Author: Abdul Rehman Patel

Dawat-e-Islami Mawlid & Graduation Ceremony Held in Fort Bend

Abdul Rehman Patel

Dawat-e-Islami Holds Grand Mawlid and Graduation Ceremony in Fort Bend Seven young scholars graduate in Jamia-tul-Madina’s fourth U.S. commencement, bringing the total number of graduates to 28 Rosenberg, Texas: Abdul Rehman Patel Dawat-e-Islami USA hosted a grand Mawlid and Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas. Held in celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi ﷺ, the event drew more than 500 attendees, filling the hall with families, community members, young people, and distinguished guests. The evening featured recitation of the Holy Quran, Hamd and…

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Imran Khan and Pakistan’s Political History: A Question That Remains

Abdul Rehman Patel

Removing One Person Does Not Make the Question Disappear How many times has Pakistan learned this lesson in eight decades, and how many times has it forgotten it? Abdul Rehman Patel Reading Pakistan’s history, one sometimes feels that instead of moving forward, we keep traveling in circles. The characters change. Governments change. Uniforms change. Political parties change. Even the methods used to neutralize political opponents change. Yet one question remains: If a popular political leader becomes a problem for the existing power structure, should that leader be defeated politically, or…

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Pakistan 2047: Why Today’s Children Will Shape the Nation’s Future

Abdul Rehman Patel

Pakistan 2047 Is Standing at the School Gate Today Twenty-one years from now, we will celebrate Pakistan’s centenary. But what kind of generation are we preparing today to celebrate it?  Abdul Rehman Patel August 14, 2047. Pakistan will have completed one hundred years of independence. Islamabad will be illuminated. Green and white flags will flutter across Karachi. Lahore’s landmarks will glow with lights. The national anthem will echo across the country, and with immense pride we will say: Pakistan is one hundred years old. But step away from that scene…

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Pillar PAC Hosts Fort Bend County Candidate Forum Ahead of November Election

Abdul Rehman Patel

Pillar PAC Hosts Fort Bend County Candidate Forum, Candidates Discuss Key Local Issues Democratic and Republican nominees face voters, outlining positions on financial transparency, taxes, public safety, economic development and community representation Richmond, Texas — A. Rehman Patel Ahead of the November elections, Pillar PAC hosted a Candidate Forum on Tuesday, August 18, at Kahwa Culture Yemeni Coffee in Richmond, giving Fort Bend County voters an opportunity to hear directly from Democratic and Republican candidates competing for two important county offices. For Fort Bend County Treasurer, Democratic nominee Jeffrey L.…

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Fort Bend County Budget and Tax Rate Caught in Legal Standoff

Abdul Rehman Patel

Fort Bend County Budget and Tax Rate Remain Caught in Political and Legal Standoff Commissioners Court Moves Forward on Proposed Property Tax Rate as McCoy and Prestage Remain Absent and Dispute Over Wong’s Authority Continues A Rehman Patel RICHMOND, Texas: An ongoing legal dispute over the office of Fort Bend County Judge is now affecting critical decisions involving the county budget and property tax rate. On Thursday, the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court moved forward with the proposed property tax rate. However, Democratic Commissioners Dexter McCoy and Grady Prestage were…

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Muhammad Ali Bhatti’s Quaid-e-Azam Portrait Unveiled in Houston

Abdul Rehman Patel

A History Brought to Life in Colors Muhammad Ali Bhatti’s Art Casts a New Light on Quaid-e-Azam Abdul Rehman Patel Some portraits simply adorn walls, while others compel the viewer to stop, look, and reflect. This classic portrait of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, created by renowned Houston-based artist Muhammad Ali Bhatti, belongs to the latter category. We have grown up seeing images of Quaid-e-Azam: the dignified face, the iconic Jinnah cap, and those deep, penetrating eyes that seem to look far beyond the present. But when Muhammad Ali Bhatti brought…

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Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary, Eyes Historic U.S. Senate Seat

Abdul Rehman Patel

A New Chapter of History at the Doorstep of the U.S. Senate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s Historic Victory Could Make Him America’s First Muslim U.S. Senator  A Rehman Patel Some elections do more than decide who will occupy a political office. They reveal how a society is changing and who is beginning to find a place at the table of power. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate is one such moment. After a highly competitive and closely watched primary, El-Sayed defeated Congresswoman Haley Stevens to…

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