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01/07/2025

One year ago, my grandfather shared his travel experiences to the Arabian lands—Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Egypt. He spoke not only about the sacred places there but also about the sites where Allah’s punishment had occurred. This awakened my awareness of the context of travelling as mentioned in the Qur'an, more than fifteen times.
Islam places significant emphasis on the importance of travel. This emphasis arises from the numerous benefits and wisdom

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30/06/2025

To facilitate communication, Keralite Muslims developed Arabi-Malayalam, a hybrid script using Arabic characters to write Malayalam words. This script became essential for religious texts, poetry (such as Muhyiddeen Mala), and education. Though some viewed it as a "sublanguage," Arabi-Malayalam was instrumental in preserving Mappila culture and Islamic teachings. A.C. Burnell noted that Mappilas were far from lacking literature, possessing historical texts and printed religious songs, with southwestern Mappilas speaking a distinct dialect written in Arabic script.

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To facilitate communication, Keralite Muslims developed Arabi-Malayalam, a hybrid script using Arabic characters to write Malayalam words. This script became essential for religious texts, poetry

30/06/2025

When Zionist Israel launched a surprise yet meticulously planned attack on Iran on 13 June 2025, killing Iran’s elite commanders and nuclear scientists, a wave of debate swept through Muslim circles on social media. The central question: Should Sunni Muslims support Iran or not?
Some distanced themselves from supporting either side, while others openly opposed Iran, even if that meant indirectly favouring Israel, citing the so-called Iranian Shiite project to expand regional influence and Tehran’s atrocities in Syria and Yemen. Yet, on the ground, many believers found satisfaction in watching Iran strike back against Israel, the Zionist occupation regime that continues to massacre hundreds of women and children daily in Gaza.

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Some distanced themselves from supporting either side, while others openly opposed Iran, even if that meant indirectly favouring Israel, citing the so-called Iranian Shiite project to expand regional influence and Tehran’s atrocities in Syria and Yemen. Yet, on the ground, many believers found sat...

29/06/2025

Those who once introduced nuclear terror to the world now style themselves as guardians against it

This is a cry against the erosion of dignity in a world order ruled more by intimidation than by introspection, by warning rather than wisdom. As military aggression continues to be justified under the cloak of “preemptive defense,” we are forced to witness not just bombs dropping, but sanity itself collapsing under the weight of hypocrisy.

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26/06/2025

In today’s fragmented socio-political context, models of peaceful coexistence rooted in religious traditions are increasingly vital. Among them, the legacy of Zainuddin Makhdoom II stands out as a compelling example from Indian history. As a Sufi scholar and reformer from Malabar, his life and works reflect a deep commitment to interfaith harmony and inclusive social service.

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n today’s fragmented socio-political context, models of peaceful coexistence rooted in religious traditions are increasingly vital. Among them, the legacy of Zainuddin Makhdoom II stands out as a compelling example from Indian history.

26/06/2025

Taking a stand for Palestine—particularly speaking up for Gaza’s civilians and against the genocide—involves significant personal risk. Anyone who raises their voice in solidarity is often swiftly labeled “anti-Semitic.” Greta Thunberg’s case is a clear example. As soon as she began speaking out for Gaza, much of the world seemed to forget her years of contributions to climate activism. Rather than acknowledging her moral clarity, critics rushed to brand her “anti-Semitic,” highlighting the hostile climate faced by those who challenge dominant narratives on Palestine.

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I happen to have a platform for some reason, then it is my moral obligation to use that platform.” Her statement underscores the ethical responsibility of celebrities and influencers to speak out on global social issues.

19/06/2025

During the 2020 pandemic lockdown, a friend who had taken my recommendation to watch Diriliş Ertuğrul shared his impressions with me. “I appreciate the Islamic elements they portray,” he remarked, “but as entertainment, I found those dream sequences tedious—Suleyman Shah appearing in Ertuğrul’s dreams, sometimes Ibn al-ʿArabī showing up... it became quite irritating.”

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During the 2020 pandemic lockdown, a friend who had taken my recommendation to watch Diriliş Ertuğrul shared his impressions with me. “I appreciate the Islamic elements they portray,

18/06/2025

Tafsīr, the interpretation of the Qur'an, developed within this same spirit. Initially, it was closely linked to ḥadīth studies, relying on the Prophet’s ﷺ own explanations. Over time, however, tafsīr matured into a distinct discipline. Its trajectory reflects a continual effort to understand and apply the Qur’an’s meanings in the light of emerging questions, social realities, and intellectual challenges. Through the centuries, different approaches emerged—tafsīr bi’l-maʾthūr (reliance on transmitted reports) and tafsīr bi’l-raʾy (reasoned interpretation) among them—each adding depth to the tradition of Qur'anic exegesis.

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The Qur\'an is the eternal source of divine guidance. Across centuries and continents, it has shaped communities rooted in tawḥīd and unity

17/06/2025

Shah Muhammad Ghaus Gwaliori was one of the most influential figures in the Shattari Sufi tradition—a 16th-century scholar and mystic who played a pivotal role in embedding this spiritual path into the cultural and religious fabric of India. Despite his profound contributions, his legacy remains underappreciated in the broader narratives of Indian history.

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Shah Muhammad Ghaus Gwaliori was one of the most influential figures in the Shattari Sufi tradition—a 16th-century scholar and mystic who played a pivotal role in embedding this spiritual path into the cultural and religious fabric of India.

16/06/2025

Visiting al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah, the illuminated city of the Prophet ﷺ, is a spiritual encounter that stirs the depths of a believer’s soul. It is an act of devotion and love, a noble longing to be in the presence of the one whom Allah chose as a mercy to the worlds. The Prophet ﷺ said:
«لا تُشَدُّ الرِّحالُ إلَّا إلى ثلاثةِ مساجدَ: المسجدِ الحرامِ، ومسجدي هذا، والمسجدِ الأقصى»
“Do not undertake a journey except to three mosques: al-Masjid al-Ḥarām, this mosque of mine, and al-Masjid al-Aqṣā.”

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Visiting al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah, the illuminated city of the Prophet ﷺ, is a spiritual encounter that stirs the depths of a believer’s soul.

16/06/2025

In a sweeping new study from the Pew Research Center, Islam has been identified as the fastest-growing religion in the world during the decade spanning from 2010 to 2020. The report, based on data from 198 countries and territories, underscores how demographic momentum—particularly fertility and youth—continues to drive the religious landscape globally.

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In a sweeping new study from the Pew Research Center, Islam has been identified as the fastest-growing religion in the world during the decade spanning from 2010 to 2020. The report, based on data from 198 countries and territories, underscores how demographic momentum—particularly fertility and y...

07/06/2025