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Debate and reasoning are intrinsic to Islam

Uzma Khatoon The recent debate between Mufti Shamail Nadwi and Javed Akhtar has reignited an ancient conversation about the existence of God, presenting it as a clash between the "logical necessity" of faith and the "sceptical demand" for empirical evidence. While this modern exchange felt like a decisive showdown, it is a continuation of a vibrant, thousand-year-old Islamic intellectual tradition. Historically, the...

Debate and reasoning are intrinsic to Islam

Uzma Khatoon The recent debate between Mufti Shamail Nadwi and Javed Akhtar has reignited an ancient conversation about the existence of God, presenting it as a clash between the "logical necessity" of faith and the "sceptical demand" for empirical evidence. While this modern exchange felt like a decisive showdown, it is a continuation of a vibrant, thousand-year-old Islamic intellectual tradition. Historically, the...

Muslims must dispel misgivings about term 'kafir'

Uzma Khatoon In today's world, the word Kafir has been stripped of its theological depth and weaponised as a tool for political mobilisation, social media vitriol, and communal hostility. It's frequently cited as definitive proof that Islam bifurcates the world into "believers" and "enemies." This reductive perception is fueled by a toxic mix of primetime television debates, viral misinformation, and hate-driven...

Polygamy: A religious privilege or a social injustice?

Uzma Khatoon In the evolving discourse on Indian Muslim society, the issue of polygamy stands as a critical intersection of faith, law, and social justice. For decades, this issue has been debated within courtrooms, religious seminaries, and the drawing rooms of ordinary families. However, as we move into the 21st century, the conversation is shifting from a purely religious debate to one centred on human rights, constitutional morality, a...

Polygamy: A religious privilege or a social injustice?

Uzma Khatoon In the evolving discourse on Indian Muslim society, the issue of polygamy stands as a critical intersection of faith, law, and social justice. For decades, this issue has been debated within courtrooms, religious seminaries, and the drawing rooms of ordinary families. However, as we move into the 21st century, the conversation is shifting from a purely religious debate to one centred on human rights, constitutional morality, a...

Salvar-kameez to hijab trend reflects Indian Muslims' identity crisis

Uzma Khatoon A quiet but profound cultural metamorphosis is underway within Muslim India, sparking a critical debate that strikes at the heart of the community's existence: Is the growing influence from Muslim-majority countries, particularly the Gulf nations, eroding the unique, syncretic identity that Indian Muslims have cultivated over a millennium? This tension has transcended abstract intellectual discourse and is now visibly ...

Salvar-kameez to hijab trend reflects Indian Muslims' identity crisis

Uzma Khatoon A quiet but profound cultural metamorphosis is underway within Muslim India, sparking a critical debate that strikes at the heart of the community's existence: Is the growing hegemony of influence from Muslim-majority countries, particularly the Gulf nations, eroding the unique, syncretic identity that Indian Muslims have cultivated over a millennium? This tension has transcended abstract intellectual discourse and is ...

Why India's syncretic past matters today more than ever

Uzma Khatoon When history is used as a weapon to divide, it's crucial to remember India's shared past. The real story is not "difference and conflict" but a deep "Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb." The conflict-focused narrative, which wrongly treats Hindus and Muslims as opposing groups, is a distortion and must be challenged. Instead, this analysis builds upon the foundational ideas of scholars like Tara Chand. His se...

Why India's syncretic past matters today more than ever

Uzma Khatoon When history is used as a weapon to divide, it's crucial to remember India's shared past. The real story is not "difference and conflict" but a deep "Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb." The conflict-focused narrative, which wrongly treats Hindus and Muslims as opposing groups, is a distortion and must be challenged. Instead, this analysis builds upon the foundational ideas of scholars like Tara Chand. His se...

How the spirit of Mecca Charter can strengthen harmony in India

Uzma Khatoon In a world that is increasingly connected yet often deeply divided, the search for common ground and shared values has never been more important. People and nations are looking for frameworks that can promote peace, understanding, and cooperation. One such significant development was the creation of the Mecca Charter in 2019. This document, born from a historic gathering of over 1,200 prominent Islamic scholars from 139 co...

