(Author: Afsara Shaheen) The killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho”, in a February 23, 2026, security operation…
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Category: Analysis
Citizenship from a Prophetic Perspective: An Islamic Approach to Social Responsibility and Governance
By Grace Mubashir Citizenship in the contemporary world is largely defined by the nation-state, where individuals’ rights and responsibilities are based on legal documents, borders,…
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Pakistan’s Punjab: Quiescent Violence, Contested Policing, and the Illusion of Stability
Author: Tushar Ranjan Mohanty Terrorism-related incidents in Punjab, Pakistan’s heartland province, recorded relatively lower levels of violence after successive increases over the preceding two years.…
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Bihar’s Maoist Endgame: From Armed Insurgency to the Challenge of Institutionalising Peace
Author: Deepak Kumar Nayak On February 19, 2026, Suresh Koda aka Mustakim, a senior leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a bounty…
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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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Towards Inclusive and Holistic Reform of the Madrasa in India
By Grace Mubashir In Light Of The Recent Supreme Court Verdict, The Article Discusses Possible And Urgent Interventions For Reforming Madrasas For Nation-Building And Community…
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