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Modi’s speech rightly questions politics of appeasement. Wrongly targets all Muslims

The PM did make a valid point when he criticised the Congress for categorising the entire Muslim community in Karnataka under the Other Backward...

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51 Muslims have cleared UPSC exams. It challenges narrative of discrimination

Perception that minimal presence of Muslims in civil services is a consequence of discrimination harms Pasmanda community. They remained confined to...

19.04.2024 10

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Arab ministers visiting Abu Dhabi temple should inspire Indian Muslims to fight conservatism

A Muslim-majority nation like UAE showing respect to Hinduism gives us hope in the context of India’s Hindu-Muslim relationships.

12.04.2024 10

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Muslims must turn away from leaders like Mukhtar Ansari. They will not bring true reform

Mukhtar Ansari, Atiq Ahmed, Mohammad Shahabuddin did not rise to power on their own accord; rather, they were nurtured and supported by political...

05.04.2024 50

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Calling ISIS unislamic isn’t enough. Muslim intellectuals must address jihadism’s root cause

The argument that ISIS's actions have nothing to do with Islam overlooks the existence of violent Islamic doctrines upon which extremist groups rely.

29.03.2024 20

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As a Muslim, I find it nonsensical to say the needs of vegetarians shouldn’t be met

Why are the dietary choices of Muslims often perceived as personal choices, while vegetarianism practised by Hindus and other communities is seen as...

22.03.2024 10

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Indian Muslims should welcome CAA, question those peddling false narratives about it

As Indian Muslims, we are blessed to not face persecution that would force us to flee our country. But we must consider the less fortunate Hindu and...

15.03.2024 10

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UP to Kashmir — PM Modi is addressing Pasmanda Muslims the way we’ve never been before

As a Pasmanda Muslim woman, being addressed as a significant voting bloc by a political party carries profound implications.

08.03.2024 40

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Pakistan is hell on Earth for women, minorities. Mobs are demanding beheadings for blasphemy

The stark reality is that while India is ambitiously planning missions to carry humanity into space, in Pakistan, mobs are ruthlessly attempting to...

01.03.2024 20

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Sandeshkhali case is no Hindu-Muslim issue. TMC and BJP must stop with their blame games

Mamata Banerjee hasn’t demonstrated empathy and urgency in dealing with the allegations and is accusing BJP of politicising the issue. BJP, too, is...

23.02.2024 30

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UAE’s new Hindu temple is a lesson for India. Respect for other faiths doesn’t weaken yours

Witnessing the inauguration of the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi this week filled me with joy as an Indian Pasmanda Muslim.

16.02.2024 20

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Indian Muslim women need UCC. It challenges power of self-appointed judicial bodies

By passing the UCC bill, the government aims to establish a uniform set of laws that apply equally to all citizens, thereby promoting equality before...

09.02.2024 10

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Munawar Faruqui challenges Indian Muslims’ victimhood complex. It also holds key messages

The admiration and celebration of such icons among the Indian Muslim community signify a rejection of outdated beliefs.

02.02.2024 7

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Indian Muslims need real leaders, not divisive ones. Pasmandas offer future-positive vision

Ashraf leaders seem indifferent to the concerns of Pasmanda Muslims. Instead, they exploit this marginalised group for electoral gains, trapping them...

26.01.2024 10

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Stop seeing population control measure as anti-Muslim. They also benefit from small families

As a Pasmanda Muslim, I often wondered why Indians have low expectations from the Muslim community, supporting problematic traditions in their desire...

19.01.2024 30

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Bilkis Bano’s rapists are finally back in prison. Now, it’s time to address the root cause

The essence of this decision revolves around defining an "appropriate government" rather than broader considerations of the "power of remission" and...

12.01.2024 10

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Smriti Irani’s visit to Madinah dispels both extremes—Islamists and Hindu nationalists

Smriti Irani visiting Madinah wearing a sari and bindi echoed a meaningful celebration of personal choice and shows willingness to foster an...

