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Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Will Iran sign the Abraham Accord?
Abraham Accord is being discussed for peace in the Middle East (ME). Descendants of Hazrat Ibrahim (Abraham) A.S. are being brought on the same page by the powers to be. Recognition of Israel is being sought before the long agreed two-state agreement (Israel, Palestine) is implemented, the ME is being cleansed to ensure long-term survival of the Jewish state. Most Arab neighbours of Israel have either been destroyed or tamed to accept the new reality. In principle, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is willing to recognize Israel if the two-state agreement is implemented in letter and spirit. Our battered Palestinian brothers have already agreed to the Vienna understanding. The dissenting states (Iraq, Syria) have been pummelled into submission only Iran remains defiant. Once the accord has been signed by most Muslim countries, Iran will have to make the tough choice. Will it sign on it, is the big question. There is a famous quotation, 'The fault lies in our stars'. Unfortunately, in the Ummah the fault lies with our leaders. At the start of the new millennium while visiting the USA, someone asked me about the man of the 20th century. It was an interesting thought for those who will live through two centuries (20th and 21st). On reviewing the major events of the ending century, I picked up two finalists from a list of twenty outstanding personalities. Impact was chosen as the criteria. Finally, I decided in favour of the Chinese revolutionary leader Chairman Mao Tse Tung who laid the foundations of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the unstoppable future superpower of the world. I placed Imam Ruhollah Khomeini as the runner-up. Khomeini liberated his country from the clutches of the Western-imposed royalty. It was a period of change, conflicts and revolutions. The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was led by Vladimir Lenin. The USSR (The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) emerged on the world map. It dominated the world as Superpower till its demise in the year 1991. The Chinese Revolution has kept its course to dominate the globe while the Iranian Revolution continues to struggle but refuses to submit against all odds and pressures. PRC is preparing to dominate a major part of this millennium while Imam Khomeini's concept of Islamic Republics has been stalled for the time being, but it is bound to catch up sooner or later with major changes in leadership in the Ummah with the fall of Shahs and Shahinshah's who have impeded the progress of their own nations. I see a major resurgence in the Muslim World by the middle of this century. The purpose of the Abraham Accord is to secure the state of Israel on one hand and ensure status-quo in the ME on the other to keep the Ummah in the dark ages under repressive regimes which remain subservient to the Western powers. A Palestinian State will be a force to be reckoned with in the ME. Even under occupation the Palestine National Authority is under elected leadership. Mahmoud Abbas is the President who was preceded by Yasser Arafat, the un-disputed leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin agreed for the creation of two states to live side by side. Rabin was assassinated in 1995 while Arafat lost his life in 2004 under mysterious circumstances. PLO started as a liberating force but was later convinced to come to the negotiating table for a peaceful settlement. That peace still eludes them. While Israel continues to expand in defiance of international laws the Palestinians continue to languish in their own land. Khomeini believed in a black and white world. He was against any compromise on the basics. When Iraq was pumped to attack Iran in 1980 soon after the Islamic Revolution in 1979, the Iranians fought back with valour. The war continued for eight years. Iraq badly failed in its objective, the borders remained unchanged. Iraq failed to take control of Shatt al-Arab but the spread of the revolution in the ME was contained. After the death of the leader in 1989, Iran started to look inwards for growth and development. However, anti-US and Israel chants are heard in the mosques after prayers. Airports have inscriptions saying, 'Israel has no right to exist '. Most Iranians believe it as a matter of faith that the Jewish State was condemned for all times to come as the Jews cannot be trusted. Iran considers itself to be an Islamic Republic where elections are regularly held for the President and the parliament (Majlis). It has withstood all pressures from the West and has pursued its own independent foreign policy. Spread of Islam remains its mission without the division of sects and prejudices. The Abraham Accord should only be considered once the two-state principle has been implemented in letter and spirit with the creation of independent states existing side by side. Once our Palestinian brothers are fully settled the accord will make sense but not before that. Iran may also consider signing the accord at that juncture but certainly it will not sign before that. Resistance to the accord will grow with clear divisions in the Ummah, which should be avoided. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
10-06-2025
- General
- Business Recorder
Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with religious fervour
LAHORE: Eid-ul-Azha, commemorating the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismael (AS) was celebrated with religious zeal and fervour. The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for well-being of the Muslim Ummah and peace, progress and prosperity of the country. Eid congregations were held at mosques, Eidgahs and open places in all cities, towns and villages across the country. Ulema, in their Eid sermons, highlighted the significance and philosophy of great sacrifice offered by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismael (AS). After offering Eid prayers, the faithful offered sacrifice of animals to follow the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS). The process of sacrificing the animals continued on second and third days of Eid i.e. Sunday and Monday. After offering sacrifice of animals, the faithful distributed meat to their relatives and needy people. The faithful also visited graveyards to offer Fateha to their family members who left this world. The civic bodies in cities and towns have made special arrangements for disposal of offal and other solid waste during three days of Eid-ul-Azha and to ensure cleanliness. The Lahore Waste Management Company under Suthra Punjab made elaborate arrangements for cleanliness. The top management of LWMC remained in the field to ensure cleanliness arrangements. Radio and TV channels presented special programmes in connection with Eid-ul-Azha. Elaborate security arrangements were made for the security of the faithful. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Hans India
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
AP CM Chandrababu Extends Bakrid Greetings
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the Muslim community in the state in celebration of Bakrid. In a message shared on social media, CM Naidu emphasised the essence of Bakrid, highlighting its significance in promoting the spirit of sacrifice and urging individuals to rise above selfishness, jealousy, and hatred. His message stated, "Eid Mubarak to Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of Bakrid, which stands as a symbol of Hazrat Ibrahim's sacrifice. Bakrid reminds us that only those who embody the spirit of sacrifice and genuine devotion are deserving of God's grace. In today's modern era, true devotees of God are those who love their fellow beings." CM Naidu expressed his wish that, inspired by the example set by Hazrat Ibrahim, everyone would advance with compassion and support for one another during this festive occasion.
