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Ex-Muslims observe ‘No Hijab Day’

'Let men wear it'

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

In Hathras in Uttar Pradesh in a stampede nearly...

The Naive Bhole Baba

Bhole Baba whose satsang in Hathras, UP, resulted in...

Muslims must rethink: Mass slaughter of animals on Bakrid and the meaning of sacrifice

Revisiting the essence of sacrifice in Islam involves embracing a holistic approach that integrates spiritual, social, environmental, and economic dimensions

The Significance of Male Reformist Ijtihad on Gender Issues in Advancing Gender Affirmative Interpretations of Islam

Historically, Gender-Affirmative Interpretations Were Often Dismissed By Conservative-Minded Male Scholars As Feminist Or Subjective Products Of Female Identity. However, Male Reformist Scholars Challenge This Narrative By Providing A Male Perspective On Gender Equality Within Islam.

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