By Sumit Paul, New Age Islam 21 August 2025 Ashk Bahte Hain Mere Har Ik Jaan Ke Liye Meri Hamdardi Nahin Sirf Insaan Ke Liye Faisal Faisalabadi (I shed tears for all and sundry / My sympathies aren't ...

In history of  Islamic thought, the concept of Madhhab-i Ishq (The School of Love) represents a profound and transformative approach to understanding  (the Islamic) faith….

In the crucible of South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle, progressive Muslim activists faced a profound hermeneutical challenge. Their deep solidarity with non-Muslim comrades in the fight for ...

August 19 is commemorated as World Humanitarian Day. While acts of humanity, sensitivity, empathy and camaraderie cannot be squeezed into just a specific day, this day reminds us of humanity's shared ...

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Kolkata has seen many remarkable lives, but few stories shine with the quiet brilliance of Hakim Syed Mohammad Sharfuddin ...

Islam as a religion of peace is a dubious statement. In fact, it's an oxymoron. Islam is a political theory of conquest that seeks domination by any means it can.

We observe that in the name of sects, beliefs, and religions, a very dangerous game is being played in society. This not only harms harmony, unity, and solidarity but has now turned into hatred, the ...

Rumi says, "Tear off the mask, your face is glorious because you change the world by being yourself." It’s hard to feel desire when you don’t feel desirable. To encapsulate, if you wish to ...

Dorothy Parker's witty quote, 'you can't teach an old dog(ma) new tricks,' is ever-relevant. It encapsulates the difficulty of trying to change or challenge deeply ingrained beliefs or ideologies.

“The savage custom of denying the humanity of others is alive and well, disguised now in the language of liberalism and security.” The modern Muslim is caught in a chokehold of narratives—not just ...