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West Bengal: Outpour of anguish from the Christian community over recent attacks on churches
Hundreds of people from the Christian community marched to Kolkata’s Esplanade on Thursday (November 5, 2026) in protest against the rising cases of mob attacks on churches across the state
The West as Enigma: Why Muslims Must Understand the Occident on Its Own Terms
The ideas of Shariati, Mawdudi, Qutb, and Nadwi provide important critiques of Western materialism, imperialism, and secularism, but remain largely reactive in their approach.
Maududi Is Not Relevant for Indian Muslims — Nor Is Ghamidi
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Shariat Campaign: Ulema’s Boon to Hindutva
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Four decade-long misogyny of a law academic? Tahir Mahmood’s defence of Manusmriti echoes in his criticism of the 1985 Shah Bano verdict
The author argues that the positions of the legal scholar, Prof. Tahir Mahmood over forty years --defending the Manusmriti in 2026 and his opposition to maintenance for Muslim women at the time of the Shah Bano verdict in 1985 –reveal a cohesive, conservative worldview that normalises gender hierarchy under the guise of legal protectionism.
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Kerala's Grand Mufti Aboobacker Musliyar and the Misreading of Qur’an
Muslim women will define their own lives & choices: Bebaak Collective responds to Kerala cleric
Islamic history is rich with examples of women’s participation, says a statement issued by Bebaak Collective that also condemns the Kerala Muslim cleric’s controversial statement
Six Days On, Still No FIR: What happened to Shaheen and Nafisa Khan at Saket Police Station?
Shaheen and Nafisa Khan gave a detailed written complaint naming police personnel, describing the alleged assault and pointing to CCTV footage. Yet six days after the September 3 incident, the women say their case has still not been registered
Two women journalists allege police assault after questioning Delhi CM, say attack intensified after police heard they were Muslim
Shaheen and Nafisa Khan say they were detained while covering a CM event and assaulted at Saket police station
“Balancing Principles”: Are Hindutva far-right supporters and Muslim illiberalism often cosy bedfellows?
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