Latest atir-khan news, Today's Top atir-khan news Headline | Awaz the voice

Top Stories

Spectators at Wankhede Stadium during the India-New Zealand match

The Shami moments at Wankhede when Indians rose as one to seek glory

A scene from the venue of G-20 Summit in Delhi

India’s firm belief in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam raise global expectations

The poster of iconic Hindi film Amar, Akbar, Anthony

Where have Amar, Akbar, and Anthony gone?

Atir-Khan

Pahalgam terror attack: Indian Muslims' protests unprecedented

Atir Khan The protests by Indian Muslims in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack have emerged as a thought-provoking phenomenon, marked by spontaneity, spiritual intensity, and deep-rooted patriotism. These demonstrations, which cut across geography and class, are unprecedented in scale, sincerity, and implications and are being analyzed by social scientists. Just days before the attack, Indian Muslims were actively protesting aga...

Muslims must consider gifting a new Meta-Narrative on Eid

Atir Khan Eid is traditionally a time to gift the younger generation with meaningful presents. The most impactful gift Muslims can give today is a renewed way of life—one that blends Islamic studies, Sufism, rationalism, and a recognition of cultural identity, ultimately envisioning a unified and progressive future for the community. In this context, this Eid, a Muslim can actively participate in the collective effort to create a...

personality-news

Hoodbhoy: Iqbal stifled science, intellectual curiosity

Atir Khan Pakistan faces formidable challenges in its quest for scientific progress, with societal stagnation and a lack of intellectual curiosity often stifling innovation and development. Dr. Pervez Amirali Hoodbhoy, a distinguished Pakistani nuclear physicist, educator, and passionate advocate for science and rational thinking, reflects on the barriers to scientific advancement in his country in an interview with Awaz-The Voice Editor-i...

Ahmet T Kuru's book on Islam and State to be launched in Hindi

Atir Khan/New Delhi Awaz-The Voice gives space to new age scholars, who are doing interesting research in Islam and other religious studies. In this series some time back we had interviewed renowned author Ahmet T Kuru on his book Islam Authoritarianism. Underdevelopment- A Global and Historical Comparison. These days he is in New Delhi to promote the Hindi version of his book being launched by Khusro Foundation at the New Delhi World Book...

Excerpts of an interview with Ahmet T. Kuru

Atir Khan Awaz-The Voice interviewed renowned author Ahmet T Kuru about his book Islam Authoritarianism. Underdevelopment- A Global and Historical Comparison. He is presently in New Delhi to promote the Hindi version of his book being launched by the Khusroo Foundation at the International Book Fair on 2nd February. Turkish-origin Prof. Ahmet is a Professor of Political Science and Director for Islamic and Arabic Studies at San Diego S...

At Awaz, we strive to foster bond of unity and coexistence among Indians

Dear Readers, We are thankful for your patronage. Your support has helped us attain readership in India and abroad. On our fourth anniversary, we reflect on the challenges in fostering inclusive journalism, especially in an era where even simple inter-faith conversations are taboo. From Editor's Desk Our regular readers know that our approach is not reactionary; rather we believe in journalism of deep thinking and res...

Extremes bring discomfort, both in nature and society

Atir Khan When seasons change, we experience discomfort: the blistering heat of summer, the unpredictable floods of the monsoon, or the suffocating chill of winter. Nature, in its cycles, requires balance—so too does human society. In India, we see a parallel struggle. When RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat advocates for moderation, several Hindu religious leaders stand up to oppose him. Similarly, when Indian Muslim religious lea...

The Illusion of a glorious past: dehumanising religion

Atir Khan In today’s political discourse, it’s common to hear calls for a return to a "glorious past"—a time when a particular civilization was seen as perfect in every way. Proponents of these ideas argue that if we could somehow recreate this idealized past, it would solve the complex problems we face today. But the question remains: Which civilization truly had a perfect past? For those who grew up in...

The Illusion of a glorious past: dehumanising religion

Atir Khan In today’s political discourse, it’s common to hear calls for a return to a "glorious past"—a time when a particular civilization was seen as perfect in every way. Proponents of these ideas argue that if we could somehow recreate this idealized past, it would solve the complex problems we face today. But the question remains: Which civilization truly had a perfect past? For those who grew up in...

6-month wedding season generates revenue six time Delhi's annual budget

Atir Khan "How much money do you think is needed for a wedding? Would ₹3 lakh be enough?" asked Rupesh, an Uber driver from Ballia, a small town in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. His frustration was evident. His alcoholic father had squandered away the family’s savings, leaving Rupesh with the responsibility of repaying his father’s debts. The question was directed at the journalist seated in the backseat. Rupes...

