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India’s uniform civil code: One size Does fit all

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a constitutional reality for India. It is stated in the state policy directive that “the state shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.”
by Nishant
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Top 5 Humanitarian Religious Initiatives Of 2014

2014 wasn’t too kind on humanity. There were times when our faith was faltering among all the war, conflicts and disharmony, however, some glimpses of hope helped us cling to our beliefs.
by Sohini Chatterjee
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#IAm26: Open letter inspires Malaysians to speak out against religious intolerance

Twenty-five former senior civil servants in Malaysia have signed an open letter urging the government to conduct a peaceful dialogue about the application of Islamic laws in the country. The letter received widespread support...
by Mong Palatino
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Africa

The Changing Face Of Jihad

Since 2001, the common Western understanding of radical Islamic terrorism has revolved almost exclusively around the Middle East. The idea of violent jihadism automatically conjures up mental images of Afghanistan, Lebanon, and...
by Jack Stukel
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Europe

Growing Islamophobia In France: Towards A Revival Of The Extreme Right?

As the French Muslim population has been steadily growing, so has violence against them. Absent from the media a few years ago, the term ‘islamophobia’ is now frequently used to describe prejudice and hatred towards Muslims...
by Clemence Douchez-Lortet
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Banalizing Terrorism

When the horrible images of the twin tower attacks invaded our TV sets in 2001, everyone, for the first time, became familiar with a few Arab names such as Al-Qaeda, Osama bin-Laden, and a word not that often used before. That ...
by Daniele Bassi
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Africa

Meriam Ibrahim’s Release: A Celebration And A Reflection

The ordeal of Meriam Ibrahim began when she married Daniel Wani, a Christian from South Sudan. Although Meriam was brought up and raised as a Christian by her mother, her father was a Muslim and according to Sudanese law, child...
by Nuzhat Fatima
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Why Do We Call It Middle East?

Without realizing it, you are accustomed to the Eurocentric view of the world map: Europe is in the middle of the atlas and all other continents are gathered around. You don’t even question it, because this is how we were tau...
by Paula Munteanu
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Why The UK Should Follow Germany’s Lead

The New York Times last week reported that schools in Germany are offering lessons in Islam to primary school students. Politicians in Hesse suggest that alienation of young Muslims in German society is the primary reason for r...
by Miro Ralston
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