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Wahhabism, Ahle Hadis, or Salafism’s Impact on the Muslim World
Wahhabism’s interpretations have been linked to global terrorism, misrepresenting Islam as a violent religion.
Fight words with words, IMSD opposes banning of books
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Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy (IMSD) does not support the call by certain Muslim organisations for a re-ban on Salman Rushdie’s book Satanic Verses.
Who stands to gain the most from an alliance between politicians and religious leaders?
A week before the recently held 2024 Maharashtra Assembly...
Progressive modern Muslim scholars reconnect to the rationalist tradition in Islam
The principles articulated by rationalist scholars resonate with contemporary debates on universal human rights, challenging the perception that Islamic thought is inherently opposed to rationalism or individual rights.
Temple Management & Tirupati: the ‘WHYs’ behind temple regulation explained
State and now government control have been an integral part of temple management especially since vast donations have been a form of seeking favour and patronage
Zakir Naik’s lecture tour sparks outrage in Pakistan: Misogyny and extremism in the spotlight
Controversial preacher's inflammatory remarks against women and dismissal of critical social issues like paedophilia have led to widespread backlash, raising concerns about religious extremism and intolerance.
Supreme Court pulls up Andhra CM for making unsubstantiated public remarks on Tirupati laddu ghee, which led to controversy
Bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan question timing of CM’s statements amid ongoing investigation on the ghee; stress need for prudence in sensitive religious matters
Sectarian Hate reported from UP’s Dewa Sharif town
Uttar Pradesh's Dewa Sharif witnessed sectarian hate when a speaker labelled Shia Muslims as ‘Khatmal’ (bed bug) at an event while fuelling sectarian hate
Why Babadom Flourishes: Insecurity is the Core
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