Dealing with Misogynistic Men: Three Approaches

By Kaniz Fatma, New Age Islam 25 May 2024 The Best of Three Approaches to Dealing with Misogynistic Men Main Points: 1. Misogynist men often treat women poorly, leading to a cycle of mistreatment and violence in the home. 2. Intolerant or losing patience women often respond to their husband's misbehaviour with increased misbehaviour, leading to a cycle of mistreatment, violence, divorce, and negative impact on children. 3. Women with internal weaknesses, tolerant of husbands' bad behaviour, but damaged in personalities, struggle to connect with positive traits and strength, leading to a lifeless robot existence, fake smiles, and fear in homes, affecting their children. 4. The third approach involves rare, daring, patient, wise, and courageous women who gently address weak...

Nadda On BJP-RSS Relations Is In Not The Parting Of Ways Between The Parent Organisation And Its Political Progeny

By Ram Puniyani for New Age Islam 25 May 2024 Though Nurtured And Trained In The Ideology Of Hindu Nationalism, The BJP For Electoral Purposes Put Forward “Gandhian Socialism” As Its Motto. As The Party Did Not Get Much Traction In The Electoral Arena, It Soon Shifted Gears And Took Up The Babri Mosque-Ram Temple As The Central Issue. The Accompanying Anti Muslim Violence Led To Polarisation And The BJP’s Position In National Politics Steadily Went ------- As the election season (April-May 2024) is in progress there are observations by some that this time RSS volunteers (Swayamsevaks) are not on the field to help the BJP for electoral mobilization. So far, in most elections barring the one of 1984, in the aftermath of anti Sikh pogrom. There are many guesses about the role of RSS combine...

Daagh Dehlvi : His Nous Touched Upon His Poetry

By Sumit Paul, New Age Islam 25 May 2024 English critic I A Richards was of the opinion that when a writer or a poet has a humongous corpus of works, one should cherry-pick a few sublime ones to have an idea of the writer's craftsmanship. Ruminate over them and then dive into the ocean of his oeuvre. Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet said the same, albeit in Turkish, "Gent Wint Key Faan Ej Mon Ember" (Choose the best one and you'll get the idea). Daagh Dehlvi was born on May 25 ------ Daagh Dehlvi, whose birth anniversary falls on May 25, is one such great classical Urdu poet whose prolific poetry runs into reams and volumes. So, it's better to pick a gem from his cornucopia that underscores his poetic genius, beauty and also wisdom. Here's one in my opinion. You've every right to find some...

Traditional Indian Muslim Ulama on The Varied Dimensions of Human Rights

By Abdur Raheem Kidwai, New Age Islam 24 May 2024 Islam aur Insani Huquq (Islam and Human Rights) Edited by Afzal Misbahi Language: Urdu Ghazipur, India, Mah-i-Nur Publications, 2023. Pp.382, ISBN: 93-5980-620-X The issue of Human Rights has assumed greater prominence in our times. Those hostile to Islam often seeks to discredit both Islam and Muslim societies, charging them with their scant regard for Human Rights. It is most gratifying that this collection of 36 articles represents the deliberations of traditional Indian Muslim Ulema and scholars on the varied dimensions of Human Rights, reflecting as it does their admirable engagement with modernity. The editor, Afzal Misbahi, Assistant Professor of Urdu at Banaras Hindu University, India has done well to bring out this Volume,...

Bauls of Bengal: First and Pristine Sufis

By Sumit Paul, New Age Islam 24 May 2024 Mr Ghulam Rasool Dehlvi's excellent article on the Mystic of Bengal has inspired me to ferret out my old article on Bauls of Bengal who were called Swabhabik Rahosyobadi (Natural Mystics) by none other than Rabindranath Tagore. Strange though it may sound, it's true that we are seldom aware of our own attributes and capabilities. That it needed an English scholar to enlighten us on the spiritual influence of Bauls of Bengal's Bankura district is a rather sad commentary on our apathy towards the rich and varied spiritual traditions and wealth. Professor Arthur John Arberry, a British scholar of Arabic Literature, Persian poetry and Islamic studies, wrote in 1939 that the Bauls of Bengal started and perpetuated the great (Islamic) mystic traditions...

On Islamic Constitutionalism: Ideas of Hashim Kamali and Khaled Abou El Fadl

By Adis Duderija, New Age Islam 23 May 2024 In the discourse surrounding Islam and constitutionalism, two progressive Muslim scholars, Hashim Kamali and Khaled Abou El Fadl, offer insightful perspectives on the compatibility of Islamic principles with the tenets of constitutional governance. They argue that the Islamic system of rule is rooted in a commitment to fundamental principles rather than a rigid preference for a specific institutional format. It is within this context that an Islamic government can reflect the political mandate, consultative processes, rule of law, limited authority, respect for individuals’ rights and welfare, and commitment to equality and justice. Furthermore, both scholars emphasize that constitutionalism, with its emphasis on checks and balances and the restraint...

