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What Makes the Muslims Angry: Analysing the Causes that Foster Fundamentalism

“Throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.”   Barack Obama, 44th President of USA   THE year 1979 holds special importance. It was the year that saw two significant happenings … Continue reading

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Book Review: A Guide To Uplift Minorities

The empowerment of Muslim community in India has become a major issue of debate ever since the famous Sachar Committee submitted its report, within both the circles: Government as well as Community. The main reasons of backwardness of Muslim community in India are also two fold: first and foremost is government’s apathy towards the empowerment of the community and second, the lack of proper community initiatives itself. Much can be said about the government’s apathy towards the upliftment of the Muslim community. However, it would not be unfair to say that even the community has failed to tap the resources available for its development. The reason can be attributed to lack of information about the schemes, organisational setup and trained human resource, etc. Continue reading

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Indian Republic At 60- Am I Indian First Or Muslim First?

It’s like seeking answer to; are you child of your father first or your mother first? The answer is both. I am born in India and I am an Indian and it’s a geographical term. I am born in Islamic faith and so I am a Muslim, and it’s a religious term. I am an “Indian Muslim” is the short answer. Continue reading

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Tackling Terrorism: A Call To Hindu And Muslim Religious Leaders

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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Whither India: Qualitative Change In Polity

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

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Jihad? But What About Other Verses In Qur’an?

Some Muslim terrorists are using Quranic verses on jihad to lend legitimacy to their inhuman terrorist attacks while disregarding all the other Quranic injunctions against their actions. Continue reading

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Media, Muslims And Mujahideen

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

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Nanavati Report On Godhra Tragedy: Erasing The Obvious Truths

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

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The Role Of Madrasas In Inter-Faith Dialogue

Madrasas being centers of Islamic learning should take an active interest in inter-faith community discussions and counter the misinformation propagated by some quarters. Continue reading

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Peace In A Plural Society

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

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