Every discussion about the treatment of non-Muslims under Muslim rule tends to revolve around one subject — the Jizya, or the so-called “discriminatory” poll tax. It is the most frequently cited and ...

In the vast and graceful chronicle of Indian Sufism, few revered saints are remembered with as much affection and honour as Hazrat Shaykh Salim Chishti. Born in the late fifteenth century during the ...

Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (603-680 CE), the founder of the Umayyad dynasty, remains one of the most polarizing and consequential figures in the annals of Islamic history. His transition from the ...

In the contemporary era, the concept of idolatry has evolved, transcending physical boundaries to encompass virtual realms. The proliferation of social media and digital platforms has given rise to ...

The 21st century presents a profound paradox: an age of unprecedented global connectivity and technological prowess is simultaneously an age of deep-seated division, identity-driven conflict, and ...

These verses are often mischaracterised as permanently ambiguous. However, their lack of clarity is not intrinsic but contextual, rooted in the epistemological limitations of the original audience and ...

1. The article investigates the “Roza Bal Theory”, a debatable theory that Jesus Christ survived the crucifixion, travelled to India, and lived in Kashmir under the name "Yuz Asaf," where he is ...

We have been told various stories about Sufism to discredit it on religious, ethical, political and other grounds. The Sufis in turn assert they are the most sincere and loyal to the essence of Islam ...

The concept of Houris in Paradise is often misunderstood, with popular narratives suggesting that men who enter Paradise are promised beautiful female companions, sometimes quantified as 72 virgins.

Ustad Ahmad Lahori was the chief architect for Emperor Shah Jahan, who honoured him with the title "Nadir-ul-Asar"(Wonder of the Age). His designs fused Indo-Islamic, Timurid, and Persian elements, ...

The issue of apostasy laws in Muslim-majority nations has long been a contentious topic, both within the Islamic world and in global discourse on human rights. Apostasy laws, which criminalize the act ...

According to the Quran, polytheism is the greatest sin against God. Surely God will not forgive “shirk”, but He will forgive anything less than it for whom He pleases (4:116). The majority of orthodox ...