Is Intolerance rising? – The Conundrum of Religious Issue in India
India is known for its unity in diversity. People of many religions and sects reside in India with harmony. Though Hinduism is the oldest and majority religion, other religions have also been assimilated in Indian culture over…
Is Fatwa Enforceable by Law? – Legality and Constitutionality of Fatwas
It is possible to date the practice of issuing fatwas to the beginning of Islam. The word “fatwa” comes from the Arabic verb “fata,” which means “to expound” or “to clarify.” The Prophet Muhammad acted as the…
The Abominability of Nikah Halala – Institutionalizing and Propagating the Shaming of Women
Mistreatment of women has always been one of the prevalent issues in the country. Time and again there have been questions raised concerning the status and role of women in Indian society. It is certainly not a…
Status of Muslim Women in India – A Critical Study
Stating the obvious, the world has been swept over by a wave of polarization and tensions everywhere; and riding on these waves triumphantly are the people endorsing communal ideologies and divisive policies for their benefit. India is…
War-Torn Afghanistan – Fighting an Uphill Battle?
Donald J. Trump strikes a deal with the Taliban, that USA will withdraw its forces from Afghanistan soil. On 14 April, Joe Biden who inherited the deal from Trump, announced from the White House, Washington DC, “It’s…
Swedish Riots – Is Religion a reason enough to spread hatred?
The year 2020 could very well be written in the book of Guinness World Records as the worst year mankind has witnessed. From the Australian forest fire to the novel COVID Pandemic the world has seen many…
Love Jihad – Political Bigotry or Hoax Proselytism?
In the last 3-4 months, I have been hearing and reading a lot about ‘Love Jihad.’ Everyone is talking about it, some in against and some in favor. When I was unaware of what does this term…
The History and Development of Human Rights in India
When you deprive people of their right to live in dignity, to hope for a better future, to have control over their lives, when you deprive them of that choice, then you expect them to fight for…
Can religion justify crimes against Humanity?
Religious violence has resurfaced in the past decade. The rising religious tensions and a growing sectarian divide are evident across the world. Be it the rise of Islamic extremism in the Middle East, the outbreak of violence…
Pitiable Condition of the Minorities in Pakistan
I do not agree that religion is the privacy of the individual nor do I agree that in an Islamic State every citizen has identical rights no matter what his caste, creed , race or faith be.…
Citizenship Amendment Act – Need of the Hour?
On the 11th of December 2019, the government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) introduced the fifth amendment to the Citizenship Act. From the very get-go, this amendment has been in the eye of the storm.…
Peace and Religion
Religious groups often target one another which just creates hate among them and nothing else. Significant facts have often pointed out one particular religious group when it comes to war and terrorism. The world changed post the…
