrims this year. Last ...
Read More »How Zakat collectors turned millionaires? – III
Hyderabad, June 21: Have you ever observed the lifestyle of adminitrators or heads of firms involved in collection of Zakat and donations? A few individuals, who were already billionaires, started collecting and distributing Zakat a few years ago, with the sole motto of giving service to the poor Muslims. But there are many who fit well in the rags to ...
Read More »Zakat Firms Waste Money Meant For Poor Muslims – II
Hyderabad, June 19: The organisations/individuals involved in collection and distribution of Zakat or donations meant for poor Muslims apparently believes in show-off than extending real help to the beneficiaries. They take complete liberty in spending the Zakat and donation amounts as per their will. For instance, in Ramzan of 2012, the rich and NRI Muslims contributed about Rs 1.27 crore ...
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