Islam

Being a secular state, Uzbekistan has to constantly fight radicalisationBeing a secular state, Uzbekistan has to constantly fight radicalisation

Being a secular state, Uzbekistan has to constantly fight radicalisation

Bektosh Berdiev is a noted political scientist in Uzbekistan.  He serves in the Ministry of Innovative Development of the Republic of…

2 years ago
British police arrest Islamist cleric Anjem Choudary over terror chargesBritish police arrest Islamist cleric Anjem Choudary over terror charges

British police arrest Islamist cleric Anjem Choudary over terror charges

The British police arrested Muslim cleric Anjem Choudary from East London and another man who had landed at the Heathrow…

2 years ago
No religion under any threat but India will go hard against terror, says NSA DovalNo religion under any threat but India will go hard against terror, says NSA Doval

No religion under any threat but India will go hard against terror, says NSA Doval

Calling India a land of "incredible diversity" and "inclusive democracy", National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday said that…

2 years ago
Why Female Circumcision is a violation of progressive IslamWhy Female Circumcision is a violation of progressive Islam

Why Female Circumcision is a violation of progressive Islam

Female circumcision, also known as khafd or female genital mutilation (FGM), is a harmful practice that involves the partial or…

2 years ago
Time for every Indian to join and defeat a vicious information assault against the Republic Time for every Indian to join and defeat a vicious information assault against the Republic 

Time for every Indian to join and defeat a vicious information assault against the Republic

Srinagar-based journalist and Kashmiri activist Yana Mir said that India has been made a victim of information warfare and negative…

2 years ago
Tarek Fatah—a personal tribute to a passionate non-conformistTarek Fatah—a personal tribute to a passionate non-conformist

Tarek Fatah—a personal tribute to a passionate non-conformist

Tarek Fatah, the Canadian columnist passed away at the young age of 73 in Canada as confirmed by his daughter…

2 years ago
Pakistan parliament passes resolution to conform all laws with IslamPakistan parliament passes resolution to conform all laws with Islam

Pakistan parliament passes resolution to conform all laws with Islam

The Pakistani parliament passed a unanimous resolution on Tuesday, saying the government should strive to bring all existing laws in…

2 years ago
Amid falling footfall, devoted Hindu pilgrims continue to visit Ajmer shrineAmid falling footfall, devoted Hindu pilgrims continue to visit Ajmer shrine

Amid falling footfall, devoted Hindu pilgrims continue to visit Ajmer shrine

Ajmer: The footfall of Hindu pilgrims arriving at Dargah Khwaja Saheb, Ajmer, has plummeted after alleged provocative speeches made by…

2 years ago
Hasina launches model mosques, asks citizens to stay away from militancyHasina launches model mosques, asks citizens to stay away from militancy

Hasina launches model mosques, asks citizens to stay away from militancy

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who virtually inaugurated 50 model mosques across the country, has stressed the need to spread…

2 years ago
The Changing Profile of Islam in Indonesia – from syncretic and inclusive to orthodox and exclusiveThe Changing Profile of Islam in Indonesia – from syncretic and inclusive to orthodox and exclusive

The Changing Profile of Islam in Indonesia – from syncretic and inclusive to orthodox and exclusive

<p> The controversy that erupted at the end of last year over naming a street in the Menteng central district…

3 years ago
PFI’s vicious circle of friends from Turkey and Pakistan to Al Qaeda and ISISPFI’s vicious circle of friends from Turkey and Pakistan to Al Qaeda and ISIS

PFI’s vicious circle of friends from Turkey and Pakistan to Al Qaeda and ISIS

<p> The Popular Front of India (PFI) was launched on 17 February 2007 at the Empower India Conference in Bengaluru,…

3 years ago
New rules of good governance should include ban on loudspeakers in public spacesNew rules of good governance should include ban on loudspeakers in public spaces

New rules of good governance should include ban on loudspeakers in public spaces

<p> We, as a nation, have a unique distinction of failing to learn from our past experiences. Nowadays, the law-and-order…

3 years ago
What does Taliban’s triumph mean for political Islam?What does Taliban’s triumph mean for political Islam?

What does Taliban’s triumph mean for political Islam?

<p> The last six weeks have witnessed some dramatic developments in the fortunes of groups and movements that espouse Islam…

4 years ago