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A Muslim woman responds to Prof Wasey's article on inheritance rights of Muslim Women

Dr. Shomaila Warsi On May 11, Delhi-based multimedia platform Awaz-The voice carried an opinion piece by Prof. Akhtarul Wasey, Professor Emeritus (Islamic Studies), Jamia Millia Islamia titled Muslim women inherit multiple times and at times more than that of men. The article made three broad points about the apparent gender disparities in Muslim inheritance law. One is that since the inheritance law is derived from the Holy Quran, Su...

Same-sex marriage in India: 3 questions for Supreme Court to consider

Dr Shomaila Warsi As the world debated the demands of the LGBTQ+ community, the issue of same-sex marriage in India turned into a contentious topic. With the 2018 decriminalization of homosexuality, the focus now shifts to the legalization of same-sex marriage. As the Supreme Court of India Bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud deliberates on this crucial matter, there are three pertinent questions it must consider. ...

Rising above Religion: Why Atiq Ahmad incident calls for Unity, not division

Shomaila Warsi On 16 April 2023, gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf Ahmad were shot dead by assailants while being taken for a medical checkup by the Police in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Notably, Atiq Ahmad was an accused in the 2005 BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case and also in the Umesh Pal murder case which happened in February this year. In the aftermath of the shootout that led to the death of Ateeq Ahmad and h...

Why Indian Muslim students should celebrate Holi

Shomaila Warsi While Holi is primarily a Hindu festival, it has been celebrated in India for centuries, and many Muslims in the country also participate in the festival. Thus, Holi can be seen as a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity in India, an epitome of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb. Indian Muslim youth in schools, colleges, and universities should celebrate Holi, not only because it is a fun-filled and colorful festival but also because it p...

Has identity politics helped the Indian Muslim community?

Shomaila Warsi Identity politics has been prevalent in Indian politics for a long time. However, there is growing concern that it may not be benefiting Indian Muslims as much as it should. Muslims are a significant voting bloc. As per the 2011 census, Muslims are 14.2% of the Indian population, spread across 640 districts. There are around 100 districts where Muslims are more than one-fifth of the population. The 2019 Elections got 2...

7 ways in which Indian Muslims are making India great

Shomaila Warsi Indian Muslims can play a vital role in making a strong India by actively participating in the country's development and progress. Here are the seven ways that can make Muslims, about 15 percent of India's population, participate as equal citizens in making India a peaceful and prosperous nation. 1. Education: Education is the key to empowerment and progress. Indian Muslims should focus on getting a go...

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