By Qamar Bashir Since my early youth, I have firmly believed that Islam is not a religion for the ignorant or the indifferent. It is not for those who refuse to seek knowledge, who shy away from questioning, learning, or understanding the world’s great intellectual traditions—be it philosophy, science, or theology. Islam, at its core, invites human beings to ponder, to analyze, and to implement the divine commands of the Qur’an in a way that enriches their lives—spiritually, morally, and intellectually. Today, an astonishing phenomenon is sweeping through the heartRead More

by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Tax collection has always been an indispensable pillar in the architecture of a functioning state. Since the earliest formations of organized governance, levying taxes has been a standard practice to ensure the sustenance of administrative machinery, provision of public services, and the defense of the realm. No society, however prosperous or modest, can remain viable without a steady inflow of revenue, and taxes provide precisely that foundation. In modern states, particularly those with large populations and growing development needs, tax collection becomes not merely a fiscalRead More