Tag Archives: Shia

Shab-e-Baraat: Waiting For The Savior

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Rupa Abdi

The belief in the appearance of a savior or avataar in not too distant future is common to almost all religious traditions. Continue reading →

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Kaifi Azmi – The Poet And The Man

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Kaleem Kawaja

Remembering the famous Urdu poet, Kaifi Azmi, on his 6th death anniversary. Continue reading →

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A Great Step Towards Shia-Sunni Unity

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Zartab Haider

Overcoming years of mistrust, Shia and Sunni communities are reaching out to each other in a novel way. Continue reading →

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Three Maulanas and Madrasas: Interviews

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Yoginder Sikand

We present here three interviews of well-known Maulanas over the issues of Madrasas and allegations against them and on inter-communal harmony. The three Maulanas are Maulana Asrar ul-Haq Qasmi, a graduate of the Deoband madrasa, is the founder and director … Continue reading →

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Introduction To Islam In Contemporary India

Posted on September 9, 2007 by Mohib Ahmad

The immediate provocation for this article comes from reports that 300 Muslim couples in Sultanpur have been asked to remarry because they attended a funeral led by a Maulana belonging to another sect. While such an attitude may seem holier-than-thou … Continue reading →

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