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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.

Images in Contrast: Bloodied body of 38 year-old Idrees Pasha, a beaming Abdul Rashid

One bloodied, dead, the other stoic and smiling, two contrasting visuals of Muslims from Karnataka reflect a bitter reality

Demolition of 3 Churches in BJP-Ruled Manipur for ‘Illegal Construction’ causes social media uproar

The news of three churches being demolished by the Manipur government authorities, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in power has gone viral on social media given the much publicised religious offering by prime minister Narendra Modi at the Sacred Heart Church in the country’s capital in Easter Sunday, April 9

Ujjain Horror: Muslim man allegedly burnt to death by five cops

No further details have been forthcoming and cops have claimed that the man set himself on fire. The victim was allegedly an accomplice in a bribery case where a cop was involved.

Two Muslim youth killed in Jharkhand, one by a cop, other by a mob

Wasim Sajjad was found tied to the back of a car by his father but the police claimed he was injured as he fell from the tractor while trying to escape the police as they chased him for smuggling sand.

Muslims attacked while offering Namaz in Haryana

Some young Hindu boys entered the mosque and started assaulting people offering Namaz, including women and children, injuring 9 who had to be taken to the hospital.

Madhya Pradesh: Another Muslim youth lynched on suspicion of stealing, victim suffered multiple stab wounds and bruises all over his body

The incident was reported from Khandwa District, where hate crimes against Muslims have been increasing since last year

Under Guise of Religious Conversions, Attacks by Hindutva Groups Worsen Situation for Christians in India

Christians face attacks, disrupted prayer meetings, and church vandalism - their cries for help go unheard as the police arrest the victims, side with the perpetrators

Mumbai: Police foils attempts to disturb peace in Mira Road

Concerted efforts have been made to disturb communal harmony in Naya Nagar, in the backdrop of rising communal tensions in the region.

Iftar observed by students of all faiths; Muslim students break their fast while non-Muslim students serve food and beverages

The month of Ramadan brings people together regardless of religious or cultural differences

In the Case of the Maliana Massacre, Justice Both Delayed and Denied

From the filing of the FIR 36 years ago to the verdict delivered on March 31, 2023, nothing in the case has been just.

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