India's Future, Narendra Modi, Muslims and Moving Forward
The prosperity of India can be compared to a bus journey. If the driver ensures the air pressure is even in all its tires, the journey would become safe for… Read more »
Tag: Religious Pluralism
Hyderabad Bomb Blasts: What's Next?
As a Muslim, I am tempted to blame bad guys among Muslims, but what good will it do to India? Deepen hatred for the Muslims? If I blame Hindus, what… Read more »
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and I
As a kid I learned things about him and did not relate with him at all, he was too divine and remote for me. All that changed when I read… Read more »
Remembering the Holocaust and All Genocides
There is a shameless cruelty in our societies when it comes to acknowledging other people’s suffering. Either we shy away or refuse to acknowledge the sufferings of others, worrying that… Read more »
Muslim's Leap of Faith: Offering Interfaith Prayers For Newtown
Would Mahatma Gandhi go to heaven? Even though each member of the faith will thoughtfully acknowledge that he would, but the ones who live in cocoons, would say, not until… Read more »
My Religion Is the Real Truthful Religion
I am intrigued by the blatant as well as the subtle claims that, “my religion is the only true religion,” by numerous religious leaders. Of course it would be a… Read more »
Seedling Pluralism in Pakistan
Pakistan like India has a common pluralistic heritage, but it has lost its tracks since Soviets invaded Afghanistan, and we the Americans countered their encroachment with funding Madrasas to produce… Read more »
9/11 Prompts Strong Muslim Commitment to America
Americans Muslims are fully committed to a strong, peaceful, prosperous and secure America. As Americans, we uphold, protect, defend and celebrate the values enshrined in our constitution. Our faith reinforces… Read more »
Janamashtami Mubarak
Janmashtami is celebration of Sri Krishna’s birthday, the man who is the 8th Avatar (representation) of Vishnu; meaning the facet of creator that manages the preservation aspect of life. Hinduism… Read more »