Category Archives: Hinduism

Indian Muslim Perspective of the Religion of Hinduism

Begin Holi with a Bismillah

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Kashif

History books are full of kings and their battles and we forget people who were not involved in warfare. Much is yet to be written about Sufis and their contribution to India. Bulleh Shah is a famous Sufi who continues … Continue reading →

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Tackling Terrorism: A Call To Hindu And Muslim Religious Leaders

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Yoginder Sikand

Time has come for both Muslim as well as Hindu religious leaders to stand up and raise their voice against terrorism and promote communal harmony. Continue reading →

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The Mystic Message of Tolerance

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Sadia Dehlvi

The true heritage of India is the astonishing mix of Muslim and Hindu thought through Sufi and Bhakti movements. Continue reading →

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Religion: A path to Unity or Division

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Zartab Haider

In my recent Visit to India I happened to meet some of my old friends & we had a very lengthy discussion on Religion,there were Muslims,Christians & Hindus among us ,in the end we derived a common phenomenon that every … Continue reading →

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Malaysia Violences, Hindu Rights and Indian “Interference”

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Manas Shaikh

Let us first note that the banner under which the disaffected and discriminated Hindus are fighting is “Hindu Rights Action Force”, and not “Indian Rights Action Force.” And that, my friends, is the right thing to do. They are Hindus, … Continue reading →

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Travel, Kannada and Untouchability

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Manas Shaikh

I was traveling from Bangalore to Kolkata few days ago. On my way, I saw a few things, which I thought I might share. Travel South India is very sensitive about it’s languages and culture. They feel that the North … Continue reading →

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Dara Shikoh’s ‘Two Oceans’: Book Review

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Yoginder Sikand

Sufism, or Islamic mysticism, provides rich resources for developing theologies of inter-faith dialogue and solidarity, an urgent necessity in today’s world where talk of a global ‘clash of civilisations’ threatens to become a frightening reality. In this regard, the works … Continue reading →

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Hum Hindustani

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Kashif

History of Muslims in India does not start with Mughal history and it did not end with Mughal dynasty either. We were before them and we have outlived all Muslim rulers and dynasties. The reasons is simple Muslims are part … Continue reading →

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Video Watch: Hindu Prayer Disrupted In US Senate

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Mohib Ahmad

Intolerance is a personal failure not that of a religion. A Hindu clergyman made history yesterday by offering the Senate’s morning prayer, but only after police officers removed three protesters from the visitors’ gallery. Rajan Zed, director of interfaith relations … Continue reading →

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Picture Of The Day: Muslim Man Selling Posters Of Hindu Gods

Posted on April 30, 2007 by Mohib Ahmad

Found this interesting picture at Flickr. The photographer tell us it was clicked in Varanasi.

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