Tag Archives: Hindu

Madrasa Reforms And Inter-Faith Dialogue

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Yoginder Sikand

Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rehmani speaks to Yoginder Sikand on Madrasa reforms, incorporation of English and Science in Madrasa curriculum and role played be Madrasas in interfaith dialogue . Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, Politics, Society | Tagged Deoband, Fiqh, Hindu, ijtihad, India, Indian Muslims, Islam, Islamic scholar, madrasa, muslims, ulema | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Hinduism, Islam, News & Analysis | Tagged DesiPundit, Hindu, Hindutva, Islam, Islamist jihadist, mumbai-blasts, muslim, Muslim ulema, Pakistan, Terrorism, terrorists | 6 Comments

Whither India: Qualitative Change In Polity

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Ram Puniyani

In view of the recent anti-Christian violence in Orissa and Bangalore, it is important to understand the roots of the problem. Continue reading →

Posted in India | Tagged Christian-minority, communal forces, government, Hindu, Islamic Terrorism, malegaon, muslim, RSS, terrorists, UPA-Government | 6 Comments

Media, Muslims And Mujahideen

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Guest Post

A bomb does not discriminate between a Hindu or a Muslim. Indian media should play a more balanced role and provide a nuanced perspective while discussing the issue of terrorism. Continue reading →

Posted in News & Analysis | Tagged Hindu, Indian Mujahideen, Indians, Islam, journalist, media, muslim, RSS, SIMI | 43 Comments

Nanavati Report On Godhra Tragedy: Erasing The Obvious Truths

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Ram Puniyani

Constituted after the horrific tragedy of Sabarmati expressat Godhra in 2002, Nanavati-Mehta Commission reached pre-determined conclusions and did nothing to clear the picture. Continue reading →

Posted in News & Analysis | Tagged Godhra, Hindu, India, ISI, muslim, Nanavati-Mehta, VHP-BJP | 75 Comments

Peace In A Plural Society

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Yoginder Sikand

By its very nature, there will be differences of opinion in a pluralistic society. Maulana Wahiduddin Khan in his book Aman-e-Alam (Global Peace) argues for more tolerance and acceptance of differences for communal harmony. Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review | Tagged communal-violence, Hindu, India, Islam, muslim, Prophet-Muhammad, quran, RSS | 21 Comments

Strife-Torn Kishtwar: Dreams Of Harmony Once Dreamt

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Yoginder Sikand

Recent incidents in Kashmir are threatening to break apart the tenuous thread of communal harmony. Continue reading →

Posted in India | Tagged Bhaderwah, Hindu, Indian armed forces, Kashmiri militants, Kishtwar, muslim, Shah Fariduddin | 1 Comment