Month: August 2022

Law of Sedition: Justice is the removal of a Colonial Law
Law

Law of Sedition: Justice is the removal of a Colonial Law

  "Sedition is a term that can vary in severity of meaning as power and social conditions change". -Dr. Binayak Sen Every citizen has been given freedom to speak and express their views under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. However, this freedom is not absolute and some reasonable restrictions have been imposed on freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(2). But when a person does an act by his words, signs or representation which is held to be contemptuous towards the Government of India, then such act is punishable under section 124-A of Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code deals with treason law. Article 113 of the Penal Code, written by Lord Macaulay in 1837-39 is the epitome of treason law. Article 124A states that “Whoever,...
Sheikh Jeelani; Epitome of Ideal Islamic Propagation
Religion

Sheikh Jeelani; Epitome of Ideal Islamic Propagation

Companions of Allah's Messenger, Tabi's and later spiritual scholars were appointed to protect and circulate Islamic Sharia in the length and breadth of the world after the demise of Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The lifetime of Allah's Messenger was regarded as a milestone in the records of Islamic history for the brightness of faith spread highly, shining with flying colours all along the world. With the passing of Khairul-Qurun(better centuries) which included the Khulafa'u Rashideen and other Imamsmams, the radiant Islamic glory began to fade little by little.   It was at that time, Sheikh Jeelani who is still alive in the minds of thousands came to the world at Allah's beck and call on the mission of transplanting the germinating seeds of ign...
Medina Charter: The First Form of the Constitutional Concept
Civilization

Medina Charter: The First Form of the Constitutional Concept

The rehabilitation of the Muhajirs and the fusion of the tribes had made Medina sufficient for nation-building. The basic social problems of the nation were solved through this. Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) began to think of the Constitution as the most important element of a nation. Every nation gains a complete structure when its laws and civil rights are determined. This process named as 'Medina Charter’ was the decisive point in Medina’s National building. Medina was a plural society consisting of diverse religions and tribal societies. The aim of the Charter was to unite them all under a single framework once and for all. Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) framed the Constitution of Medina in such a way that it could be followe...