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Monthly Archives: October 2008
Jihad? But What About Other Verses In Qur’an?
Some Muslim terrorists are using Quranic verses on jihad to lend legitimacy to their inhuman terrorist attacks while disregarding all the other Quranic injunctions against their actions. Continue reading
Posted in Islam
Tagged Al-Qaida, Allah, India, Islam, jihad, Mecca, muslim, Osama bin Laden, Prophet-Muhammad, quran, Shari'ah law, terrorists
42 Comments
Azamgarh Muslims Should Turn A New Page
The quaint district of Azamgarh in Easter Uttar Pradesh has been in news recently for all the wrong reasons. A look at the Muslims of Azamgarh and the challenges facing the community. Continue reading
Posted in India
Tagged Allama Shibli Nomani, Azamgarh, Indian Mujahideen, Indian Mujahidin, Kaifi Azmi, Terrorism
11 Comments
Media, Muslims And Mujahideen
A bomb does not discriminate between a Hindu or a Muslim. Indian media should play a more balanced role and provide a nuanced perspective while discussing the issue of terrorism. Continue reading
Posted in News & Analysis
Tagged Hindu, Indian Mujahideen, Indians, Islam, journalist, media, muslim, RSS, SIMI
43 Comments
The Concept Of Jihad In Islam
The concept of Jihad has been maligned much by the actions of terrorists invoking the concept for their inhuman actions. However, true essence of Jihad is struggle with one’s self, not with others. Continue reading
Posted in Islam
Tagged Islam, jihad, Kaaba, Mecca, Medina, Prophet-Muhammad, qital, quran, Qureish, Sahih Bukhari
44 Comments
Nanavati Report On Godhra Tragedy: Erasing The Obvious Truths
Constituted after the horrific tragedy of Sabarmati expressat Godhra in 2002, Nanavati-Mehta Commission reached pre-determined conclusions and did nothing to clear the picture. Continue reading
Posted in News & Analysis
Tagged Godhra, Hindu, India, ISI, muslim, Nanavati-Mehta, VHP-BJP
75 Comments
The Role Of Madrasas In Inter-Faith Dialogue
Madrasas being centers of Islamic learning should take an active interest in inter-faith community discussions and counter the misinformation propagated by some quarters. Continue reading
Peace In A Plural Society
By its very nature, there will be differences of opinion in a pluralistic society. Maulana Wahiduddin Khan in his book Aman-e-Alam (Global Peace) argues for more tolerance and acceptance of differences for communal harmony. Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged communal-violence, Hindu, India, Islam, muslim, Prophet-Muhammad, quran, RSS
21 Comments
Life On Earth Possible, But Not Safe!
Lessons of peace and non-violence should be learned and re-learned to save humanity. It is important to think about these while celebrating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Posted in Society
Tagged Atomic Bomb, Earth, mahatma-gandhi, Non Violence, UNO, Violence, Wars and conflicts
2 Comments