Sufis as rebels and the syncretic tradition of medieval India
Sufis propagated a liberal form of Islam that did not coerce people into conversions. Even in times of hatred, they spoken the language of love.
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Europe needs a healing touch
The recent spate of terror attacks in Europe highlight a highly fragile relationship between European secularism and Islam. There is an urgent need to address the issue.
Power of spirituality is underrated
There is this saying that goes – we don’t choose spirituality, spirituality chooses us. Have you ever wondered why some people are spiritual and some not? The answer is beyond the understanding of our enchanted mind. The meaning of spirituality has expanded and developed over time, leaving a lifetime expression. Spirituality is not a mere…
The misinformed Mahatma
It bore disasters not only on the polity of India but also on the personality of Gandhi when he embraced the murderer of the man who decorated him with the title of Mahatma
Has Iqbal’s Pan Islamism done India more harm than good?
Iqbal’s Pan Islamism didn’t support hatred towards the Hindus, nor did it aim to promote ill feelings towards the other communities residing in India. However, Iqbal’s love for an Islamic state brought him to a crossroads where he had to choose between a secular nation intertwined with unity and diversity on the one hand and an Islamic state on the other.
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