From Babri to Sambhal: the systematic stripping of Indian Muslims’ dignity
On January 22, 2024, as the Ram Temple was inaugurated in Ayodhya, where the Babri Masjid once stood, social media flooded with images of the Indian Constitution’s front page. Many self-proclaimed secularists—activists, actors, and others—posted these images with statements like “It is not in my name.” This irony was stark. The Babri Masjid’s demolition in […]
Sanctity and sovereignty of mosques: Lessons from the Makkan struggle
The place was Makkah al Mukarramah – the centre of gravity of faith and the place supposed to be the centrepiece in acclaiming the sole sovereignty of Allah Almighty. The time was the Makkan phase of the Holy Prophet (SAAWS), which centred around this holy city, controlled by a coterie that considered maintaining the Holy […]
Echoes of Babri: Allahabad HC Dismisses Gyanvapi Plea; Worship Rights Acknowledged
The Allahabad High Court has declined the revision plea put forth by the Gyanvapi Mosque Committee, upholding the Varanasi Court’s ruling that dismissed their objection to a lawsuit initiated by five Hindu women worshippers. The High Court stated that seeking the right to worship Hindu deities within the mosque premises does not change the character of the Gyanvapi Mosque into a temple.
