Islam and Modern Times: Is There a Case For Reinterpretation?

For the religion to become functionally effective and progressive rather than static and time trapped, it has to be reinterpreted metaphorically and the mantle of interpretation has to be taken away from the existing ultra conservative clergy/religious sc

A Non-Muslim Appraisal of Islamic Sharia

Like the Pashtoon, the Sikh did not want to give too much freedom to his daughter; he too did not want her to go out unaccompanied by a male relative or not covered by a chaadar.

Am I a Skeptical Muslim?

The story of Islam from the rift on the succession of the prophet, the end of the Muslim glory in Spain in 1492, to the end of Ottoman caliphate in 1924, is all about the struggle for power.

Science and Enlightenment: East and West

‘Why the West craves Materialism and the East sticks to Religion’, the essay is an unabashed (and ill informed) defense of religious orthodoxy with some awkward, and factually inaccurate, jabs at Science and Reason.

The Virulet Virus of Wahhabi Intolerance

Wahhab seems to have understood the tremendous power of hatred to unite and inflame its followers in an intensely determined war against its declared enemies.

Recipe for a God

During these tough economic times, one will be surprised to know that the only industries that have witnessed surges are religious outlets, astrologers, witch doctors.

Oh My God

Every few days Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Sikhs or barbers pop up out of nowhere claiming that their sensibilities have been hurt.

Humanity at a Crossroads

Humanity is passing through an adolescent phase as is at a crossroads. All of us have to make certain choices. We can choose the path of collective suicide or the path of peace and harmony.

A Day At The Tempe Mosque

In 1984 a wealthy student from Saudi Arabia studying at ASU brought a lot of funds from his family to build the mosque. No one at the mosque seems to remember his name.

The Psyche of Al-Qaeda

To have a better understanding of the psyche of Al-Qaeda we need to understand the ideology, personality and political strategy of the organization’s leaders as well as the followers.

The Capture of Christianity

No execution in human history has been as minutely researched as the crucifixion of Jesus nearly 2,000 years ago. There has also been no myth like the story of his resurrection

Are the Converted Tribals Really Hindu?

Several reports confirm that many tribals have cynically accepted the tonsuring of their hair and the mouthing of Vedic prayers as a small price to pay to get back to their villages.

Zalim Online

An eye witness to the horror and carnage by the religious fanatics in Pakistan

The Only Good Muslim is the Anti-Muslim

For some, Barack Obama's stature as a man of the left has fallen precipitously, like late autumn leaves shed by branches bowing to the will of winter.

Boot Point

Party chief Altaf Hussain and the MQM Rabita Committee cancelled Liaquat's membership after accusing him of "spreading religious hatred through his TV shows"

The God Delusion

In protest of all religio-zealots, I am bringing to attention of all, the work of Richard Dawkins' "The God Delusion".

Faith and Religion

Though I have a Muslim name I am a non practicing Indian Muslim who does not believe in any organised religion.

Muslim Ghettoisation

The perception among Muslims is that they are unwelcome in Britain is undermining efforts to help them integrate into wider society.

Muslims in America

I am all for Muslim identity but frankly what I don’t get is the overbearing role dogma plays in every action of the Muslim community in America.

Local Liberal Dribble

I think it's time we start addressing irrationally-charged matters like religious fanaticism as a psychological issue rather than an intellectual or an ideological one.

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