Failure To Reform Religious Jurisprudence and Norms Allows Religious Militancy, Irrespective of Faith

By Dr. James M. Dorsey for New Age Islam 23 May 2024 Extremist Rabbis, Ultranationalist And Ultraconservative Israeli Politicians, Far-Right Evangelicals, Russian Orthodox Church Leaders, And Hindu Nationalists Have Emerged As Equally Troublesome Militant, Supremacist, And Racist Expressions Of Faith. ------ For more than two decades, jihadists took pride in place as symbols of extremism and illustrations of the need for religious reform. They made Islam the focus of post-9/11 calls for religious change and moderation. Today, Islam no longer stands alone. One of the world’s foremost faiths, Islam has been joined by most major religions that have long flown under the radar. Numerous recent examples and incidents in an increasingly polarised world that allows religion to become a clarion...

ISIS, Other Terrorist Groups, and Misuse of Islamic Terminologies – Part 2

By Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi, New Age Islam 23 May 2024 The Distinction between Islam and Extremism Main Points: 1. When the holy Prophet was physically present, it was impossible for anybody to misuse the teachings of Islam. 2. The Farewell Sermon of the Prophet: the First Human Rights Manifesto strongly emphasises respecting human rights and dignity as well as the worth of all lives and belongings. 3. Global Violence and Corruption: Historical Perspectives 4. No Religion condones acts of terrorism, bloodshed, cruelty. 5. Despite the League of Nations and United Nations, promoting peace and maintaining law and order remain challenging. 6. The "Might is Right" principle still applies, leading to global injustice. 7. The Quran and the Prophet's teachings affirm religious...

Imbibe The Spirit of Buddha: Defy, Never Deify

By Sumit Paul, New Age Islam 23 May 2024 Believe Nothing, No Matter Where You Read It, Or Who Said It, No Matter If I Have Said It, Unless It Agrees with Your Own Reason and Your Own Common Sense. The Buddha The quote by The Life Of Buddha, "Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense," emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and personal judgment. May 23 is Buddha Purnima ----- Buddha encourages individuals to question and analyse the information they come across, regardless of its source or origin. He advises that blind acceptance should be avoided and encourages people to trust their own reasoning and common sense. In doing so, one can ensure that beliefs align...

Muslim Women Manifesto for Reform of Inheritance Distribution

By Grace Mubashir, New Age Islam 22 May 2024 A Pamphlet Is Published In The Form Of A Demand For Timely Reform Of The Indian Muslim Succession Law In Favour Of Muslim Women By The Forum For Muslim Women's Gender Justice. The Forum For Muslim Women's Gender Justice Is An Advocacy Group Based In Kerala Dedicated To Advancing The Rights And Status Of Muslim Women Through A Focus On Gender Justice. The Organization Aims To Address The Unique Challenges Faced By Muslim Women By Promoting Equality, Empowerment, And Social Justice Within The Context Of Islamic Principles And Broader Human Rights Frameworks. Forum for Muslim Women's Gender Justice – Introductory Pamphlet This is translated from the original Malayalam version with due permission. (https://www.sanghaditha.com/indian-muslim/) ----- ...

Kyrgyzstan Mob Violence: Kyrgyzstan Government Tramples Islamic Values As It Allows Kyrgyz Mob To Beat, Torture And Even Kill Male And Female Muslim Students Of Pakistan For Two Days

By New Age Islam Staff Writer 22 May 2024 Pakistani Students Have Even Said Some Girls Were Raped Main Points: 1. According to Kyrgyz Health Ministry, 41 students were injured in the violence. 2. Kyrgyz government terms the planned attacks on foreign students as brawl and 'spontaneous protests'. 3. According to Kyrgyz media, the Kyrgyz Parliament approved of the planned violence against foreign students. 4. Parliament members said in the Kyrgyz Parliament that the foreigners violated Kyrgyz sovereignty and broke the laws of the country and the Kyrgyz people only retaliated in defence. ----- Security officials stand guard outside the Kyrgyz embassy in Islamabad after protests against violence in Bishkek targeting international students [Sohail Shahzad/EPA] ------- The...

Why Islam (Justifiably) Forbids Drinking

By Sumit Paul, New Age Islam 22 May 2024 "The Only Radical Remedy I Know For Dipsomania Is Religiomania Because Fire Puts Out Fire And Iron Cuts Iron. Transit From One Mania To Another Equally Powerful Mania Could Be A Potent Solution. " American Psychologist William James "Jise Kahte Hain Log Ummul-Khabais/ Rahe Un Ke Usi Se Rishte-Naate" Anwar Shuoor (Though people call it the mother of all evils/ They often hobnob with it) Two recent road accidents in Patiala and Poona in quick succession snuffed out six young lives in their early 20s. In Poona's mishap, one 17-yr-old inebriated son of an obscenely rich realtor, driving his Porsche at a breakneck speed, mowed down two motorcycle-borne youngsters. All these people had drinks while partying and behaved recklessly at the wee hours...