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Friday, June 30, 2023

Saudi Arabia Promotes Wahhabism And Militant Islam Not Only In Islamic Countries But Also In Western Countries

New Age Islam Staff Writer 30 June 2023 Egyptian Islamic scholar Abou El Fadl fights Saudi Wahhabism in the West Main Points: 1. Saudi Arabia Wahhabised once moderate Al Azhar. 2. It subsidised publications on militant Islam. 3. It offered grants of millions of dollars to scholars promoting Wahhabism. 4. It supported Al Qaradawi who defended suicide bombings. 5. Saudi Arabia granted millions of dollars to western universities to start 'Arab Studies'. Abou El Fadl is a scholar of Islam ----- The story of an Egyptian Islamic scholar Abou El Fadl gives an insight into the Saudi Arabia's efforts to promote Wahhabism the intolerant school of Islam, not only in Muslim majority countries but also in the West. To achieve its objective, it pumps millions of dollars in...

Tipu Sultan and the Modernisation of Kerala

By Grace Mubashir, New Age Islam 30 June 2023 Tipu Sultan was an important ruler of the Mysore Kingdom that grew in southern India in the late 1700s. It was his and his father Hyder Ali's hard work and efficiency that made Mysore an kingdom that stretched from the Krishna River in the north to Kerala in the south, although he had no claim to royal succession or a distinct family legacy. Through his reign that lasted from 1782 to 1799, he was able to not only lead southern India to progress but also mount strong challenges against European invasion. The 18th century for India was a time of disintegration of Mughal rule and clear signs of British dominance. To lead a society firmly entrenched in patriarchy and in the grip of foreign tyranny to freedom is not a heavy responsibility but...

Qurbani Indoctrinates Sacrifice, Mercifully Of Animals, And No Longer Of Humans As In Pre-Islamic Times

By Sumit Paul, New Age Islam 30 June 2023 "Goats have these uncannily human eyes. This one had brown eyes and I felt a shiver of guilt down my spine as I picked up the knife. I gulped and looked at the others. Everyone was smiling, as if encouraging me towards my first act of murder. My uncle even patted me on the back and asked me to hurry. "For the last time, I looked at the goat and then turning away and ignoring its calls for help, I used the knife to slit its neck. Everyone was beaming at me and I felt as if I had finally fulfilled the requirement to be part of that group. "The butcher took over from here and finished the job. I couldn't dare to look back after that, but somehow, among the back slaps and congratulations from my cousins and relatives, I managed a glance and I saw...

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Syed Abid Hussain: Muslims Must Fully Align Themselves With The Importance And Power Of Public Opinion In Electoral Politics And Understand The Majority’s Sentiments; Merely Crying Out For The Constitutional Safeguards At Every Turn And Protest Politics Doesn’t Help

By Dr. Javed Akhatar, New Age Islam 28 June 2023 The Destiny of Indian Muslims By Syed Abid Husain (London, Asia Publishing House, 1966). pp. 276 ------- India is a country that is home to a diverse range of minority groups. It refers to India as a “land of minorities” because India's cultural fabric is characterized by diversity and pluralism. This means that there is a rich tapestry of traditions, languages, religions, and customs present in the country. However, today, the Muslim minority feels a sense of fear that the nation may either assimilate them completely or erase their existence altogether. On the other hand, the nation itself holds concerns that the Indian Muslims might engage in activities that undermine its stability from within, or collaborate with foreign powers,...

Message Of Hajj: Never Lose Faith In Lord And Fight Against Devil

By Grace Mubashir, New Age Islam 28 June 2023 The Holy Qur'an described Mecca as the 'Mother of Villages' (Umm al-Qura), where the Ka’ba, the centre of Islamic civilization, is located. It is also a model city that presents Islam to the world. A centre full of peace and tranquillity in every sense of the word 'Islam'. Peace has been there since ancient times. A safe haven where one would not seek revenge even if he met his own father's killer. There is no violence or destruction here. It exudes indescribable purity and peace. The Qur'an described the Meccan Ka’ba as the 'Eternal Heaven' (Albait al-Ateeq). The Qur'an also describes it as 'the first temple on the face of the earth, built for all mankind to worship God' (3:96). In introducing the Ka’ba to entire humanity, the broad humanistic...

No Religion, Not Even Islam, Supports Terrorism, Then Why Blame Islam?

By Kaniz Fatma, New Age Islam 28 June 2023 Terrorism Stems From Corrupt Minds and Behaviours, Not Religion Main Points: 1. Islamophobic movies and dramas attempt to portray Islam as supporting terrorism. 2. Intelligence professionals recognize religion doesn't fuel terrorism; it's caused by depraved minds, corruption, and haughtiness. 3. The Quran and Hadiths condemn oppression, stating it is destructive, offensive, and prohibited, prohibiting persecution of non-Muslims under Muslim protection. 4. Islam forbids discrimination against non-Muslim minorities, but political officials frequently ignore Muslim persecution. 5. False accusations can brainwash communities, lead to wars, and create tension and hatred, which are detrimental to the nation. ------ No religion,...

Only A Blank Canvas Provides A Plethora Of Possibilities

By Sumit Paul, New Age Islam 28 June 2023 "Books make you a scholar. Awareness makes you an evolved individual." A Zen saying Kitabon Aur Pothiyon Se Aage Nikal Apni Hasti Ko Samajh Aur Badhta Chal Dayashankar ' Naseem ' (Go beyond books and tomes/ Realize your existence and march ahead) Every day in the corner of a library in Japan, an old monk was to be found sitting in peaceful meditation. " I never see you read the sutras, " said the librarian. " I never learnt to read," replied the monk. " That's a disgrace. A monk like you ought to be able to read. Shall I teach you? " " Yes. Tell me," said the monk pointing to himself, "what's the meaning of this character?" Why light a torch when the sun shines in the heavens? Why water the ground when the rain pours down in torrents? Socrates,...

Moral Policing Has Not Yet Stopped In Karnataka

By Syed Ali Mujtaba, New Age Islam 28 June 2023 Moral policing has not yet stopped in Karnataka. This is in spite of the fact that the government in the state has changed from the right extreme to the middle of the centre. The story goes like this…A group of youngsters comprising two Muslims and a Hindu boy along with two Hindu girls went for a sightseeing tour from Mangaluru to Madikeri in Karnataka’s Kodagu district. After visiting Abbey Falls, they parked their car in Madikeri and hired a jeep to travel to Mandalpatti Peak. When the youngsters returned to the spot where they had parked the car, they were allegedly surrounded by a group of 30 people, who questioned the inter-religious nature of the group. The three boys were allegedly beaten up and their two female friends were...

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Hindutva Conflates Its Ideas Of Religion And Culture: Revived Contestations Over History — From The Gyanvapi Mosque Case To The Renewed Demonisation Of Aurangzeb

By Shashi Tharoor June 27, 2023 The revived contestations over history — from the Gyanvapi mosque case to the renewed demonisation of Aurangzeb — confirm that Hindutva conflates its ideas of religion and culture with those of nation and state. Nationalism and statehood are by definition indivisible, whereas religion and culture take on multiple manifestations. Culture of course contributes to national identity; yet, culture alone cannot mould the nationalism of a country, leave alone that of a plural land such as India. Indeed, an India confident in its own diversity could celebrate multiple expressions of its culture. ‘In the Hindutva-centred view, history is made of religion-based binaries’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto ------ A ‘Ground Zero’ Hindutva sees culture differently....

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