Muslim religiosity and the sea foam

Atir Khan As the majority of Indian Muslims have adopted a ritualistic approach to their faith, and distanced from the true spirit of Islam, Islamic scholars are asking for a period of serious introspection within the community. The concept of faith for Muslims has become largely limited to rituals: the five daily prayers (namaz), fasting during Ramadan, and undertaking the Hajj pilgrimage. While these practices are mandatory, the foun...

Channelize the Waqf Bill campaign positively

Atir Khan The Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 has sparked a nationwide movement within the Muslim community. It's crucial that this movement remains authentic and isn't co-opted by any external forces. While the increased engagement in the democratic process is encouraging, there is a need for vigilance as some elements with vested interests are influencing the discourse negatively. The government's proposal of the Bill has elicit...

Tasawwuf: The Essence of Sufi Learning and Its Modern Diminishment

Atir Khan Tasawwuf or Sufism, represents the pinnacle of Islamic learning and a vital pathway for cultivating a strong, moral character among Muslims. Historically, India has been a fertile ground for Sufism, nurturing its growth and development. However, over time, many Sufi tariqas have degenerated, reducing the rich tradition of Sufism to mere mystic rituals. Sufism is often described as a profound love affair with God, embodyin...

An ordinary Muslim would like to see a corruption-free Waqf system

Atir Khan Some people believe that Indian Muslims are not compatible with democracy as they are unable to differentiate between religion and politics. This assumption is not true. However, at times, the approach of the community leaders to address issues in a democratic setup is often unwarranted. Indian Muslims are unique; unlike the Muslims in the rest of the world who are largely okay with being governed by authoritarian governments...

Turn your city neighbourhood into a family to cherish traditional values

Atir Khan The country gives its people a unique opportunity to recreate a joint family-like environment even in big cities. This distinctive characteristic makes India unique from many Western societies and highlights the exceptional resilience and strength of the Indian culture. Over the past four decades, the rapid growth of capitalism and urbanization has significantly altered family structures in the country. The economic boom has ...

personality-news

Waqf Boards in South India are well managed: Syed Mahmood Akhtar

Atir Khan/New Delhi Waqf Boards are one of the biggest custodians of habitable land in the country. After Defence and Railways, they rank third as far as possession of the land is concerned, controlling 8.7 lakh properties spread over an area of over 9.4 lakh acres. Barring a few exceptions most of the boards are in a pitiable state suffering from mismanagement and rampant corruption. The Government has now moved a revised bill to ame...

Dialogue could help us live together peacefully: Dr Manindra Nath Thakur

Atir Khan/New Delhi Dr Maninder Nath Thakur teaches Indian intellectual traditions at the Jawahar Lal Nehru University. The Voice Editor-in-Chief Atir Khan spoke to him about the significance of intellectual traditions and how they could be used to bring about social harmony. Do you think that we Indians have paid enough attention to our intellectual traditions? I think we have started ignoring intellectual traditions of late. If y...

Asserting Hindu identity doesn’t always mean being anti-Muslims: Hilal Ahmed

Atir Khan/New Delhi Hilal Ahmed is a well-known scholar and author, who is devoted to studying Muslim political discourse and IPolitical Islam. Besides working with the Delhi-based think tank Center for Study of Developing Societies, he has authored books like Siyasi Muslims: A story of Political Islam in India and is a regular contributor to the academic journals, newspapers, and websites. He's also a documentary filmmaker....

personality-news

Asserting Hindu identity doesn’t always mean being anti-Muslims: Hilal Ahmed

Hilal Ahmed is a well-known scholar and author, who devoted considerable time to studying Muslim political discourse and Indian Muslim reality. Besides being an author he also writes for academic journals, newspapers, and websites in English and Hindi. He's also a documentary filmmaker. The Voice Editor-in-Chief Atir Khan spoke to him about the possibilities of the Muslim community’s future. Excerpts from the interview: You o...

Modi has begun coalition recalibration

Atir Khan/ New Delhi In spite of widespread skepticism among political analysts about caretaker Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ability to lead a coalition government at the Centre, his recent speech in the Parliament's Central Hall hinted at a notable shift in his approach. The Prime Minister's address unmistakably indicated that he has already begun adjusting his strategy towards navigating the complexities of coalition dh...

Show more

In the times when negativity is becoming a USP in the news business, Awaz -The Voice (www.awazthevoice.in) has been bringing out positive stories of human resilience, cooperation, mutual existence, and peaceful living from across India.

We believe that across the fault-lines of faith, caste, region and language, many of our common concerns, shared challenges, and visions for the future, hold a lot of potential for bringing people and communities together. Read More