Islamic Scientific Schools

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The separation of East Pakistan from West Pakistan was a monumental event that reshaped the region. ....................... The partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947 not only created the independent nations of India and Pakistan but also laid the groundwork for a complex geopolitical struggle that culminated in the eventual creation of Bangladesh in 1971. The  separation of East Pakistan  from West Pakistan was a monumental event that reshaped the region. To understand how India played a crucial role in this separation, it’s essential to delve into the historical, political, and strategic factors that influenced these events. The Historical Background Before partition, Bengal was a province with a significant Muslim majority in the eastern part of British India. Despite India’s efforts to keep Bengal united during the negotiations for independence, it was divided along religious lines, leading to the creatio...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Anti-Muslim Agenda in India: A Growing Threat to Social Harmony Introduction The  anti-Muslim agenda of Hindutva  has posed a persistent threat to Muslims in the  Indian subcontinent  long before the  partition of 1947 . The rise of  Hindu nationalist movements , particularly under organizations like the  Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)  and  Hindu Mahasabha , fostered an exclusionary vision of India as a Hindu-only nation.  Muslim leaders, recognizing the deep-seated hostility and discrimination , advocated for a separate homeland where they could practice their faith and culture freely. This demand culminated in the creation of  Pakistan in 1947 , yet,  even after partition, the Hindutva ideology has continued to fuel anti-Muslim violence, systemic discrimination, and socio-political marginalization in India . India, despite a claim for its pluralism and secular...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. India, a country boasting of its pluralism and constitutional protection of religious freedom, is witnessing growing concerns among its  Muslim citizens  regarding the curtailment of religious autonomy. The recently proposed  amendments to the Waqf Act  1995  have stirred significant debate over the future of waqf properties and the rights of religious minorities to manage their sacred endowments. The bill renames the  1995 Waqf Act and calls it the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act . This article delves into the implications of the new  Waqf bill , focusing on its legal, historical, and socio-political dimensions. Understanding Waqf and the 1995 Act A  waqf  is an inalienable charitable endowment under Islamic law, typically involving property donated for religious or charitable purposes such as mosques, madrasas, graveyards, orphanages, or comm...