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Author Archives: Raza Rumi
Folklore Sans Frontiers
Six decades have passed since rivers of blood were unleashed by the tragic events of 1947, where an unnatural division of a territory was imposed by a cabal of self-obsessed politicians of all varieties and faiths, in cahoots with their imperial masters. It will take years, perhaps decades, but the dream for a visa-less, peacefully coexistent countries of South Asia will be realized. We will wait, but not give up Continue reading
Indo-Pak Dosti
Following their popular leaders, Mahatma Gandhi who was killed by a Hindu fanatic due to his overtures to muslims and Mohammed Ali Jinnah who is on record as having planned to go on vacation to India and perhaps retire there as well – the people have yearned for peace and friendship. Continue reading
Posted in Politics
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Sufism: The Heart of Islam (New Book by Sadia Dehlvi)
Sadia Dehlvi’s book is a timely addition to the debates on Islam, Sufism and its accessibility and reader-friendliness. Whilst exploring the core of Sufi thought, the book traces the extraordinary lives of the early Sufis including the companions of the Prophet (PBUH), their sayings, and their emphasis on the purification of the heart. Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged delhi, Indian Sufism, Khushwant Singh, Sadia-Dehlvi, Sufism
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Ghalib: Ode to Benaras
It is sad that our ancestors, not in a very distant past, were much more respectful of other religions. Mirza Ghalib at his time wrote glowingly about Benaras during a visit to the Hindu holy city. Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Heritage
Tagged Banaras, Benaras, Communalism, Ghalib, Indian Sufism, Mirza-Ghalib, Sufism, urdu, Urdu-Poetry, Varanasi
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Beyond Borders – With Shubha Mudgal And Tina Sani
Music is contributing towards reclaiming shared heritage of India and Pakistan. Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Heritage
Tagged Beyond Borders, classical music, Hidusthani, India, Lahore, Music, Pakistan, Shubha Mudgal, South Asia, thumri, Tina Sani
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My Travels to Delhi
Delhi’s present day chaos cannot belittle its grand past, which created a civilisation and shaped the contours of Indo-Muslim identity Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Heritage
Tagged delhi, Education, Ghalib Mazaar, hindus, India, Islam, Jamia Millia Islamia, media, Mirza-Ghalib, mughal, urdu
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Journeying Into Mysticism
Guest Post by Raza Rumi I turn my face towards the monsoon breeze and lament that I’m in Delhi for work. How will I manage the sightseeing agenda? The faint scent of champa flowers seems hauntingly familiar and I’m reminded … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Heritage, Featured, Guest Article, India
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The Politics of Intolerance
Guest Post by Raza Rumi Sadia Dehlivi sent me her recently published article that raises some pointed questions. Her approach is direct and expresses unflinching support for tolerance. I thought this would be of interest to the several readers on … Continue reading
Posted in Fanatics, Guest Article, India, Islam, Journalism, Society
Tagged Sadia-Dehlvi, secularism
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Tum bilkul hum jaisey nikley – Fahmida Riaz
Guest Post by Raza Rumi After reading some of the recent posts and comments on the communal politics and the [ab]use of religion, I recalled an interesting article (published in the Hindustan Times November 2005) by Khushwant Singh entitled Voice … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Heritage, Guest Article, Hinduism, India, Islam, Politics, Society
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