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Muslims Are In India’s Mainstream

by Kaleem Kawaja

The Muslim identity of India is a thoroughly Indian identity, very different from the Islamic identity of other Muslim countries. This unique Indo-Islamic identity has evolved over centuries of intermingling of traditions, culture, religion and social contacts

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Muslims’ Contribution To The Growth Of Music In India

by Kaleem Kawaja

Through court patronage and gharana system, Muslims have contributed immensely towards the development of Indian music.

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Mehr Ali And Sher Ali – Qawwali At UCLA Royce Hall

by Sadiq Alam

Couple of nights back (24, April, 08) came an unanticipated opportunity to watch and listen to two of great contemporary Pakistani Sufi Qawwali singers at famous UCLA Royce Hall. The concert was titled, Qawwali Music of Pakistan: Sufi devotional music. Among the audience was both Americans and sub-continental audience.

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Holi’s Muslim History

by Yousuf Saeed

Though Holi may be a Hindu festival it has a Muslim history too.

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Siesta At Hazrat Nizamuddin

by Mayank Austen Soofi

A retiring refuge in this noisy city.

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A Historical Perspective On Indian Muslims

by Kaleem Kawaja

What have been the achievements and contributions of Indian Muslims through history?

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