I Spy Hindutva
Vaibhav Jain May 9, 2008 interacts: 25Attempts have been made to 'saffronize' at both the ground level (by editing textbooks) and by challenging conclusions of scholars who have attempted to rewrite
The Power of Faith
Nadeem Akram Apr 29, 2008 interacts: 135Religion has become a weekend thing, where offering Friday prayers means immunity from everything that is required of a Muslim.
The Vicious Circle of Violence
Murad A Baig Mar 22, 2008 interacts: 155The birthday of The Prophet Muhammad is a good time to remember that he was a man of peace. But the intoxicating violence now makes
Reinterpretation of Islam in Turkey
Mohammad Gill Feb 29, 2008 interacts: 307Reinterpretation of Quran (and Hadith) is allowed in principle although no effective reinterpretation has ever taken place in the Muslim world.
How did Hindus Become Vegetarians?
Murad A Baig Feb 29, 2008 interacts: 342The Rigveda, as one of India’s earliest texts, gives numerous examples of meat eating with verses giving clear instructions on how to slaughter, cook, cut
Bullhe Shah and His Veil of “Meem”
Mohammad Gill Feb 21, 2008 interacts: 362One of the attributes of Allah is “Ahad,” meaning “One.” This is the spirit of monotheism. Ahmad is the name of prophet Muhammad.
What is Hinduism? A Personal View
Dost Mittar Jan 31, 2008 interacts: 362There is no word in the Indian native languages for Religion, or its Arabic equivalent, Madhab. It is commonly and erroneously translated as “Dharma”.
The Holiday Season
Azra Rashid Dec 19, 2007 interacts: 53The message in all monotheistic religion remains the same - believe, submit, follow and sacrifice. All three religions prey on people's vulnerability and desire for
Where is Ibn-Sina of the 21st Century?
Feroz Qutabshahi Dec 13, 2007 interacts: 178The 800-pound gorilla in the Islamic room is not ignorance or violence but “Blind” faith in Quran and the Hadith.
The Sudanese Teddy Bear Saga
Hammad Siddiqi Dec 6, 2007 interacts: 121President Omar al-Bashir decided to overturn a court ruling convicting Gillian Gibbons for insulting the Prophet Mohammad, a rare victory for progressive, moderate Islam.
Search for Origins of Mahayana Buddhism
mahmood Mahmood Dec 4, 2007 interacts: 297The land of Pakistan is blessed with one of the most important treasures of the world, the glorious civilization of Buddhism flourishing in the North
Artifice of Scholarship : CSPI on FrontPage
Anand Patwardhan Nov 15, 2007 interacts: 2Where will Mr. Warner hide when faced with the ignobility of logic deserting his beloved Christianity? What will he do when the devil of duality
Can Religious Leaders Redeem the Future of the World?
Mohammad Gill Oct 15, 2007 interacts: 235138 prominent Muslim scholars have written an open letter to Pope Benedict XVI calling for religious harmony between Christians and the Muslims.
Ramadan Special: Tales of Sufi Wisdom
Asif Naqshbandi Sep 12, 2007 interacts: 287Since Ramadan is supposed to be a month for bringing dead hearts back to life all the episodes here chosen have the theme of life
Mother Teresa’s Moment of Truth
Mohammad Gill Sep 4, 2007 interacts: 98Soon afterwards the doubts and skepticism, not about her missionary work but her faith, began to assail her mind and lasted until her death.
With friends like these
Aijaz Zaka Syed Aug 23, 2007 interacts: 19From the killing fields of Iraq and Afghanistan to the streets of Islamabad and Hyderabad, Islam suffers daily at the hands of its followers.
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