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A Crisis Of Faith: 20 Years Of Rushdie Fatwa

by CM Naim

Unfortunately God doesn’t speak to mankind anymore, otherwise I imagine he would give the same reprimand to those who demand Rushdie’s head. For The Satanic Verses may rightfully be seen as a “religious” book, written not out of contempt for the tradition but out of anguish over it.

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Muslims In Introspection Mode

by Sadia Dehlvi

Dialogue within the Muslim community on what form the rightful Islamic traditions has long been overdue. Thankfully, Muslims are now on an alert mode, identifying and rejecting intolerant elements within their own people.

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Indian Deobandis Against Terrorism: Reiterating A Historical Tradition

by Yoginder Sikand

The recent anti-terror rally led by Deoband rather than an exception is a reiteration of a long tradition

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Islam, Muslims And Terrorism

by Asghar Ali Engineer

Is there anything to the allegation that Islam and terrorism are related?

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The Case Of A Missing Fatwa

by Kashif

Is Darul Uloom Deoband right or the Indian Express on a fatwa story?

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Deoband: “Terrorism is Un-Islamic”

by Mirza Faisal

A path-breaking declaration by 10,000 religious leaders at Deoband should be the starting point of a mature dialogue

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Quran, Hadith And Women

by Asghar Ali Engineer

To move ahead on women issues we need a reliance on Quran more than on Hadiths.

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Mind Your Words Mr Zakir Naik!

by Inam Abidi Amrohvi

By invoking Allah’s Peace on Yazid Dr. Zakir Naik has hurted the sentiments of the community.

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Another phatwa

by Sharique

The barely-based Daarul-Ifta-Manjar-e-Islam has acted against Salman after the actor took part in the Ganesh Puja celebrations in Mumbai.
The organisation said unless Salman reads the Kalmas all over again, he would not be considered a Muslim.
The order was issued as Islam prohibits all kinds of idol worship.

CNN-IBN reports
Few things-
1. How many people actually are [...]

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The Salmanic Verses: Knighthood For Salman Rushdie

by Mohib Ahmad

Salman Rushdie might have become Sir Salman Rushdie courtesy his recent elevation to knighthood but unfortunately he will always be remembered by his middle name: Controversy. It is unfortunate because Salman Rushdie has been one of the most famous Indian exports to the West before they discovered outsourcing. He has influenced and even subtly mentored [...]

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