Madrasa Boards Under Scrutiny Balancing Tradition, Regulation, and Modernity
Vol. LXIII No. 12
Date: June 29, 2025
Trump’s Unprovoked Attack on Iran
The Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has declared that Iran would not accept an imposed peace or an imposed war. China and Russia are using their influence to stop the…
Indecent Remarks
Since these Muslim Officers are bound by service-rules, they cannot defend themselves and hit back on such communal remarks. Such remarks by responsible persons holding constitutional posts will widen the…
Read in the Name of Thy Lord
It is out of His grace that He has elevated the germ-cell to the rank of man who can be taught and who can learn: ‘Read! For your Lord is…
Reading the Qur’an and Hadith
And the Prophet ﷺsaid: “Would one of you like to go to Bat-haan – a valley in Madinah – and bring two large she-camels without that involving any sin or…
Madrasa Boards Under Scrutiny Balancing Tradition, Regulation, and Modernity
The Supreme Court’s verdict on the UP Madrasa Act may be crucial, but lasting impact requires unity and trust to keep madrasas vibrant centres of knowledge and coexistence.
Madrasas and Muslims Contribution to Indian Education (1986–2016)
By mapping out institutions established from 1986 to 2016, the study constructs a nuanced picture of how grassroots mobilisation, religious inspiration, and societal need coalesced to shape a parallel, community-driven…
Day in the Life of a Madrasa
A typical day in the madrasa begins long before the rest of the world stirs. Many madrasas have students (talib = student/learner, tulba = plural of student, and Taliban =…
Targeting Madrasas: Education Reform or Hindutva Realignment?
The campaign against madrasas – while couched in the language of reform, security, and child welfare – is deeply embedded in a political project to redefine Indian identity. It is…
Political and Legal Challenges before Madrasas in India
Madrasas have historically nurtured a sense of identity, community, and resilience among Indian Muslims. Policies that challenge their existence or autonomy may inadvertently deepen the socio-political divide and foster a…
JIH-CAC Condemns US-Israel Aggression, Expresses Deep Concern over Middle East
It is particularly disturbing that no credible evidence has been presented by any international authority to prove Iran’s violation of the nuclear agreement. Nevertheless, the United States has acted unilaterally,…
Karbala: A Legacy of Sacrifice and a Call to Unity
The memory of Karbala is a sacred trust that invites us to reflect deeply, renew our hearts, and draw closer to Allah. And as we observe this sacred month, may…
No Clear Exit, No Clear Aim – Only Diplomacy Offers
Diplomacy must move beyond isolation and punitive measures; instead, it should offer Iran a stake in regional stability in return for restraint. This approach would require western powers to remain…
Can You Kill a Cause by Killing Its Leaders?: Israel’s
After the U.S. assassinated General Qassem Soleimani in 2020, observers predicted Iran would retreat. Instead, its influence across Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Palestine intensified. The IRGC emerged even more committed…
Celebrating Medical Excellence: Historic Muslim Contributions and Modern Healthcare Innovations
The historical discourse highlighted how Muslim physicians during the Golden Age of Islam established the world’s first hospitals with medical schools, developed surgical instruments still used today, and made ground-breaking…
Sumud: The Unyielding Heart of the Palestinian Cause in Gaza
The language of sumud is remarkably pervasive and rich, manifesting eloquently in poetry, intricate storytelling, Quranic verses, and the compelling terminology of revolution. Words such as sumud itself, Muqawama (resistance),…
Maharashtra’s Hindi Language Mandate Sparks Political Storm and Cultural Resistance
In a state known for its rich tradition of linguistic pride and movements like the Samyukta Maharashtra campaign and the Marathi manoos agenda, this directive has touched a raw nerve.…
Pro-Palestine Protest Outside Israeli Embassy in New Delhi: Several Detained,
According to protester Habeeba, a young female participant named Srishti was severely assaulted by police forces. “She can’t even breathe. She has been admitted to Metro Hospital, is on oxygen…
Gujarat HC Orders Protection for Muslim Trader Facing Hostility in
The order was issued by Justice H.D. Suthar in favor of petitioner OnaliDholkawala, who has been facing relentless obstruction from local residents ever since purchasing a shop near ChampanerDarwaza in…
Abu AsimAzmi ComparesPandharpur Wari to Namaz on Roads, Faces Backlash
This statement immediately triggered political reactions. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed Azmi’s remarks as a bid for publicity, saying, “I don’t want to waste time reacting to such statements.”
AMU PMRF Scholar Named Among India’s Top 40 for Research
Zeeshan acknowledged the constant academic and moral support of Professor Zeba N. Siddiqui, Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry, who congratulated him on receiving this prestigious honour. He also thanked…
Gaza Genocide: Law suit filed in Barbados Supreme Court against
Barbados, a signatory to the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Geneva Conventions, is treaty bound to prosecute individuals for genocide regardless of where the…
Iran Rejects Trump’s Ceasefire Claim as Fabrication Aimed at Covering
Trump’s claim came shortly after Iran’s armed forces launched a direct missile strike on a US military base in Qatar. The attack reportedly resulted in multiple direct hits and was…
Deadly Suicide Bombing at Damascus Church Leaves 19 Dead, over
Eyewitnesses described the devastating aftermath—blood-stained pews, shattered stained-glass windows, and injured civilians crying out for help. The blast marks a rare and deadly attack on a Christian site in the…
Morocco Enters Offshore Wind Sector with 1000 MW Project
The wind farm will be one of the first initiatives supported by the Blue Mediterranean Partnership, a multilateral fund that finances projects tied to the sustainable blue economy. Initial funding…
Why Israel Attacked Iran Now?
From another perspective, the Israeli narrative clashes with the significant security complacency displayed by Iranian military leaders, despite emerging indicators of an imminent Israeli attack. Iranian leaders interpreted these as…
