Javed Anand
The writer is general secretary, Muslims for Secular Democracy, and co-editor, ‘Communalism Combat’
Fri, Nov 06, 2020
The moderate Muslim must not seek to explain away violence in the name of Islam with whataboutery, but must face up to the problems with lived Islam.
Sat, Apr 04, 2020
The Tablighi Jamaat is by no means the only body culpable of gross neglect and irresponsible conduct in the current crisis. But it must account for its own idiotic role in the escalation of the pandemic.
Mon, Jan 20, 2020
The protest this time is not faith-based, there is no gender segregation. Muslim men and women are out there alongside all others. Yes, there are Muslim women in burqas and hijabs. But also there in large numbers are women who “don’t look like Muslims”.
Thu, Nov 14, 2019
Let’s recognise our own complicity in becoming the convenient ‘Other’ for Hindu nationalists
Mon, Jul 30, 2018
Alternative legal redress systems are needed and welcome. But, as debate in the UK has shown, sharia councils are the preserves of clerics who are intolerant of women’s equality and rights.
Tue, May 15, 2018
Those opposing Jinnah’s portrait share an ideological heritage with him: An exclusive idea of nationhood.
Wed, Apr 04, 2018
Liberal democrats owe it to themselves to choose their words and fora responsibly.
Mon, Dec 18, 2017
New law criminalising triple talaq may not be in best interests of Muslim women. Solution lies elsewhere
Wed, Nov 01, 2017
But it is not yet clear if the headline-grabbing decrees will add up to reform or mirage
Fri, Sep 01, 2017
US conservatives made Trump denounce hate. RSS can learn from them
Wed, Jul 19, 2017
Can passages of the Quran be cherry-picked — to embrace what is appealing and to skirt around what is not ? That is the question
Fri, Apr 28, 2017
Need to ask, on sidelines of triple talaq debate: Is polygamy constitutionally valid? Is it un-Quranic?
Mon, Nov 07, 2016
Muslim women opposing triple talaq, polygamy face attack, but are fighting back.
Tue, Oct 25, 2016
SC stand on triple talaq remains to be seen. But male monopoly over reading of Islam is under serious challenge.
Thu, Sep 01, 2016
Bombay HC’s verdict upholding the constitutional right of women to enter the sanctum sanctorum of Haji Ali dargah could serve as a “get real” signal to the custodians of Indian Islam.
Thu, Jul 07, 2016
Across the Muslim world, Zakir Naik promotes religious prejudice, if not hatred.
Tue, May 31, 2016
Bandukwala dithers. But for many 2002 survivors, the issue is: No justice, no peace.
Mon, May 09, 2016
Those committed to gender parity are hoping for early verdicts from the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court
Sat, Oct 10, 2015
Let’s talk state responsibility for the lynching at Dadri. PM’s response skirts the issue
Mon, Dec 29, 2014
No doubt the killers must have prayed prior to the carnage beginning with the words, “Bismillahirrahmanirrahim".
Sat, Oct 18, 2014
Religion doesn’t need reform, its followers do.
Sat, Oct 19, 2013
Madani's outburst against the Congress and secular forces articulates growing Muslim frustration. But there is limited room for manoeuvre.
Sat, Sep 28, 2013
The middle class seems to think saying sorry is enough to move on from gross violations.
Fri, Jul 26, 2013
If you love Modi,you must love his parivar too
Wed, Apr 03, 2013
The victims of the Bombay bomb blasts in March 1993 have got some measure of justice. But what about the victims of December 1992-January 1993?