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…
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…
Secularism – Conundrum of Indian Constitution
India is a unique State, promoting secularism and preserving spirituality through constitutional provisions and judicial pronouncements. In simple terms, secularism can be defined as the ‘principle of separation of state from the religious institution‘. In the concept…
The Political and Religious Nexus in India
In 1976, the Forty-second Amendment of India’s Constitution rendered it a secular nation. Although the most commonly accepted definition of secular is the separation of religion from civic affairs and the state, India’s version of it is…
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…
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…
