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Kaleem Kawaja

Iqbal, Jinnah And The Lost Glory Of The Muslims Of India

by Kaleem Kawaja

Mohammad Iqbal, Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Abul Kalam Azad were three of the most influential Muslim leaders in the 20th century. A look at how their political philosophies shaped the destiny of millions of Muslims in the Indian sub-continent.

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Azamgarh Muslims Should Turn A New Page

by Kaleem Kawaja

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.

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Mehrauli Bomb Blast And Phool Walon Ki Sair

by Kaleem Kawaja

Recent bomb blast in Mehrauli killed three innocent Indians and injured over a dozen. Mehrauli hosts “Phoolwalon Ki Sair”, a historical event with its roots in communal harmony.

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India: A Secular Democracy Strains For Balance

by Kaleem Kawaja

Founders of the modern state of India envisioned a secular democracy and the idea is being tested now as never before.

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9/11 Anniversary Is Time To Reflect For Muslims

by Kaleem Kawaja

Muslims must introspect on the 7th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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Why Are Muslims Alienated From America’s Political Parties?

by Kaleem Kawaja

American Muslims have become marginalized from the political arena after 9/11 attacks.

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Who Shrunk The Muslim Intelligentsia?

by Kaleem Kawaja

Clerics are generally seen to be the representative Indian Muslim leaders. Is that really the case?

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Faraz – The Poet, The Romantic, The Rebel

by Kaleem Kawaja

Dissecting the life and works of Ahmad Faraz, the famous poet of South Asia

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The “Angry Hindus” And The Muslims

by Kaleem Kawaja

Some Hindus are angry – at Indian state and at Indian Muslims. What are the reasons behind it and what is the rationale?

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Kaifi Azmi – The Poet And The Man

by Kaleem Kawaja

Remembering the famous Urdu poet, Kaifi Azmi, on his 6th death anniversary.

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