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Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa with NSA Ajit Doval and religious leadersu during his recent visit to India

Why was Dr Al-Issa’s visit to India a huge success?

Muslims performing Haj (Courtesy: Saudi Arabia Ministry of Umrah and Haj)

Why is participatory Muslim narrative important?

A scene of Iftar in a mosque in Mecca

Why does India need to encourage Ijtihad?

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6-month wedding season generates revenue six time Delhi's annual budget

Atir Khan "How much money do you think is needed for a wedding? Would ₹3 lakh be enough?" asked Rupesh, an Uber driver from Ballia, a small town in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. His frustration was evident. His alcoholic father had squandered away the family’s savings, leaving Rupesh with the responsibility of repaying his father’s debts. The question was directed at the journalist seated in the backseat. Rupes...

Muslim religiosity and the sea foam

Atir Khan As the majority of Indian Muslims have adopted a ritualistic approach to their faith, and distanced from the true spirit of Islam, Islamic scholars are asking for a period of serious introspection within the community. The concept of faith for Muslims has become largely limited to rituals: the five daily prayers (namaz), fasting during Ramadan, and undertaking the Hajj pilgrimage. While these practices are mandatory, the foun...

Channelize the Waqf Bill campaign positively

Atir Khan The Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 has sparked a nationwide movement within the Muslim community. It's crucial that this movement remains authentic and isn't co-opted by any external forces. While the increased engagement in the democratic process is encouraging, there is a need for vigilance as some elements with vested interests are influencing the discourse negatively. The government's proposal of the Bill has elicit...

Tasawwuf: The Essence of Sufi Learning and Its Modern Diminishment

Atir Khan Tasawwuf or Sufism, represents the pinnacle of Islamic learning and a vital pathway for cultivating a strong, moral character among Muslims. Historically, India has been a fertile ground for Sufism, nurturing its growth and development. However, over time, many Sufi tariqas have degenerated, reducing the rich tradition of Sufism to mere mystic rituals. Sufism is often described as a profound love affair with God, embodyin...

An ordinary Muslim would like to see a corruption-free Waqf system

Atir Khan Some people believe that Indian Muslims are not compatible with democracy as they are unable to differentiate between religion and politics. This assumption is not true. However, at times, the approach of the community leaders to address issues in a democratic setup is often unwarranted. Indian Muslims are unique; unlike the Muslims in the rest of the world who are largely okay with being governed by authoritarian governments...

Turn your city neighbourhood into a family to cherish traditional values

Atir Khan The country gives its people a unique opportunity to recreate a joint family-like environment even in big cities. This distinctive characteristic makes India unique from many Western societies and highlights the exceptional resilience and strength of the Indian culture. Over the past four decades, the rapid growth of capitalism and urbanization has significantly altered family structures in the country. The economic boom has ...

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Waqf Boards in South India are well managed: Syed Mahmood Akhtar

Atir Khan/New Delhi Waqf Boards are one of the biggest custodians of habitable land in the country. After Defence and Railways, they rank third as far as possession of the land is concerned, controlling 8.7 lakh properties spread over an area of over 9.4 lakh acres. Barring a few exceptions most of the boards are in a pitiable state suffering from mismanagement and rampant corruption. The Government has now moved a revised bill to ame...

Dialogue could help us live together peacefully: Dr Manindra Nath Thakur

Atir Khan/New Delhi Dr Maninder Nath Thakur teaches Indian intellectual traditions at the Jawahar Lal Nehru University. The Voice Editor-in-Chief Atir Khan spoke to him about the significance of intellectual traditions and how they could be used to bring about social harmony. Do you think that we Indians have paid enough attention to our intellectual traditions? I think we have started ignoring intellectual traditions of late. If y...

Asserting Hindu identity doesn’t always mean being anti-Muslims: Hilal Ahmed

Atir Khan/New Delhi Hilal Ahmed is a well-known scholar and author, who is devoted to studying Muslim political discourse and IPolitical Islam. Besides working with the Delhi-based think tank Center for Study of Developing Societies, he has authored books like Siyasi Muslims: A story of Political Islam in India and is a regular contributor to the academic journals, newspapers, and websites. He's also a documentary filmmaker....

