Tag Archives: India

The ways in which Islamic mysticism (Sufism) presents as part of the so called ‘Muslim world’, in India during the British Raj.

When the British came to India they made distinctions between the Hindus and Muslims living there based on experiences that the Western world had already had with Muslims, namely the idea of a simple and unified ‘Muslim world’ (Aydin, p.3). … Continue reading

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Indian Divorce Laws Adapting to Muslim Law

Muslims ruled in India before Britain stepped in and took down the Mughal Empire. Since then, the Muslims in India have had to deal drastic changes in power of the course of Indian history. First they lost their powerful ruling status … Continue reading

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The Reorganization of Indian Modernity

The ideals of modernity through a highly Westernized lens forcefully permeated its way through Indian culture, social life, politics, and religion. I will be focusing on the alteration and/or complete loss of countless Islamic religious traditions, and the emergence of … Continue reading

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Muslim Women’s Fight for Equality

The media-driven view of Islam in the Western world is full of stereotypes, false information, and misunderstandings of the religion and what its practitioners believe. One of the most prevalent views is that all Muslim women are oppressed, and the … Continue reading

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Saving The Bharat Mata: What was at stake for her children?

Can you pinpoint the moments in history that make you who you are? The moments that have created your identity? For Muslims, as well as other religious communities in India such as Hindus and Sikhs, one of these defining and … Continue reading

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Deconstructing Boundaries of Power

power | ˈpou(-ə)r noun : the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events “Power is the ability not just to tell the story of another person, but to make it the … Continue reading

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