News for 'Imam'

Pak imam held in blasphemy case

Pak imam held in blasphemy case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

In a new twist to the blasphemy case involving a minor Christian girl, an imam in the on Sunday for allegedly planting pages of the Quran in her bag and using it to implicate her under the controversial law.

Pak-origin Imam in US convicted of supporting Taliban

Pak-origin Imam in US convicted of supporting Taliban

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

A US federal jury has convicted a 77-year-old Pakistan-origin Imam of a local mosque in Miami for providing material support to terrorists, including the banned Pakistani Taliban.

Imam may shift planned mosque near Ground Zero

Imam may shift planned mosque near Ground Zero

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Amid the widespread opposition against the planned mosque near Ground Zero in the United States, the cleric leading the effort to build an Islamic centre in New York may consider shifting its location from the controversial spot.

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Pakistan have dropped plans to conduct "major surgery" on the national team as it included senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh.

Allowance to Imams and Muezzins unconstitutional: HC

Allowance to Imams and Muezzins unconstitutional: HC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

The Calcutta High Court ruled that an allowance announced by West Bengal government for Imams and Muezzins was unconstitutional and against public interest.

Imam Feisal's remarks taken out of context: US

Imam Feisal's remarks taken out of context: US

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The controversial remarks made by Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf in 2005, has been taken out of context, a US official has said. During a 2005 conference in Australia's Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, Rauf had said, "We tend to forget, in the West, that the United States has more Muslim blood on its hands than Al Qaeda has on its hands of innocent non-Muslims."

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Syed Ahmed Bukhari, now on the side of two leading ladies -- Mamata Banerjee and Mayawati -- thinks Anna Hazare ditched the Bengal chief minister, resulting in the poor turnout at Didi's Delhi rally on Wednesday.

Imam acquitted of terror charges by Mumbai court

Imam acquitted of terror charges by Mumbai court

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

Four years after his arrest, Haj House Imam Ghulam Yahya Baksh, accused of harbouring three militants and having links with terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, was on Saturday acquitted by a sessions court due to lack of evidence. The Anti-Terrorism Squad had on January 14, 2006 arrested Baksh, 47, who was working as an Imam at the Haj House in south Mumbai since 1996. He was accused of providing shelter to three alleged militants from Jammu and Kashmir.

Taskin blames team selection, not oversleeping, for missing India tie

Taskin blames team selection, not oversleeping, for missing India tie

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Taskin was dropped from T20 WC match against India after missing team bus, pacer denies

Nuh violence: UAPA slapped on Cong MLA Mamman Khan

Nuh violence: UAPA slapped on Cong MLA Mamman Khan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The charges under the UAPA have been imposed against Khan, the MLA from Ferozpur Jhirka, in a case registered at Nagina police station in Nuh.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

Col Imam's body found, Mehsud's alive

Col Imam's body found, Mehsud's alive

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

Over a year after US and Pakistani authorities claimed to have killed Mehsud in a drone strike in North Waziristan, the Pakistan Taliban chief made an appearance in a video footage showing the killing of former Inter-Services Intelligence officer Colonel Sultan Ameer Tarar, commonly known as Colonel Imam on Saturday.

RJD, TC demand salaries for Imams

RJD, TC demand salaries for Imams

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

With Bihar and West Bengal assembly elections in sight, Rashtriya Janata Dal and Trinamool Congress on Saturday demanded implementation of a 17-year-old Supreme Court order to provide salaries to Imams (clerics) of government-aided mosques.

Lucknow's leading Islamic cleric under fire for running down Mecca mosque Imam

Lucknow's leading Islamic cleric under fire for running down Mecca mosque Imam

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Well-known Islamic scholar and cleric Maulana Salman Hussain Nadwi is under fire from different quarters for attempting to run down the Imam of the Islamic world's most revered Mecca mosque.

 Batla House encounter fake: Shahi Imam

Batla House encounter fake: Shahi Imam

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Terming the Batla House encounter "totally fake", the Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid Ahmed Bukhari has accused the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre of harassing Muslims.

NIA to probe Manzar Imam's role in Kerala terror camp

NIA to probe Manzar Imam's role in Kerala terror camp

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Terror suspect Manzar Imam Mohammad is said to have been involved in setting up training camps for the banned Students Islamic Movement of India. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Imam, 2 sons arrested on terror charges in US

Imam, 2 sons arrested on terror charges in US

Rediff.com14 May 2011

FBI agents arrested Hafiz Muhammed Sher Ali Khan, 76, and his son Irfan Khan, 37, in South Florida on Saturday. Both are US citizens and residents of Miami. Hafiz Khan is the imam of a mosque in Miami.

In a first, Pope Francis meets grand imam of Al-Azhar in Vatican

In a first, Pope Francis meets grand imam of Al-Azhar in Vatican

Rediff.com23 May 2016

In a historic moment, Pope Francis met the grand imam of Cairo's Al-Azhar Mosque at the Vatican.

