Interviews

Interview with Mr. Abdur Rasheed Hanjura

Written by admin | 10 October 2010

Eminent Social Activist A.R Hunjura & founder Islamic Relief & Research Trust (IRRT) in conversation with Mushtaq Ul Haq Ahmad Sikander on Social Activism, Voluntary Sector, Women, Challenges, Issues and Working in a Conflict Zone.

Given your profession as an advocate how did you step in the field of Social Activism?

The instinct of Social Service is present in every human being, but the need is to explore and utilize it for the common good. I got my first experience of Social Service during school days when we had to collect donation and bricks for expanding the school building, while in college I was associated with National Cadet Corps(NCC) which infused in me the spirit of social service and our worthy lecturers always insisted that we mustn’t give up this enthusiasm once we leave the college. After college I joined the Kashmir University as a student of Law and came in contact with late Tak Zainegari in 1980’s. He was then running the J&K Yateem Trust and he became the moving spirit and inspiration for me to join the Social Activism whole heartedly. Then ultimately his death in 1989 made me to shoulder more responsibilities of the Yateem Trust and I began to devote half of my capabilities and time to Social Service and half to practicing Law, and I can well say after three decades of association with social work that there is no good on earth that tastes better than working for the welfare of common people, the more you work the less you feel you have done and the motivation of doing more and more crops up with every passing day.

The Intellectual Interviews Saeed bin George

Written by Iesha Javed | 02 April 2010

Brother Muhammad Saeed Bin George from Bangalore is a revert to Islam from Christianity. Born in India he has witnessed varied beliefs and dogmas and embraced for himself Islam as the way of life. Being a software Engineer by profession as well as an entrepreneur he is well aware of the common man's psyche and is actively involved in Dawa. He offers a pragmatic solution to the social chaos of our times: "Justice is the solution and Islam alone can deliver justice". He gave this interview to THE INTELLECTUAL in February 2010.

Interview with Brother Andre Hassan Philips, a revert from the U.K.

Written by Iesha Javed | 14 March 2010

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Brother Andre Hassan Philips is from the U.K. Born in London, his family is from Jamaica and he has embraced Islam at the age of barely 16. Having graduated with a degree in Business administration, he owns Arabian Luxuries, specializing in Arabian health and beauty products. He loves to do Dawa as much as possible and has succeeded in calling at least seven people to Islam by the will of Allah. In February 2010 he shared his story with Iesha Javed.

AN INTERVIEW WITH ROSS TIRELLI, NOW MR. ABDULLAH AL OURANE, A REVERT FROM ITALY -by Iesha Javed

Written by Iesha Javed | 21 February 2010

Brother Abdullah Bin Yousuf Al Ourane, is a revert From Italy who embraced Islam recently after he came into contact with Islamic teachings while travelling in Northern Albania. In this interview with Iesha Javed he tells us more about the emotional, spiritual and intellectual dimensions of his journey.

AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. ABU AMEENAH BILAL PHILIPS- by Iesha Javed

Written by Iesha Javed | 13 February 2010

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Dr. Bilal Philips is a world renowned Islamic scholar and holds posts ranging from Dean to Director at institutions in four countries: Preston International College (Chennai), Knowledge International University (Riyadh), Islamic Studies Academy(Doha), College of Dawah (Sudan) and is Chancellor of ISLAMIC ONLINE UNIVERSITY. Born in Jamaica he has lived in Canada, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. and Qatar. After embracing Islam in the 70’s, he has constantly been in the quest of gaining knowledge and after graduating from the Islamic University of Medina, he did his M.A. from the Riyadh University followed by a P.hD from the University of Wales (1994).

Following is the text of the 30 min. Interview he gave to Iesha Javed in February 2010.