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Why Indian Muslims do not encourage women religious scholars?

Hafeez Ur Rahman During the recent International Conference on Women in Islam" of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation countries in Jeddah, I was a bit shocked to see no Muslim woman was present from India. This is bizarre since India has the second-largest Muslim population in the world. Many other countries from Asia like Bangladesh and even Morocco had women representatives. This pointed out the grim reality of the Indian Muslim...

Muslims who used their pens as instruments of peace and progress

Hafeez Ur Rahman Amid extremities are the moderate Islamists, and there are many scholars and men of religion who have used their pens as instruments of peace and harmony in the world. Here are a few names that have made a positive impact on society. Gamal al-Banna: He was an Egyptian author and trade unionist and ironically, the youngest brother of Hassan al-Banna, founder of the Muslim Brotherhood extremist organization. H...

The ugly face of sectarian terrorism rages on in Pakistan

Dr. Hafeezur Rahman The recent ghastly suicide bomb blasts in Pakistan on Friday on the Milad un Nabi Procession, and in a Mosque in the Balochistan area are not new. Regrettably, it has become a common occurrence for hardliners to target moderate and traditional Sufi Sunnis, Barelvis, and Shias on Azadari processions, with Sufi shrines and mosques subjected to terror attacks by extremist groups with radical Wahhabi-Salafi and Jamaat-e-Isl...

History of Muslim women's empowerment through education

Reshma Rehman & Hafeezur Rehman The empowerment of Muslim women varies across countries and regions, as it is influenced by cultural, social, educational, and political factors. However, there are some trends and initiatives that are contributing to the empowerment of Muslim women worldwide. Many Muslim women are pursuing higher education, which is providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to participate fully in...

India's Sufi connection to Central Asia unravels spiritual and cultural synergy

Maheep & Hafeezur Rahman India and Central Asia share a deep-rooted spiritual and cultural bond that spans over a millennium, with Sufism as the lynchpin of this relationship. This mystical branch of Islam has left an indelible mark on the religious, artistic, and intellectual landscapes of both India and Central Asia, creating a shared heritage that persists to the day. Sufism is a mystical and spiritual dimension of Islam that em...

Most of India's 3 lakh mosques reflect syncretism, traditions of India

Maheep and Hafeezur Rahman Receiving a considerable influx of tourists each year, India’s religious and cultural riches highlight the remarkable contribution that different centuries have made to India’s heritage as well as the world’s heritage. In the long and rich history, there are numerous examples of stunning, intricate, and innovative designs being built over centuries. One of them - Indian mosque architecture ...

Entertainment industry, Media defy the theory of Muslim victimhood

Hafeezur Rehman Over the past few years, India's media and entertainment industry has seen a significant rise in the number of Muslim voices making their mark in the industry. From actors and directors to writers and producers, Indian Muslims are increasingly making their presence felt and contributing to the country's rich and diverse cultural landscape. This is in sharp contrast to the victimhood narrative which often...

Why Khwaja Garib Nawaz outlived the fame and glory of emperors

Dr. Hafeezur Rahman We are celebrating the 811 annual Urs (death anniversary) according to the lunar calendar of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz of Ajmer who was born on February 1 1143 AD in Sijz, Sistan, Iran. He left the world on March 15, 1236 AD in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Since that time his disciples and followers have been celebrating his death anniversary as per the Sufi traditions. The Sufi mystics celebrate the death and not birth as for...

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