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NEW DELHI: The Allahabad High Court has held that wearing a headscarf by Muslim women could not be established, on the material placed before it, as an essential religious practice of Islam. A Division Bench of Justices J.J. Munir and Indrajeet Shukla, in an order dated August 21, 2026, dismissed a petition by a Class [] The post Allahabad HC Says Headscarf Not Established as Essential Religious Practice first appeared on .

BENGALURU: A delegation of prominent Muslim religious and community leaders met Hindu spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living, in Bengaluru. The meeting provided an opportunity for interfaith dialogue and exchange on the prevailing situation in the country. Members of the Muslim delegation apprised Ravi Shankar of concerns relating to [] The post Muslim Delegation Meets Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bengaluru first appeared on .

TEHRAN: The 40th International Islamic Unity Conference opened in Tehran on August 27, bringing together more than 600 Muslim scholars, thinkers and guests from around 40 countries. The four-day conference continued till August 30, with sessions also being held in Qom, Mashhad and several Iranian provinces. Organised annually around the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad [] The post International Islamic Unity Conference Opens in Tehran first appeared on .

Understanding an Empire Through Its People, Culture and Enduring Legacy Based on a lecture by Professor Audrey Truschke, with concluding remarks by Professor Syed Ali Nadim Rezavi The history of medieval India cannot be understood simply through emperors, battles and monuments. Professor Audrey Truschkes lecture, Mughals as Builders of India, 15261858, presents the Mughal period [] The post Mughals As Builders of India first appeared on .

In a reflective article, the writer explores the spiritual significance of giving charity anonymously, drawing upon both Islamic and Biblical teachings. Referring to the well-known hadith describing the person who gives charity so secretly that his left hand does not know what his right hand has given, the author suggests that, beyond its literal meaning, [] The post The Wisdom of Giving Charity in Secret first appeared on .

In the Islamic perspective, Furqan is the God-given ability and criterion to distinguish Al-Haqq (Truth) from Al-Batil (Falsehood). It is not merely possessing more information; it is having the clarity to recognize what is true, what is false, what is guidance, and what is deception and then to act accordingly. Why is Furqan necessary? Human [] The post Furqan: The Quranic Distinction Between Truth and Falsehood first appeared on .

The Wife of the Worlds Richest Man and the Woman Who Quietly Gave Billions Away Some life stories are not merely stories of success. They are stories of hardship, kindness, opportunity, destiny and what a person chooses to do when life suddenly gives them more than they ever imagined. The story of MacKenzie Scott is [] The post The Unsung Heroine of Amazon first appeared on .

A recent YouTube discussion examines the Quran through the perspective of Prof. K. S. Ramakrishna Rao, an Indian non-Muslim philosopher, drawing primarily on his 1978 essay Muhammad: The Prophet of Islam. The discussion presents Raos attempt to study the Quran objectively, focusing on its social, moral, philosophical and intellectual influence rather than approaching it solely [] The post An Indian Philosophers Perspective on the Quran first appeared on .

Since the dawn of humanity, our intellectual evolution has been anchored by two fundamental acts: reading and writing. These are not merely administrative skills; they are the bedrock of human consciousness. In Islamic tradition, the divine emphasis on intellect begins with a command: Read! (Iqra), followed by the revelation that God taught humanity by the [] The post From the Divine Pen to the Digital Age: Will AI Be Our Master or Our Mirror? first appeared on .

The idea of a Muslim NATO has increasingly appeared in diplomatic discussions and international media to describe growing security cooperation among several Muslim-majority countries. However, according to political analyst Dr. Ranjan Solomon, the term is misleading because no formal military alliance comparable to NATO currently exists. Instead, he argues that what is emerging is a [] The post Analysis: Beyond the Muslim NATO A Search for Strategic Autonomy in a Multipolar World first appeared

The emergence of a new strategic grouping comprising the United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, and Israel popularly referred to as Quad 2.0 marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of West Asia. According to an analysis by Arhama Siddiqa, this four-nation partnership represents far more than an economic initiative; it reflects [] The post Analysis: Quad 2.0 A New Strategic Alliance Reshaping West Asia first appeared on .

Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has described Turkiyes hosting of the NATO Summit in Ankara as a source of great pride and happiness, saying the event received widespread appreciation from participating world leaders. Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, Erdogan said the summit was marked by warm hospitality and positive feedback from delegates, including US [] The post Erdogan Hails Successful NATO Summit Hosted by Turkiye first appeared on .

Think Tank Calls for Partnership with Progressive Islam to Counter Extremism and Promote Stability A policy analysis by the Chinese think tank ANBOUND argues that China should broaden its approach towards Islam by engaging with moderate and reform-oriented Islamic movements rather than viewing Islam primarily through the lens of security and counter-terrorism. Written by Zhou [] The post Analysis: China Urged to Engage with Moderate Islamic Thought first appeared on .

London: Muhammad has been named the most popular baby boys name in England and Wales for the third consecutive year, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ONS reported that 5,957 baby boys were given the name Muhammad in 2025, an increase from 5,721 in 2024. The name [] The post Muhammad Remains Most Popular Baby Boy Name in England and Wales first appeared on .

Doha: A delegation of rabbis from the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States (ARIS) met Qatars Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to offer condolences following the passing of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Following the meeting, ARIS Chairman Rabbi Mendy Chitrik praised Qatars leadership for its warm welcome, describing [] The post Qatar Emir Receives Rabbis in Gesture of Interfaith Solidarity first appeared on .

Islamabad Declaration Urges Support for Womens Education, Leadership and Socio-Economic Participation Islamabad: The 9th Ministerial Conference on Women of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) concluded in Islamabad with a renewed commitment to advancing the socio-economic, educational, and political empowerment of women across the Muslim world. Held under the theme Socio-Economic and Political Empowerment of [] The post OIC Womens Conference Calls for Greater Empowerment Across the Mus

Veteran Journalist Khalid A.H. Ansari Recalls Frontline Experiences from the 1999 Kargil War As India observed Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, senior journalist and former Mid-Day Chairman Khalid A.H. Ansari reflected on his extraordinary experience as a war correspondent during the 1999 Kargil War, paying tribute to the courage and sacrifices of Indias armed [] The post Kargil: A War of Courage, Sacrifice and National Resolve first appeared on .

CSSS Calls for Clear Regulations, Dialogue, and Impartial Enforcement to Prevent Future Conflicts A fact-finding report released by the Centre for Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS) has examined the communal tensions that erupted in Poonam Estate Cluster 1, Mira Road (Maharashtra) in May 2026 over the temporary housing of goats ahead of Bakri Eid. [] The post Fact-Finding Report Examines Communal Tensions Over Bakri Eid in Mira Road Housing Society first appeared on .

The proposed Saudi Arabia-United States civil nuclear cooperation agreement is being viewed as one of the most significant geopolitical developments in West Asia in recent years. Negotiated between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump, the agreement awaits approval by the US Congress before taking effect. The pact, reportedly concluded under Section [] The post Saudi-US Civil Nuclear Pact May Reshape West Asias Strategic Landscape first appeared on .

NEW DELHI: In a significant initiative to strengthen collective advocacy on issues affecting Indias Muslim community, prominent political leaders, religious scholars, legal experts, and representatives of civil society have resolved to establish a 51-member National Consultative Committee to coordinate legal interventions and safeguard the constitutional and civil rights of Muslims. The decision was taken during [] The post Muslim Leaders Form National Coordination Panel to Pursue Constitutional