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Sultan Shahin

Sultan Shahin

The writer is founding editor of a Delhi-based progressive Islamic website NewAgeIslam.com.

By Sultan Shahin

Don't believe the chauvinist Indian Muslim clergy: Triple talaq isn't Islamic

Immediately after its creation, even Pakistan took steps to abolish the practice, along with other un-Islamic laws.

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We need to expose the hypocrites within Islam

The problem is that contrary to all evidence Salafi-Wahhabis refuse to accept that it is their own theology.

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Why Deobandis are wooing Sufis

Deoband is trying to create and lead as large a front of Muslims against the BJP-led government as possible.

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Muslims must discard the intolerance of Islam

Until we start respecting other religions, we should not expect respect from others.

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Islamic theology needs to be rethought to fight jihadism

Muslims believe that even war-time verses from the Holy Quran, regardless of context, are of universal applicability.

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Many evils are denigrating the name of Islam, not just terrorism

Let's start a serious dialogue with theologians and ask them to open the gates of ijtihad - creative re-thinking.

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Opposition to reforms in Muslim personal law exposes Islamic fundamentalists

The maulanas questioning SC's jurisdiction should understand that Muslims are as much subject to the Constitution as any other citizen.

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Don't let Eid al-Adha's qurbani descend into a blood orgy

The callousness Muslims display towards animals would give the impression that Islam is indifferent to the fate of animals.

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Dhaka attack: Facing the challenge of Zakir Naik

The Muslim preacher is in the news again for influencing two terrorists in the Holey Artisan Bakery bloodbath.

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