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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.

Domicile certificate for others, no rehab plan yet for Kashmiri Pandits?

The community has demanded that the gov't first rehabilitate the lakhs of Kashmiri Pandits before it grants outsiders the domicile rights

Mumbai police book five for allegedly gathering at mosque during Covid-19 lockdown

It was reported that 70 people had gathered at the mosque for a discussion on distribution of essential commodities

Joe Biden bats for restoration of rights in Kashmir

A policy paper released by the Biden campaign said that the Indian government’s measures are inconsistent with its tradition of secularism and a multi-religious democracy

Freedom of Religion: Indian Scenario

While the freedom movement accorded them equal status as religions, the communal forces regard Islam and Christianity as alien religions.  

Muslim man called “terrorist”, lynched in Saharanpur

Incident took place in western UP, four days ago, but came to light only when video of the lynching went viral!

Rigorous historical analysis is needed to comprehend contemporary politics

The Citizenship Amendment Act is inherently discriminatory, and its supporters’ arguments lack historical and cultural depth.

Why higher number of Muslims booked for lockdown violations: Telangana HC

The court asked Hyderabad police to file a fresh report, while observing loopholes in its counter affidavit

Why Muslims Should Raise a Toast to Javed Akhtar

Lyricist Javed Akhtar along with his wife Shabana Azmi....

Tablighi Jamaat: HCs come to the rescue of foreign nationals, grant bail, ask govts to avoid criminal trial

The foreign nationals who came to attend the congregation in Delhi and are now in prisons from violating visa norms, are being safeguarded by the courts of law

Do all Lives Matter in India?

Exposing the striking differences in the responses of Indian state as compared to the United States while dealing with police action vis a vis vulnerable groups

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