Religion

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.

Maharashtra mosques reiterate commitment to following noise pollution laws

In light of approaching Eid, state police hold meetings with authorities and local leaders to ensure peace and protection of the Muslim community’s customary rights

72 percent of Mumbai’s mosque hold off on loudspeakers

In keeping with the Supreme Court, mosques stop the use of loudspeakers for morning azaan

Allahabad HC bats for tolerance, but refuses to strike down meat and liquor sale ban

The court held that as the ban only applied to 22 wards in Mathura Vrindavan, it was not a complete ban; also claims of harassment were just “bald sweeping statements”

Aurangabad: Ram Navami procession shows respect to mosque

While passing by the mosque, DJ turned off the music; Aurangabad’s Hindus take a stand for secularism

Vasant More rejects communalism, stands up to Raj Thackeray

Pune’s Katraj Muslims sigh in relief as Corporator Vasant More refuses to follow Thackeray’s instructions to play Hanuman Chalisa outside masjids to protest loudspeakers

Is This the Islam of Prophet Mohammad, a Blessing to Mankind?

Moderate ulema, from whichever sect, must realise the need to introspect deeply and honestly and go far beyond their present positions, if they are serious about rescuing Islam from extremism

No interfaith nikah sans parents’ consent: MP’s Ulama Board’s latest diktat

Madhya Pradesh Ulama Board has “decided” that Muslim parents will have to take a call if their consenting adult children or daughters can marry a non Muslim partner or not

Chhattisgarh: School removes ‘Cross’ from its 30-year-old uniform logo “under duress”

The management of the New Life English Higher Secondary School withdrew the symbol after parents objected

K’taka HC disallows wearing of any religious dress in class; denies interim relief to petitioners

The SC denies urgent hearing in appeal against the order saying it will take up matter at “appropriate time”

Towards Human Fraternity

The aim of ‘International Day of Human Fraternity’ celebrated on February 4 every year is to tell the world that everyone is free to choose their religious or irreligious belief

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