Politics, not justice, remains the main hurdle in Dalit Christians’ quest for constitutional rights. The hopes of about 20 million Christians, whose ancestors converted from…
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Black Day in Jammu and Kashmir — Remembering Pakistan-Sponsored Tribal Invasion of 1947
By Farooq Ganderbali, October 22, 1947, remains one of the darkest dates in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. On this day, armed tribal raiders…
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Owaisi’s Politics: A Jinnah Like Trap That Could Further Marginalise Indian Muslims?
(Dr. Shujaat Ali Quadri) Why identity driven political mobilisation may offer short term emotional satisfaction while weakening long term representation, social integration and political influence…
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Charming idea of Ihsan: the importance of ethical Islam in everyday lives
By Mubashir Let’s start with a thoughtful reflection. How do we perceive Islam today? How our personal and social aspirations go along with Islamic teachings.…
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Fiqh al-Taysīr: The Islamic Jurisprudence of Ease and Its Relevance to Modern Life
Fiqh al-Taysīr is an important dimension of Islamic jurisprudence. Rooted in the Qur’an and the Sunnah and developed through classical legal reasoning, it recognises that…
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Taunting the Bullies: Navi Pillay Wins the Nobel Peace Prize
By Dr Binoy Kampmark The Nobel Peace Prize is an institution long stuffed with straw. Established by the inventor of dynamite Alfred Nobel, its very…
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Why is it important for Muslim organisations to do introspection?
By Grace Mubashir The history of Muslim organisations in India traces back to colonial Bengal. Anjuman-e-Islami Calcutta was founded in 1855; this was the pioneer…
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When Artificial Intelligence Becomes a Tool for Terror: The New Technological Threat
By Grace Mubashir The recent report of Claude AI on terrorist organisations using their facility for activities raises serious concern. This article is a serious…
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Fiqh Of Muwāṭanah: Citizenship, Belonging, And Islamic Jurisprudence in The Modern State
By Grace Mubashir The fiqh of muwāṭanah represents one of the most important areas of contemporary Islamic jurisprudence. Its central question is how Muslims can…
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Lohia’s realization of a vibrant and active Gandhi
(Dr. Prem Singh)“The greatest revolution of our time is, therefore, a procedural revolution, removal of injustice through a mode of action characterised by justice. The…
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