How the spirit of Mecca Charter can strengthen harmony in India

Uzma Khatoon In a world that is increasingly connected yet often deeply divided, the search for common ground and shared values has never been more important. People and nations are looking for frameworks that can promote peace, understanding, and cooperation. One such significant development was the creation of the Mecca Charter in 2019. This document, born from a historic gathering of over 1,200 prominent Islamic scholars from 139 co...

The Makkah Charter is a return to Islam's original vision

Uzma Khatoon The Charter of Makkah is not a new invention or a modern attempt to change Islam. It is, in fact, a powerful return to the origina message of peace, equality, and living together that began in the time of the Prophet Muhammad. To understand the true spirit of the Makkah Charter, we must look at the Prophet’s example in the City of Medina. He migrated to the City in 622 CE and entered it as a broken man. For decades, ...

National emblem doesn't violate sanctity of Hazratbal

Dr. Uzma Khatoon Hazratbal Dargah, a revered shrine in Srinagar, has long served as a profound source of faith and solace for Kashmiri Muslims. For generations, it has been the most sacred site in the Valley. Many who cannot afford the Hajj pilgrimage consider a visit to Hazratbal an equally meaningful act of spiritual closeness to God and the Prophet. A recent and significant controversy arose when the government-run Waqf Board, durin...

Curse of dowry refuses to go away despite harsh laws

Uzma Khatoon The recent case of a young woman named Nikki Bhati, who was burned alive by her husband’s family for dowry, left everyone shocked. However, such tragedies are not rare; according to the National Crime Records Bureau, 20 dowry deaths are reported every day in India. These stories expose the dark reality of a practice that was meant to empower women and has since become a tool of greed, oppression, and violence. Dowry ...

Pakistan fails to end inherent violence against women among tribes

Uzma Khatoon In recent weeks, a heartbreaking video from Balochistan shocked millions across South Asia. A young woman named Bano Satkzai was seen walking with confidence in bright red clothes, adjusting her shawl. She looked calm and fearless. In the Brahui language, she said, “Only shooting is allowed, nothing else.” This was followed by gunfire, and she fell. Another man named Ihsan Samalani, badly injured, was also shot aga...

Tragedy of Karbala led to a movement of identity and resistance

Uzma Khatoon The tragedy of Karbala was not the end—it was the beginning of a new journey in Islamic history. What happened after Imam Husayn was martyred: how that moment of grief turned into a powerful movement of resistance and identity? Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, and his companions were martyred in the desert of Karbala. The battle ended with brutal violence, leaving behind immense grief. The few survivour...

How battle of Karbala redefined Khilafat in early Islam

Uzma Khatoon The tragedy of Karbala is one of the turning points in Islamic history. It was not just a battle, but a deep struggle about justice, truth, and rightful leadership. On the 10th of Muharram in 61 AH, in the desert of Karbala (present-day Iraq), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, Imam Hussain, along with over 70 of his companions, was killed by the army of Yazid. This conflict was not about personal or family rivalry—it was...

Hajj promotes equality and brotherhood

Uzma Khatoon Every year, millions of Muslims from across the globe travel to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. This sacred pilgrimage is not only a religious duty for Muslims but also a powerful reminder of one of Islam’s core principles—equality among all human beings. During Hajj, all outward distinctions such as race, nationality, social class, and wealth vanish. Everyone wears the same simple...

Pakistan needs a liberal Islam, beyond the poison of Two-Nation theory

Uzma Khatoon & Abdullah Mansoor The story of Pakistan begins with the belief that Hindus and Muslims are so fundamentally different that they can never truly live together. This idea, known as the Two-Nation Theory, became the foundation of Pakistan’s creation in 1947. It was not simply a matter of territory or power—it was about defining a separate identity based on hatred, fear, and religious separation. From the very sta...

Pahalgam attack: Perpetrators wanted to dent India's social harmony, peace

Uzma Khatoon The terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 which claimed 26 lives and left many tourists injured has shaken the nation. The gruesome attack involved terrorists targeting Hindus after confirming their identities by asking for their names and religion, was not just an assault on innocents but a calculated attempt to fracture India’s unity and secular ethos. The attackers singling out victims based on religion was a s...

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