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Monthly Archives: June 2008
Salalah – City Of The Prophets
Salalah in Oman is a blessed city. It has several Prophets and other God-fearing souls resting in peace. The place is also full of greenery and beautiful sights. Continue reading
Posted in Islam
Tagged arabs, dhofar, Islam, oman, prophet ayub, prophet hud, prophet imran, prophet saleh, Religion, salalah
21 Comments
Book Review: Chasing A Mirage
In his book, Tarek Fatah takes a one-sided approach while analyzing political Islam and its relevance. Continue reading
Indian Deobandis Against Terrorism: Reiterating A Historical Tradition
The recent anti-terror rally led by Deoband rather than an exception is a reiteration of a long tradition Continue reading
Posted in Terrorism
Tagged Anti-terrorism, Communalism, Darul-Uloom, Deoband, Deobandi, Fatwa, Terrorism, terrorists
7 Comments
Kaifi Azmi – The Poet And The Man
Remembering the famous Urdu poet, Kaifi Azmi, on his 6th death anniversary. Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Heritage
Tagged Azamgarh, Communalism, Communism, Kaifi Azmi, mumbai, Shaukat Azmi, Shia, urdu, Urdu-Poetry
7 Comments
Politics Of Identity And Intolerance
A satirical piece on plans for a grand Shivaji statue results into an attack on the house of journalist, Kumar Ketkar. Continue reading
Posted in Journalism
Tagged Arabian Sea, Extremism, Intolerance, Kumar Ketkar, maharashtra, mumbai, Shivaji
8 Comments
A Great Step Towards Shia-Sunni Unity
Overcoming years of mistrust, Shia and Sunni communities are reaching out to each other in a novel way. Continue reading
Posted in Islam
Tagged Haji Kalimullah, Indian Shia, Kalbe Jawwad, Kalbe Sadiq, Lucknow, Malihabad, Shia, Sunni
28 Comments
The Kite Runner
A review of the critically acclaimed novel by Khalid Hosseini. Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Society
Tagged Afghanistan, hazara, khalid-hosseini, taliban, the-kite-runner
4 Comments
Rajnath Singh At BJP National Executive – Two Steps Backward
BJP President Rajnath Singh offers nothing new in his National Executive speech except a phrase and a controversy. Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged bjp, Karnataka, LK Advani, Manmohan Singh, NDA, Parliamentary Elections 2009, Rajnath-Singh, RSS, UPA
16 Comments