Vande Mataram – A Political Tool for Othering Muslims
Vol. LXIII No. 38
Date: December 28, 2025
Heroes Amid Hatred: Australia’s Response to Bondi and Lessons for
The Australian government immediately sprang into action. It designated the shooting as an anti-Semitic terrorist attack. The federal and New South Wales governments announced a AUD2 million support package for…
No More Hatred
In a civilised society, and as is enshrined in the Constitution, there is no place for such dastardly acts. One hopes that now, the perpetrators of such crimes will learn…
How to Withstand Onslaughts
Reciting the Qur’ān and establishing Prayer will equip the believers with firm character and such remarkable qualities that they will be able to withstand all onslaughts from evil forces.
Really Insolvent and Poor
While performing the obligatory prayers in right earnest, the believers must not be unmindful of the rights of their fellow beings.
Vande Mataram – A Political Tool for Othering Muslims
It is a fool proof, “all gain – no pain” political strategy that is bound to pay electoral dividends. With the upcoming elections in West Bengal, it was only natural…
Vande Mataram at 150: Sibal Warns of Injustice, Iqra Defends
The commemorative session, expected to be celebratory and symbolic, instead evolved into a critical examination of the State’s treatment of dissent, the rise of majoritarian rhetoric, the meaning of patriotism,…
When Analogy Becomes Appropriation: Vande Mataram, Islam, and the Constitution
The decision to distinguish between the national anthem (Jana Gana Mana) and the national song (Vande Mataram) was itself a recognition of this plurality.To reopen settled questions is not homage…
Vande Mataram Debate: Opposition Rips Into BJP, Questions Forefathers’ Role
The debate on Vande Mataram in Parliament was less a historical reflection and more a carefully timed political exercise, aimed at the forthcoming West Bengal elections while urgent issues such…
Absent in Politics and Power: Tamil Edition Launched by Seermai
Muslims in India, who are 14.2 per cent of the population according to the 2011 census, have witnessed a huge decline in political representation in recent decades, with only 24…
When Emotion Overtakes Wisdom
For a community facing complex socio-political challenges, emotional reactions are a luxury it cannot afford. There is an urgent need to evaluate ‘Islamic’ or ‘Muslims’ initiatives on merit rather than…
The December Dialogue: A Decade of ‘Qur’an Pravachana’ and the
In an age of digital distraction, the “pin-drop silence” that descended during the Pravachans was almost supernatural. As Kunhi’s voice rose and fell, the mammoth gathering sat in a meditative…
Scientific Miracles in the Qur’an: Between Faith and Reason
The Qur’an does not present science as a rival to faith. Instead, it invites tafakkur (deep reflection) – a thinking that leads somewhere, a reflection that changes the way a…
When Power Touches a Woman’s Dignity: Why Silence Is Not
An apology from the Chief Minister is not just a courtesy; it is a constitutional requirement. However, words alone cannot fix the damage unless they come with accountability and real…
A Fountain of Eternal Hope: Prophet Muhammad ﷺin Sane Guruji’s
This article examines Sane Guruji’s portrayal of the Prophet’s character – his compassion, justice, humility, forgiveness, and reformist zeal – as articulated through Islami Sanskriti. Through close reading and textual…
Prophets were Protected Even Before Their Prophethood
The Qur’an has described the cases of chargesheets thrown at the Prophets. These included the fact that the Prophets initiated a new course of faiths and practices that they were…
Christian Families Face Violence at Burial Grounds in Central, Eastern
UCF cited an incident from Dec. 15 in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district, where villagers objected to the burial of the father of an elected sarpanch on family land, invoking local deity…
Complaint Filed over Alleged Hijab Tugging by Bihar Chief Minister
According to the complaint, the Chief Minister touched the woman’s hijab and attempted to remove it in full public view. Cameras and a large audience were present at the venue.…
APCR Wins SC Order to Reopen Victim’s Appeal in Ajmer
The apex court requested the Rajasthan High Court to hear and dispose of the appeal on merits, notwithstanding any delay in filing or previous orders dismissing the case on technical…
“Delhi Declaration Warns of Historic Voter Purge: ‘Voters Choose the
The Declaration opened with a warning on democratic principle. In a democracy, voters choose their government. A democracy loses all meaning if the government is allowed to choose its voters.…
Kazakh President Calls for Renewed Global Trust, UN Reform and
Tokayev emphasised that restoring trust and predictability must become the foundation of effective international institutions.“No state can address today’s challenges alone. Only principled and effective joint action can lead to…
Afghan Army Chief Says Its Army Now Self-Sufficient
Fitrat also expressed appreciation for the role of the media in ensuring security and in supporting the country’s defence forces, stating: “We and you, as citizens of this land, must…
Egyptian ‘Red Lines’ and Sudan’s ‘Hemedti State’!
At the same time, those forces, which control the five Darfur states in the west of the country (with the exception of parts of North Darfur), were continuing their clashes…
