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Hashimpura Muslim Massacre | A Forgotten Chapter of 1987
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Hashimpura Muslim Massacre | A Forgotten Chapter of 1987

On the night of May 22, 1987, in the industrial settlement of Hashimpura, Meerut, 42 Muslim men were abducted by the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), taken to the edge of the Ganga canal, and executed in cold blood. Their only crime? Being Muslim in a city under curfew.
19 Jul 2025 1 min read
Caste Is Deeper Than We Think: A Critical Reflection with Dr. Shireen Azam
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Caste Is Deeper Than We Think: A Critical Reflection with Dr. Shireen Azam

For generations, the Muslim community in India has been seen—and often described—as casteless, grounded in ideals of egalitarianism and unity. But does this vision truly reflect the lived experiences of Indian Muslims? In this thought-provoking and fieldwork-driven conversation, scholar Dr. Shireen Azam (PhD, University of Oxford) joins host
17 Jul 2025 1 min read
Why Are Madrasas Being Shut Down?
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Why Are Madrasas Being Shut Down?

Madrasas have long been centers of learning, producing scholars, reformers, and freedom fighters who shaped India’s history. From Maulana Azad to Hasrat Mohani, countless leaders received their early education in these institutions. Even today, madrasas provide free education, food, and shelter to millions of underprivileged children, especially in areas
08 Jul 2025 1 min read
Ayodhya Verdict, Places of Worship Act and Waqf Amendment Act: Similar Logics?
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Ayodhya Verdict, Places of Worship Act and Waqf Amendment Act: Similar Logics?

In this second part of our explainer on the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, we explore the deeper legal and judicial logic that underpins the recent changes. While the previous episode focused on what the amendments say and why they’re controversial, this video unpacks the historical court rulings and ideological
05 Jul 2025 1 min read
Assamese Muslim, AMU, America, and Global & Local Islamophobia | Prof. Yasmin Saikia
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Assamese Muslim, AMU, America, and Global & Local Islamophobia | Prof. Yasmin Saikia

In this episode of Nous Podcast, we speak with Dr. Yasmin Saikia, historian of South Asia and peace scholar, whose work examines memory, erasure, and the ethics of belonging. Reflecting on her personal and intellectual journey from Assam to Aligarh to American academia, she unpacks the condition of Assamese Muslims,
02 Jul 2025 1 min read
Israel's Attack on Iran: Western Imperialism, and the Future of West Asia | Prof. A.K. Ramakrishnan
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Israel's Attack on Iran: Western Imperialism, and the Future of West Asia | Prof. A.K. Ramakrishnan

In this episode, we speak with Professor A.K. Ramakrishnan, Nelson Mandela Chair at Mahatma Gandhi University and former Chair of the Centre for West Asian Studies at JNU. He breaks down the politics behind Israel’s recent attack on Iran, examining how nuclear double standards, U.S. militarism, and
28 Jun 2025 1 min read
Waqf Act & the Erosion of Muslim Rights | Dr. Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui
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Waqf Act & the Erosion of Muslim Rights | Dr. Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui

The Waqf Act 2025 is not just a legal amendment, but also a political shift. In this Nous explainer episode, we unpack the major changes and the deeper implications of the new Waqf Act. Why has ‘Waqf by user’ been abolished? How does the Act dilute Muslim personal law and
24 Jun 2025 1 min read
Explained: Who Is the Real Nuclear Threat in the Middle East?
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Explained: Who Is the Real Nuclear Threat in the Middle East?

While Iran remains under global scrutiny, the world continues to ignore Israel’s undeclared nuclear arsenal and escalating military aggression.
23 Jun 2025 9 min read
Do Muslims Need New Epistemological Paradigms? | Dr. Yasir Qadhi
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Do Muslims Need New Epistemological Paradigms? | Dr. Yasir Qadhi

In this wide-ranging and introspective conversation, Dr. Yasir Qadhi reflects on his personal and intellectual journey, from a career in chemical engineering to Islamic theology, from Salafism to a dialogical approach to Islamic thought. The discussion explores how the events of 9/11 changed his understanding of Muslim identity, the
18 Jun 2025 1 min read
SP is not a Muslim-Yadav party: Rajkumar Bhati
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SP is not a Muslim-Yadav party: Rajkumar Bhati

In this episode, we sit down with Rajkumar Bhati for a candid and insightful conversation about his journey into politics and the experiences that shaped his political worldview. Bhati reflects on the internal challenges facing the Samajwadi Party, the missed opportunities in recent years, and how the party plans to
10 Jun 2025 1 min read
Temple Desecration & Historical Myths: What the Records Actually Say | Prof. Richard Eaton
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Temple Desecration & Historical Myths: What the Records Actually Say | Prof. Richard Eaton

What happens when a civilisation’s past is rewritten to serve the politics of the present? In this episode of the Nous Podcast, we’re joined by acclaimed historian Richard M. Eaton, whose scholarship has fundamentally reshaped our understanding of Islam’s presence in South Asia and the nature of
01 Jun 2025 1 min read
Syria's Stunning Turn: Why the U.S. is Teaming Up with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham?
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Syria's Stunning Turn: Why the U.S. is Teaming Up with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham?

