BY Nouran Hassan After 9/11 incidents, a global discourse on ‘moderate Islam’ or Sufism has been promoted by many US think tanks to counter-balance the extreme…
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Sufism and Political Islam: a viable replacement? (2)
BY Nouran Hassan The first part of this work dealt with the historical manifestations of Sufism in the Muslim world bearing emphasis on the varied roles…
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Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir’s Return to Electoral Politics: History, Importance, and Relevance
By Grace Mubashir After A Hiatus Of Nearly 37 Years, JIJK Has Returned To The Political Arena, Making Its Participation In The 2024 Elections A…
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A Purist Jihadi-Salafi: The Ideology of Abu Muhammad al-Maqdisi
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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When Context Matters: Understanding the Clarification by Indian Journalist Braj Mohan Singh
In the fast-moving and highly polarized information environment of modern conflicts, a single interview clip can travel across the world within minutes, often detached from…
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Ghost Of Sykes-Picot Fuelling Terrorism In Middle East: Political Solutions Preface Ideological Battle Against Terrorism
By Grace Mubashir To Address The Rise Of Islamic Terrorism In The Middle East, We Must Understand The Historical And Geopolitical Forces That Have Shaped…
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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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The Israel-Palestine Conflict: Implications For Plural Religious Understanding Worldwide
By Grace Mubashir The Ongoing Israel-Palestine Conflict Poses Significant Challenges To Plural Religious Understanding. As Religious Identities Become Increasingly Entwined With Political Ideologies, The Potential…
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US-Israeli war with Iran threatens Asia’s fragile ecosystem
The tempest touches the emotions and economies of people — Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and small Christian communities By : John Dayal An Indian security personnel…
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