Category Archives: culture

Naga Tribe

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The word Naga has evolved from the word Nagna, which means naked. It is so because the Nagas are known by the paucity of their clothes. Some also say that the word Naga originated from Naga meaning Snake or king … Continue reading →

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People of Maghalaya

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The Khasi, Jaintia, Bhoi, War collectively known as the Hynniewtrep people predominantly inhabit the districts of East Meghalaya, also known to be one of the earliest ethnic group of settlers in the Indian sub-continent, belonging to the Proto Austroloid Monkhmer … Continue reading →

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Gujjar Tribe

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Origin The origins of the Gurjars are uncertain. The Gurjara clan appeared in northern India about the time of the Huna invasions of northern India. Some scholars, such as V. A. Smith, believed that the Gujjars were foreign immigrants, possibly … Continue reading →

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Drinking and Islam

Posted on May 10, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

a) Drink essential. Drink is essentially necessary for everything in the world as without it nothing can live. Plants die without watery nourishment. Man is also not free from that law. The Quran says: And Allah created every living thing … Continue reading →

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