11.01.2024 7

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20 crore Muslims have moved on from Babri Masjid and Ayodhya. Owaisi must as well

Asaduddin Owaisi says that the memory of Babri Masjid would forever remain etched in his mind. Why is the Hyderabad MP so determined to fan the flames...

05.01.2024 20

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Giorgia Meloni is wrong about the Islam-Europe compatibility problem. Look at Albania

Understanding that most Muslims see Islam as a personal faith, not a complete societal solution, is crucial for addressing the complexities within the...

29.12.2023 20

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Jagdeep Dhankar must accept mimicry is part of democracy. TMC MP didn’t attack his identity

In a democracy, the tapestry of expression includes mockery, mimicry, and protests against public figures—even if we may not like it.

22.12.2023 30

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Casteism in Kashmir was swept under the rug. SC decision on Article 370 will help address it

As a Pasmanda Muslim, I endorse the abrogation of Article 370. It paves the way for implementing comprehensive public welfare & caste-based policies...

15.12.2023 7

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Neither Congress nor BJP responsible for Muslims’ backwardness. They have themselves to blame

A society held captive by regressive and patriarchal interpretations by the clergy is unlikely to foster a mindset conducive to progress.

08.12.2023 5

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China’s erasure of mosques shows Muslims can only thrive in nations like India

China is actively replacing Islamic architecture with symbols reflective of Chinese ideology. But the Muslim world is silent.

01.12.2023 5

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The growing hypocrisy of Al Jazeera is getting harder to ignore now

Al Jazeera wants India to be perfectly secular & democractic. But what about Qatar?

24.11.2023 10

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The ugly, backward face of Pakistani cricketers revealed – Shahid Afridi to Abdul Razzaq

Celebrities who are progressive and advocate for the respect of women stand out as exceptions in Pakistan.

17.11.2023 20

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AMU asked for certificates proving students are Ashraaf till 1947. Nothing has changed

From blaming ‘lower’ caste Ansaris for the 1957 revolt to not allowing them into AMU, the university's founder Syed Ahmed Khan has, on many...

10.11.2023 6

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Indian Muslims don’t hate Jews. That’s why Kerala Hamas rally is an aberration

Khurshid Imam, a devout Muslim, has broken linguistic and cultural barriers to become the only professor of Hebrew in India, and Thoufeek Zakriya is...

03.11.2023 9

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Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar to Rizwan—Pakistani cricketers bring religion on field, not India

The fact was disregarded that Mohammad Rizwan is frequently spotted praying on the cricket field.

27.10.2023 20

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My Muslim identity was never a problem at garba. The ban won’t guarantee security

Upon learning about the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)’s calls to restrict entry of non-Hindus in Garba pandals in Gujarat, my immediate reaction was...

20.10.2023 4

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As a Pasmanda Muslim, I didn’t grow up hearing about Palestine. We had more pressing issues

Indian Muslims should ask themselves why they prioritise expressing concern for Muslims in distant Palestine over their Hindu brethren, who live in...

13.10.2023 3

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Bihar caste survey has done Pasmanda Muslims a big favour. Now India must do the same

It is disheartening to see how the Pasmanda society often gets overlooked and lacks proper representation because of lack of acknowledgement of...

06.10.2023 10

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UK’s flourishing Khalistan lobby needs urgent pushback. Canada isn’t the only problem

As some individuals within the Sikh community in Britain actively supported and propagated the Khalistani cause, the broader Indian community did not...

29.09.2023 10

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Modi’s quota Bill must make space for Pasmanda Muslim women like me. We need representation

If even Pasmanda men struggle to reach legislative positions, ensuring the representation of Pasmanda women in Parliament will pose an even bigger...

22.09.2023 4

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Pakistan can’t keep attacking India and stay friends on cricket field. BCCI must boycott PCB

From Shahid Afridi to Imran Khan, Pakistani cricketers have time and again introduced deeply political issue of Kashmir into the world of sports.

15.09.2023 9

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Stop defending Udhayanidhi under right to free speech. We’re not France

To target a faith is an illiberal approach. This mindset reveals a striking parallel to a situation where religious majorities are intolerant toward...

08.09.2023 10

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