India

Muslims Largely Absent from India’s Anti-Corruption Institutions, New Study Finds —————————– A recent study by Mohammed Abdul Mannan highlights the near-total absence of Muslim representation in India’s key anti-corruption bodies, including the Lokpal and Lok Ayuktas, Clarion India reported. Since…

India’s Rich History, Muslim Heritage: Shaping Subcontinent’s Cultural Landscape ————————————- India, a vast and historic land, has long been a crossroads of empires, cultures, and civilizations. Over centuries, the rise and fall of numerous kingdoms and dynasties shaped its social,…

Muslims Underrepresented in India’s Tribunals, New Report Finds —————————————— A recent study highlights the underrepresentation of Muslims in India’s quasi-judicial tribunals, including top positions such as chairpersons, members, and senior officials. The findings come from Mohammed Abdul Mannan’s book, At…

Iftar in Mumbai Brings Together Families of Political Prisoners, Calls for Continued Solidarity ——————————- An iftar, prayer gathering and public meeting in solidarity with political prisoners was held on February 28 at the Centre for Study of Society and Secularism…

India: Seven Muslims Booked for Offering Prayer in Malegaon Electricity Department Office ——————————————- Police in Maharashtra, India, have registered a case against seven Muslim men after a video showed them offering namaz inside the electricity department office of the Malegaon…

Communal Iftars, Traditional Markets, Illuminated Displays Highlight Southeast Asian Muslim Life ——————————————– The holy month of Ramadan in Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines showcases religious devotion, social solidarity, and Islamic cultural traditions across Southeast Asia. Muslims in these countries participate…

Controversies Over Ramadan Meal Arrangements Highlight Challenges for Religious Accommodation in India ————————————- Two separate incidents in northern and western India have drawn attention to the challenges of providing adequate religious accommodations for Muslims during Ramadan, raising concerns about inclusivity…

Human Chain of Harmony: Hindu Students Protect Muslim Prayers at Lucknow University —————————— A remarkable display of communal unity unfolded at Lucknow when Muslim students were prevented from accessing the historic Lal Baradari complex after the university administration unexpectedly locked…

India: Vandals Attack Jama Masjid in Telangana Village, Desecrate Copies of Qur’an ———————- The Jama Masjid in Jalalpur village of Bommalaramaram Mandal, in Telangana’s Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, was vandalised on Monday by unidentified individuals, prompting widespread condemnation and concern among…

Thailand Advances Islamic Education, Establishing Regional Academic Hub in Southeast Asia ——————————————– Recent developments in Thailand’s Islamic education system indicate the country is positioning itself as a regional center for Islamic studies, with structured programs, councils, and university scholarships signaling…