Express Tribune
07-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Seasonal butchers on streets with knives, cleavers
Citizens across the city are finding it difficult to get professional butchers to perform the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS). Professional butchers have increased their rates by 30 to 50 per cent this year. Babu Qureshi, a professional butcher from Liaquatabad, explained that the rates for slaughtering animals vary depending on the area and the weight or size of the animal. He noted that professional butchers typically stop taking bookings three days before Eidul Azha. This year, the minimum charge for slaughtering a large, lighter-weight animal on the first day of Eid ranges from Rs20,000 to Rs30,000 and above. On the second day, the rate drops to around Rs18,000, and on the third day, it decreases further to approximately Rs15,000. Rates for heavier animals with excess weight are negotiated before the slaughtering. Professional butchers have taken bookings for multiple animals at the neighbourhood level instead of single animals. Last year, professional butchers charged Rs15,000 to Rs25,000 or more for slaughtering a large animal. This year, the rates for goats and sheep range from Rs8,000 to Rs15,000. On the second and third days, the rates for small animals decrease by 30 to 50 per cent. Qureshi added that professional butchers have prioritised bookings in upscale neighbourhoods where compensation is generally higher. In contrast, many middle- and lower-income areas are turning to seasonal butchers due to the limited availability of skilled professionals. Seasonal butchers-who work on a daily wage basis and take up butchery only during Eid-have stepped in to fill the gap. They offer their services at 30 to 50 per cent lower rates than the professional butchers. These seasonal butchers often work in groups and are more in demand in middle-class areas, where they get better wages. Rush for sharpening People are seen purchasing new tools and getting the old ones sharpened for the preparation of meat after the slaughter. As a result, shops sharpening knives and cleavers are overloaded with huge footfall of citizens. At Al-Karam Square, Mohsin Ali, the owner of a shop that sells and sharpens such tools, said that a wide variety of knives, cleavers (Bugdah) and skewers are in great demand. The prices of new tools for household use have increased by Rs100 to Rs400. Different types of knives are sold for Rs400 to Rs2,500 or more, while the price of a Bugdah ranges from Rs800 to Rs3,000. Most people opt to sharpen their old tools, with sharpening services costing Rs150 to Rs200 per tool. Some individuals purchase tools worth up to Rs3,000 for preparing sacrificial meat. Slaughtering accessories fly off shelves Exponential quantities of date palm mats and baskets were sold for Eidul Azha sacrifice purposes, with vendors reporting brisk sales in the days leading up to the festival. Amir Uddin, a vendor selling mats, baskets, and wooden chopping blocks at Gharibabad, explained that date palm mats are typically used to spread sacrificial meat, while baskets are used for distributing it. This year, on Eid, mats of different sizes were sold for Rs500 to Rs1,000, and baskets were sold for Rs200 to Rs400. Meanwhile, chopping blocks were sold at Rs100 per kilogram, with the smallest ones selling for Rs500 to Rs800. These items are made of wood and are essential for meat distribution and storage. People who perform the Sunnah of sacrifice purchase these items to facilitate the distribution of meat among family, friends, and the needy. Temporary stalls were set up across various city areas to sell these products, providing temporary employment and additional income for many people, including street vendors and artisans who craft these traditional items.
Business Recorder
07-06-2025
- General
- Business Recorder
Eid celebrated in parts of Khyber district
KHYBER: Khyber district's Bara region witnessed divided Eid celebrations once again as nearly 30 percent of the local population observed Eidul Adha Friday, in line with Saudi Arabia. The rest of the population plans to celebrate the festival today (on Saturday), as per the official announcement by Pakistan's central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. According to the report, hundreds of worshippers offered Eid prayers in Bara. After the prayers, people returned to their homes to fulfil the Sunnat-e-Ibrahimi—the ritual animal sacrifice performed in remembrance of Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim's (AS) obedience to God. This year, Eid al-Adha fell on June 6 in Saudi Arabia and neighbouring Gulf countries, as well as Indonesia. Meanwhile, many other countries, including Pakistan and India, will observe it on June 7. Globally, there are approximately 1.9 billion Muslims— around 25 percent of the world's population. Indonesia has the largest Muslim population, with about 230 million, followed by Pakistan with 212 million, India with 200 million, Bangladesh with 150 million, and Nigeria with 100 million Muslims.
