religion – Rokan's Journal

An Old Foundation of Harmony: The Shadow of New Conspiracies and Crises

June 26, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd.) Bangladesh is a land of harmony with a history stretching back centuries. The story of this land is not merely the separate history of Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, or Christians; rather, it is a unique history of coexistence, mutual respect, and cultural integration. For generations, the people of Bengal have … More An Old Foundation of Harmony: The Shadow of New Conspiracies and Crises

Beyond the Blade: The Forgotten Soul of Qurbani

May 25, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) The season of Eid ul Adha arrives each year with the sound of takbeer, the smell of incense in freshly laundered clothes, and the anticipation of sacrifice. For hundreds of millions of Muslims across South Asia – in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and beyond – it is among the most … More Beyond the Blade: The Forgotten Soul of Qurbani

Zakat Management: A Commendable Initiative by the Prime Minister

April 13, 2026

HRM Rokan Uddin Zakat management in Bangladesh has long remained a neglected subject, despite the country being one of the largest Muslim-majority nations in the world. Every year, millions of Muslims fulfill their religious obligation by paying zakat, yet due to the absence of a coordinated and institutional framework, this vast financial potential is spent … More Zakat Management: A Commendable Initiative by the Prime Minister

We Need to Communicate with Allah

August 21, 2025

Prayer is the way we communicate with God (Allah) who created us and sent us to this world with a definite purpose, because he desires us to maintain a relationship with him. Allah talks to us through His word in QURAN and He helps us understand His word and apply it to our lives. It’s … More We Need to Communicate with Allah

Unveiling the Hypocrisy of India’s Secularism: A Nation Ensnared by Fundamentalism and Intolerance

June 2, 2025

India, often hailed as the world’s largest democracy and a secular nation, has long projected an image of tolerance, inclusivity, and pluralism. However, beneath this carefully constructed veneer lies a nation that is increasingly driven by an extremist ideology, Hindutva, which is fundamentally at odds with the values of democracy, secularism, and equality. The ruling … More Unveiling the Hypocrisy of India’s Secularism: A Nation Ensnared by Fundamentalism and Intolerance

FASTING IN RAMADAN

March 11, 2025

Ramadan (Sawm) is one of the five pillars of Islam and the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. The meaning of Sawm is to ‘abstain’. In this month, Allah Subhana Wa Taala (SWT) has made it compulsory that the fasting be observed by day, and he has made the ‘Taraweeh’ (Ramadan nightly prayer) a ‘Sunnah’. … More FASTING IN RAMADAN

ISKCON: Background, Activities, and Allegations of Political Involvement

November 6, 2024

Introduction The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), widely known as the Hare Krishna movement, has a complex history marked by religious fervor, global expansion, and ongoing controversies. Originally a Gaudiya Vaishnava Hindu organization, ISKCON was founded by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in New York City on July 13, 1966, with the goal of … More ISKCON: Background, Activities, and Allegations of Political Involvement