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Asserting Hindu identity doesn’t always mean being anti-Muslims: Hilal Ahmed

Hilal Ahmed is a well-known scholar and author, who devoted considerable time to studying Muslim political discourse and Indian Muslim reality. Besides being an author he also writes for academic journals, newspapers, and websites in English and Hindi. He's also a documentary filmmaker. The Voice Editor-in-Chief Atir Khan spoke to him about the possibilities of the Muslim community’s future. Excerpts from the interview: You o...

Modi has begun coalition recalibration

Atir Khan/ New Delhi In spite of widespread skepticism among political analysts about caretaker Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ability to lead a coalition government at the Centre, his recent speech in the Parliament's Central Hall hinted at a notable shift in his approach. The Prime Minister's address unmistakably indicated that he has already begun adjusting his strategy towards navigating the complexities of coalition dh...

Rahul’s Bharat Jodo trudge revives Congress, strengthens INDIA

New Delhi Ten years of incessant toil finally, yielded results for the Gandhi scion Rahul Gandhi who managed to revive his political prospects and of his party in the just concluded Lok Sabha elections. Not only did he manage to pull off a spectacular victory from both Rai Bareilly and Wayanad with a margin of more than 3 lakh votes, but he also managed to stop the Modi-Yogi double-engine juggernaut in Uttar Pradesh, where BJP su...

Should Indian Muslims be worried about election results?

Atir Khan As India awaits the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections on 4th June, there is a palpable sense of anticipation across the nation. Unlike previous elections characterized by clear waves of public sentiment, this election has been marked by subtle undercurrents, making it challenging to decipher. Nonetheless, prevailing indications suggest that the odds favor the BJP. In the lead-up to the elections, the formation of the...

Is mixed housing a solution to growing Hindu-Muslim chasm?

Atir Khan The colonial era in India fractured centuries of coexistence between Hindus and Muslims, leaving behind a legacy of discord that continues to divide society. The policy of divide and rule implemented by the British inflicted lasting damage on India's social fabric. The scars of the Partition still linger, perpetuating insecurities that hinder progress toward a more cohesive future. Despite the challenges, India has b...

Secularism in the Indian reality

Atir Khan Secularism was introduced in India as a quick-fix measure after Independence. It was a crisis management concept brought in for negotiating the politicization of the Indian religions. Ever since its introduction in the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution, it has triggered debates and these are today more relevant than ever before. Indians are questioning whether the extrapolating of secularism in the Indian Constitution was ne...

Awaz-The Voice reaches another milestone, launches Arabic edition

Atir Khan India’s relations with the Arab world are ancient and time-tested. In the medieval period, Arabic-speaking travelers came to India and chronicled fascinating accounts. Their narratives about India’s richness were an eye-opener for the rest of the world. Recently, India’s outreach in West Asia and North Africa has further consolidated regional ties. As India and the Arabic-speaking region make a s...

Why are there no hybrid Imams in India?

Atir Khan Hybrid imams are becoming quite popular in the Western world. Why not in India? A simple inquiry throws up interesting facts. Indian Muslim population equals to collective population of several countries put together, yet we don’t have new-age imams, who are popular, and well-versed with the present realities of time. A majority of Indian Muslims’ lives, their routines of daily religious life, and ritual activitie...

People in India always support genuine cause: Ruha Shadab

Atir Khan Ruha Shadab acquired a degree in medicine from the Lady Harding Medical College, New Delhi, before joining Harvard University for higher studies. She along with her team at Ledby Foundation are working towards empowering Indian Muslim women to be gainfully employed and become independent. Awaz-The Voice Editor-in-Chief Atir Khan spoke to her about her work. Excerpts: What was the intent behind starting Ledby Foundation? T...

3 years of Awaz: Practicing journalism of hope and positivity

Dear Readers, Awaz-The Voice is now three years old. We wish to thank all of you for your overwhelming support which has contributed enormously to our success. Our journey began when algorithms were promoting content having extreme views. That was also the time when hate speech, extremism, and misinformation were at their peak. Falsehood and hate speech had vitiated the society and truth had become a casualty. In the free mar...

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Tamim Ansary: To stay relevant be present in an ever-changing moment

Atir Khan/New Delhi Tamim Ansary is a world-renowned historian and author who was born in Kabul in 1948 and lived there till he was 16 years old before moving to the U.S. with his parents. Today he is the author of many bestselling books. His phenomenal work Destiny Disrupted, a book that tells the story of world history through Islamic eyes, has attracted world attention. In an exclusive interview, Tamim spoke to Awaz-The Voice Editor-in-...

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