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Madrasa Reforms And Inter-Faith Dialogue

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 .

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.

Taqlidi Versus Ijtihadi Approaches

by Yoginder Sikand

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

Madrasa Reforms: Some Issues To Consider

by Guest Post

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

Who Shrunk The Muslim Intelligentsia?

by Kaleem Kawaja

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

Hindu-Muslim Unity

by Yoginder Sikand

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

Indian Muslim Organizations And Leadership Disputes

by Kaleem Kawaja

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

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

by Yoginder Sikand

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

Quran, Hadith And Women

by Asghar Ali Engineer

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

Indian Muslim Community Discourses: Continuities, Changes and Challenges

by Yoginder Sikand

Is the Muslim problem in India a religious one or a socio-economic one?

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