by Uzma Khatoon The Indian public sphere was recently stirred by controversial remarks from a prominent traditional Sunni leader, who defended a circular issued by…
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Why Maulana Maududi’s political Islam is not relevant in twenty-first-century India
by Saquib Salim “Certainly. I should have no objection even if the Muslims of India are treated in that form of Government as shudras and…
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Modern Neo-Traditionalism: Reclaiming Classical Islam in a Changing World
By Grace Mubashir Modern neo-traditionalism has emerged as one of the most compelling developments in contemporary Sunni Islam. At its core, it is an attempt…
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India Is A Land OF Sufi Islam; And The Eid Not Celebrated
Guest Author: Justice Markandey Katju (Retired) There are two main Eid’s among Muslims, Eid-ul-Fitr, which is celebrated after the Holy month of Ramadan ( or…
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Fabled Voyage of Perumals to Arabia and Early History Islam in Kerala
By Grace Mubashir Perumal’s Conversion Story Has Mainly Two Versions. One Is About Propitiation And The Other Is Related To Dream Interpretation. Conversion Is A…
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Fact Check: Six-Year-Old Video Falsely Shared as Evidence of People Abandoning Islam in Iran
A video is being widely circulated on social media with sensational claims that people in Iran are abandoning Islam. The posts further allege that more…
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Forgotten Matriarchal Islam in India
By Grace Mubashir Matriarchy was widely practiced till mid twentieth century by Muslims in parts of North Malabar and in Travancore princely State. According to…
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Islam and Gender Questions: Ibn Arabi’s Approaches to Divinity and Sexuality
By Grace Mubashir By Adopting Sexuality As A Metaphor, Ibn Arabi Challenges Hierarchical Views Of Gender And Sexuality. Ibn Arabi Challenges Gender Hierarchies By Equating…
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Islam And Rebellion: The Islamic Tradition Prohibits Revolt Even Against Despotic States: In Modern Discourses (Second Part)
By Grace Mubashir Radical Preachers Have Used Erroneous Islamic Political Ideas To Rise Against The Government And Sow The Seeds Of Anarchy. Still, Islamic Organizations…
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Islam And Rebellion: The Islamic Tradition Prohibits Revolt Even Against Despotic States (First Part)
By Grace Mubashir Radical Preachers Have Used Erroneous Islamic Political Ideas To Rise Against The Government And Sow The Seeds Of Anarchy. Still, Islamic Organizations…
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