Fatwas, Islamic religious edicts being used as political weapon: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed
'There are always two views in all societies. But those who have power propagate their own ideas. The clergy was created by rulers so that their decisions could get religious legitimacy. Islam religion has been taken over by politics since the passing away of the Prophet,' Khan said.
Jan 15, 2023, 23:07 PM IST
High Court says fatwas are 'unconstitutional and illegal', bans them in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand High Court has declared fatwas 'unconstitutional and illegal'.
Aug 31, 2018, 08:32 AM IST
Stop 'fatwas' against 'nationalist' values that guide us to help Indians: Modi
"It is our nationalism that made us get Father Tom and Ram and our daughter Judith from difficult situations abroad," he said.
Dec 03, 2017, 19:52 PM IST
'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' row: BJP asks Darul Uloom to refrain from issuing 'unwarranted' fatwas
Condemning the fatwa issued by leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday asked the organisation to refrain from issuing such 'unwarranted' fatwa.
Apr 02, 2016, 12:54 PM IST
No band-baaja, nach-gaana at Muslim weddings?
The unanimous decision was taken at a meeting presided over by senior cleric Maulana Qari Syed Ishaq Guara in Saharanpur.
Mar 03, 2016, 09:37 AM IST
Sahitya Akademi row: Being anti-Hindu considered secularism in India?
Reinforcing the need to end pseudo secularism, noted Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen has questioned the double standards of writers protesting against 'growing intolerance' in India.
Oct 18, 2015, 23:19 PM IST
Most Bengali writers were supporters of CPIM, now they're supporters of TMC: Taslima Nasreen
After criticising the pseudo secular philosophy prevailing in India, Bangladeshi writer and human rights activist Taslima Nasreen has now also exposed the names of some writers whom she accuses of having double standards.
Oct 18, 2015, 11:05 AM IST
