By Grace Mubashir The Holy Qur’an described Mecca as the ‘Mother of Villages’ (Umm al-Qura), where the Ka’ba, the centre of Islamic civilization, is located.…
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Category: Analysis
Tipu Sultan and the Modernisation of Kerala
By Grace Mubashir Tipu Sultan was an important ruler of the Mysore Kingdom that grew in southern India in the late 1700s. It was his…
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Tipu’s Religious Policy In Kerala
By Grace Mubashir One subject that has been heavily criticized by history books is the religious policy implemented by Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore,…
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When Scholarship Met Political Islam: The Salman Nadwi Story
The passing of Maulana Salman Hussaini Nadwi marks the end of a long and influential chapter in contemporary Indian Islamic thought. A prolific scholar, teacher…
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Bhadohi’s Muslim Carpet Artisans: Weaving India’s Heritage into Global Homes
India’s rich cultural heritage is reflected not only in its monuments, languages, and traditions but also in the extraordinary craftsmanship of its artisans. Among the…
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Tipu’s Role In The Development Of Trade And Industry In Malabar
By Grace Mubashir The commercial and industrial sector is the major area that marked Tipu Sultan’s role in the modernization of India. The progress in…
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Reforms in Muslim Family and Personal Laws
By Grace Mubashir Islam’s law of inheritance is once again under discussion. Debates for and against Sharia law in general and inheritance law in particular…
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Division of Inheritance and Islamic Family System
By Grace Mubashir The Holy Qur’an (Al-Hadid 25) has declared that at various stages of history, messengers were appointed with clear messages, and the Books and…
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What Is Arabic-Malayalam: Has It Alienated Malayali Muslims from Their Local Culture and Literature, Or Can It Be Considered an Embodiment of Syncretic Pluralism?
By Grace Mubashir Arabic-Malayalam is the way of writing Malayalam language in Arabic. There are twenty-eight letters in Arabic. Only fifteen of them can be…
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Awakening a Nation: The Rise of Youth-Led Civic Engagement
As India celebrates the world’s largest democracy, a significant transformation is unfolding beneath the surface of electoral politics. Young Indians are increasingly moving beyond the…
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