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Muslim Decline And Responsibilities Of Ulema

The ulema once provided moral leadership to Muslim society, playing a central role in its formation and reformation. They were meant to be the true guides of the community, in accordance with the well-known saying of the Prophet Muhammad: ‘The ulema are the inheritors of the prophets’ (al-ulemao warasat al-anbiya). Ulema must be far-sighted, basing their actions and programmes on the future, rather than simply harping on the past. Continue reading

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Madrasa Reforms And Inter-Faith Dialogue

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

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Muslims In Introspection Mode

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. Continue reading

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Taqlidi Versus Ijtihadi Approaches

Muslims must develop the approach of ijtihad (dynamic and creative) rather than taqlid (stagnant and imitative of past precedent) to resolve contemporary issues. Continue reading

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Madrasa Reforms: Some Issues To Consider

Revising the existing madrasa curriculum needs to be a holistic exercise covering various disciplines necessary for becoming a qualified Ulema. Continue reading

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Who Shrunk The Muslim Intelligentsia?

Clerics are generally seen to be the representative Indian Muslim leaders. Is that really the case? Continue reading

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Hindu-Muslim Unity

A historical speech by a leading Deobandi maulvi on Hindu-Muslim unity Continue reading

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Indian Muslim Organizations And Leadership Disputes

Frequent infighting and split among Indian Muslim organizations are harming the community. Continue reading

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Jamiat in Jeopardy: Uncle-Nephew Strife Splits Leading Indian Ulema Body

The power grabbing politics, contrary to the ‘Islamic’ lip-service, leading to Jamiat split Continue reading

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Quran, Hadith And Women

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

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