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Faith recast as social justice? Revisiting Shariati’s vision of Islam as liberation
Even as Iran grapples with an existential crisis as a result of the war with US and Israel, there appears little effort among the more aware sections across the...
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
Afghanistan: Women, Economy and Taliban
By discrimination on the basis of gender, the Taliban are violating key principles of equality laid down in Islam
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