Gandhi award for Binayak Sen, Bulu Imam

Gandhi award for Binayak Sen, Bulu Imam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Sen has reportedly been handed his passport by a Chhattisgarh court to enable him to travel to London to receive the award. He is accompanied by his wife, Ilina Sen

Taslima should apologise, says Shahi Imam

Taslima should apologise, says Shahi Imam

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

He said that Taslima should tender a written apology for all her 'anti-Islamic publications as per the traditions of the Holy Prophet'. He also sought an assurance from the writer that in the future, she will desist from writing 'blasphemous' material.

Pakistan's Unchanged XI: Bold move for India showdown

Pakistan's Unchanged XI: Bold move for India showdown

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Pakistan to field unchanged XI against India in Asia Cup

Rescue teams launch search for Iranian president's helicopter

Rescue teams launch search for Iranian president's helicopter

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The details of the incident remain unknown as of now, however, initial reports suggest that the accident involved the president's helicopter and foggy weather.

Shahi Imam faces the heat Nandigram

Shahi Imam faces the heat Nandigram

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

His claim at the press conference that vested interests were trying to divide Hindus and Muslims in Nandigram drew an angry response from the BUPC.

UP imams to help keep Muslims away from terror

UP imams to help keep Muslims away from terror

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Imams in Uttar Pradesh have been asked to give special discourses after Friday prayers to apprise Muslims that Quran does not approve of any kind of terror activity, a step aimed at checking their exploitation by militant outfits, in the name of Islam. Ulemas (Muslim scholars) under the banner of 'Movement Against Terrorism', which was formed after a meeting of Muslim clerics and scholars in February, have sent letters to imams throughout the state.

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a Muslim representative will make a difference.'

Man tries to set ablaze Delhi Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam Bukhari

Man tries to set ablaze Delhi Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam Bukhari

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Miffed at not being able to meet Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam Bukhari, a 32-year-old man allegedly threw a bottle of kerosene at the cleric on Sunday in an attempt to set him ablaze.

Pak court convicts imam, son for blasphemy

Pak court convicts imam, son for blasphemy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

A Pakistani court has sentenced an imam and his son to life imprisonment after convicting them on controversial blasphemy charges after they removed a poster containing Quranic verses, officials said.

Imam: I misbehaved with Salman in Bigg Boss

Imam: I misbehaved with Salman in Bigg Boss

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The Bigg Boss inmates take questions from the media.

WC PHOTOS: All-round Australia outclass Pakistan

WC PHOTOS: All-round Australia outclass Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'That was proper (batting) from those two, it set the tone for how we want to play our cricket, take the game on.'

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University student and activist Umar Khalid has completed four years in jail after being arrested in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots.

Big blow for Pakistan as injured Naseem misses World Cup bus

Big blow for Pakistan as injured Naseem misses World Cup bus

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Aiming for their second Cricket World Cup title, Pakistan will be led by Babar Azam and are armed with a strong batting unit that includes Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Mohammed Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Salman Agha.

Imam convicted of plotting terror attacks at JFK

Imam convicted of plotting terror attacks at JFK

Rediff.com27 May 2011

A United States federal jury has convicted an Imam of conspiring to carry out terror attacks at New York's John F Kennedy International Airport by exploding fuel tanks and fuel pipeline located under the airport. Kareem Ibrahim, 65, was convicted in New York after a four-week jury trial on charges of conspiracy to attack a public transportation system, attack aircraft and aircraft materials and conspiracy to destroy international airport facilities.

PIX: Australia in commanding position as Lyon nears 500

PIX: Australia in commanding position as Lyon nears 500

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

IMAGES from Day 3 of the opening Test played between Australia and Pakistan in Perth on Saturday.

350 Muslims pray at Ram temple after 6-day walk from Lucknow

350 Muslims pray at Ram temple after 6-day walk from Lucknow

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Led by Muslim Rashtriya Manch, a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-backed Muslim organisation, the group started their journey from Lucknow on January 25, Shahid Saeed, media in-charge of MRM, said on Wednesday.

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Both factions of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (Arshad Madani and Mahmood Madani) slammed the Bill and expressed grave concerns over the proposed legislation.

Moon not sighted, Eid on Thursday, says Shahi Imam of Jama masjid

Moon not sighted, Eid on Thursday, says Shahi Imam of Jama masjid

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

In Kerala and Jammu and Kashmir, however, Eid will be celebrated on Wednesday.

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Sydneysider Warner went into the current series with question marks over his form due to a lack of test runs, but a rapidfire 164 in the first innings of the opening test in Perth erased any doubts over his position in the team.

PHOTOS: India hand Pakistan a thrashing; make it 8-0

PHOTOS: India hand Pakistan a thrashing; make it 8-0

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

India steamrollered Pakistan by seven wickets in a lopsided blockbuster match at a heaving Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday to maintain their unblemished 50-overs World Cup record against their arch-rivals.

After 33 Years, 8th Day Muharram Procession In Kashmir

After 33 Years, 8th Day Muharram Procession In Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

On Thursday, July 27, amid tight security, the Shia Muslim community in Srinagar took out the 8th Day Muharram procession. The procession was carried out after a gap of 33 years in the Kashmir Valley.