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Predicament: Iqbal or Iqbal’s?
Summary This article explores the tension between Muhammad Iqbal’s philological inaccuracies and his historical role as a catalyst for Muslim selfhood. While Muhammad Faruque identifies systematic misreadings of premodern thinkers like al-Jīlī and Bīdil, the author argues these “creative misreadings” were necessary to address the
The Crisis of Modern Subjectivity: Rethinking Muhammad Iqbal and the Islamic Tradition
Summary Muhammad U. Faruque’s paper critically examines Muhammad Iqbal’s intellectual contributions, focusing specifically on his concept of the self (khudi) and his interpretations of Sufism. The author argues that Iqbal’s attempt to synthesize Eastern and Western traditions is undermined by a Eurocentric perspective, which distorts
Nuremberg, Holocaust Memory and the Politics of “Never Again” in the Age of Gaza
Summary The 2025 film Nuremberg is critiqued not merely as a historical drama, but as a political tool that weaponizes collective memory. The author argues the movie functions as propaganda designed to refresh Holocaust memory and counter global anti-Israel sentiments amid the ongoing conflict in
The Kerala Story: Cinema, State, and the Industry It reflects
Summary Mainstream Hindi cinema has increasingly become a vehicle for Hindutva ideology, often demonizing the Muslim community through propaganda films. The Kerala Story franchise exemplifies this trend by promoting baseless conspiracy theories like “love jihad” to polarize audiences and advance a communal narrative. The essay
Punishment Without Conviction: UAPA and The Crisis Of Indefinite Incarceration
Summary The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) faces significant criticism for its vague terminology and stringent bail provisions, specifically Section 43D(5), which prevents bail if a prima facie case is believed to exist. This legal framework often leads to prolonged pre-trial incarceration, as seen in
When Refuge Becomes a Matter of Faith: Is India’s Taliban Diplomacy a Mirror of Hindutva Politics?
Summary This article argues that India’s diplomatic engagement with the Taliban regarding minority protection exposes a deep contradiction when contrasted with its domestic treatment of Muslims, particularly under the CAA and NRC frameworks. It critiques how the Indian state institutionalizes religious exclusion by offering fast-track
