Author: Arshia Malik

Islam, like any major world religion, is not immune to the challenges posed by the complexities of the modern world. There is an internal struggle within Islam – between the modernity and the medieval nature of the religion, theological debates, sectarian conflicts, extremism, gender issues, generational differences, and political divisions. Reams and reams have been […]

Islamophobia Awareness Month is an annual event that takes place in November in the United States and Canada. The campaign was initiated by the Muslim advocacy groups in the US in 2012. The stated objective of the campaign was to increase awareness of “Islamophobia” and promote religious tolerance. The Muslim advocacy groups are a part […]

Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, stands as a prominent Hindu festival celebrated not only in India but also across South Asia. It graces us on the tenth day of Navaratri, a nine-night festivity devoted to the revered Hindu goddess Durga. The timing of Dussehra varies each year, usually falling in either September or October, aligned with the […]

The fall season in October serves as a poignant reminder of the origins of the fabricated “Kashmir dispute.” It rekindles memories of the immense destruction caused by Pakistan, not only within the Indian subcontinent through its involvement in Muslim politics in India but also through the partition – one of the most violent and catastrophic […]

In an era dominated by rapid technological advancements and global interconnectedness, the nature of warfare has evolved. While traditional military conflicts still exist, a new form of warfare has emerged in recent years: disinformation warfare. This subtle, information-based form of aggression leverages the power of the internet and social media to manipulate, deceive, and sow […]

On October 6, Hamas launched an unprecedented and unexpected assault on Israel, launching rockets, demolishing border fences, and killing hundreds of innocent Israeli civilians. In response, the Israeli military pounded Hamas facilities in Gaza with airstrikes. This escalation has led to casualties and extensive damage to vital infrastructure on both sides. Tragically, the death toll […]

Striking at the root causes that sustain conflict industry is essential to achieve lasting peace and stability in J&K.

The arrest of Sheikh Adil Mushtaq, a DSP in Jammu and Kashmir Police on in Srinagar came as a shock this month. He has been charged with corruption and destroying evidence. His arrest followed a dramatic incident in which he attempted to escape from his house by jumping out of a window and after allegedly […]

Kashmiris have come a long way since the 1990s when sports infrastructure and industry took a hit due to the Islamic Jihad

J&K Waqf Board plans to appoint degree holders as Imams