By Grace Mubashir Abu Muhammad Al-Maqdisi Occupies A Unique Position Within The Jihadi-Salafi Movement, Bridging The Gap Between The Purist And Militant Wings Of Salafism.…
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Is Quietist Salafism Non-Violent and Apolitical? The Ideological Danger Less Appreciated and Scrutinized
By Grace Mubashir On The Surface, Quietist Salafism Appears Non-Violent and Apolitical, But Its Potential to Contribute to Radicalization Has Been Scrutinized in Recent Years…
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Zakir Naik and His Influence on Indian Muslims: An Examination of Polarizing Preaching
By Grace Mubashir Zakir Naik’s Teachings Present a Significant Challenge to The Idea of Plural Islam in India. His Rigid Interpretation of the Faith, influenced…
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Non-Muslim volunteers cook sehri for fasting Muslim students of Kota
Malick Asghar Hashmi/New Delhi While the people all over Kota, a city in Rajasthan known for its coaching industry, fall asleep, a mega kitchen in…
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Salafism and the Concept of Bid’a or Religious Innovation: The Debates on the Vistas of Islamic Growth and Diversity
By Grace Mubashir Salafi Interpretations of Bid’a Underscore the Movement’s Commitment to Preserving What It Considers the Purest Form of Islam, Yet This Approach Has…
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Fragrance and Kohl During Fasting in Ramadan: Does It Break the Fast?
As soon as the sacred month of Ramadan begins, many jurisprudential (fiqh-related) questions arise along with acts of worship. One of the most common questions…
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Siyasa Sharia: Linking Classical Islamic Governance with Contemporary Reform
By Grace Mubashir While Siyasa sharia offers significant potential for reform, it is not without criticism. Some conservative scholars argue that it provides too much…
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A Voice of Unity Rising from Haldwani: Rohit Prakash’s Initiative in Support of Muslim Shopkeepers During Ramadan
An inspiring initiative strengthening India’s Ganga-Jamuni culture has emerged from Uttarakhand. According to a report published in Awaz The Voice, in the Banbhoolpura area of…
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From Global Call to Spiritual Endeavour: The Ottoman Declaration of Jihad in World War and Its Legacy in Modern Muslim Thought
By Grace Mubashir The Ottoman Empire’s Declaration Of Jihad In World War I Represents A Significant Historical Moment In The Relationship Between Politics And Religion…
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History, Bloodshed, and Politics: Why Jamaat-e-Islami Remains Unacceptable to Bengali Muslims
(Dr Naushad Alam Chishti Alig) The recent electoral victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has once again brought Jamaat-e-Islami into the national spotlight. Despite…
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