What’s driving the U.S. to engage with a Syrian transitional government involving HTS, a formerly designated terrorist group? In this episode, we explore America’s shifting strategy post-Assad, from announcing to lifting sanctions and reshaping military goals to balancing ties with the SDF and Turkey. We also examine
26 May 2025 1 min read
Places of Worship Act & Waqf Act 2025: What Does It Mean For Muslim Sites?
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Places of Worship Act & Waqf Act 2025: What Does It Mean For Muslim Sites?

With temples being "discovered" inside mosques and dargahs across India, sites from Gyanvapi to Sambhal are facing mounting legal petitions under the reclaiming mandir campaign by right-wing Hindu groups. At the heart of it all lies a crucial but overlooked law: the Places of Worship Act, 1991. But
23 May 2025 1 min read
Why the World Refuses to See Palestine as Part of Itself | Prof. Soumyabrata Choudhury
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Why the World Refuses to See Palestine as Part of Itself | Prof. Soumyabrata Choudhury

In this episode of the Nous Network podcast, Professor Soumyabrata Choudhury discusses his latest book, “Thoughts of Gaza, Far from Gaza”. The conversation begins by revisiting the events of October 7, 2023, and examines how Gaza is positioned not as an isolated crisis of humanity but within a larger historical
18 May 2025 1 min read
Welfare or Growth? What India’s Inequality Debate Gets Wrong | Prof. Reetika Khera
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Welfare or Growth? What India’s Inequality Debate Gets Wrong | Prof. Reetika Khera

Do you think welfare is a burden on the economy? In today’s political climate, you’ve probably heard about the so-called “revdi culture”, the idea that welfare schemes are dangerous for economic development. Maybe you've even felt frustrated by the flood of welfare announcements before elections. Or
01 May 2025 1 min read
Inside AI-Driven Digital Hate: Gendered Violence & Objectification of Muslim Women | Aditya Menon
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Inside AI-Driven Digital Hate: Gendered Violence & Objectification of Muslim Women | Aditya Menon

In this episode of Nous Network, we are joined by Aditya Menon, senior journalist at The Quint, whose recent investigative report, “‘Zalim Hindu’ Porn: How AI is Mass Producing Pornographic Images of Muslim Women”, joins Ali Javed to uncover one of the most disturbing manifestations of digital hate and ideological
18 Apr 2025 1 min read
Why We Need Muslim Public Intellectuals | Dr. Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui
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Why We Need Muslim Public Intellectuals | Dr. Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui

Muslims in India face exclusion across multiple fronts, particularly as right-wing Hindutva gains ground. Despite various efforts, resistance has largely failed to create an impact. This podcast critically examines the gaps, failures, and the urgent need for a meaningful intellectual response to counter Muslim marginalisation in the wake of rising
05 Apr 2025 2 min read
The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025: A Legalized Tool for Land Grabbing?
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The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025: A Legalized Tool for Land Grabbing?

The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was passed in the Lok Sabha at midnight on Thursday after nearly 12 hours of heated discussion, and was cleared by the Rajya Sabha the very next day. The government projected itself as the champion of Muslim rights, making grand promises. However, history has shown
05 Apr 2025 5 min read
From British Rule to Modern India: Waqf Administration & Its Systematic Encroachment
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From British Rule to Modern India: Waqf Administration & Its Systematic Encroachment

Since the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 was tabled in Parliament, discussions on various aspects of Waqf have intensified. With the bill now back in discussion after being reviewed by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and amid nationwide protests by Muslim organisations, one issue stands at the center of contention—the
02 Apr 2025 2 min read
Waqf, UCC & The Battle for Muslim Rights | Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas
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Waqf, UCC & The Battle for Muslim Rights | Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas

Join this episode of Nous Podcast as we sit down with Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, a respected community leader, journalist, and social activist with decades of experience in advocating for social justice and minority rights. In this conversation, we dive into the Waqf Amendment Bill, examining the real issues at
22 Mar 2025 2 min read
Is Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 a LEGAL Tool for Snatching Properties?
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Is Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 a LEGAL Tool for Snatching Properties?

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is not just a legal change, it is a direct attack on Muslim community assets. By tweaking key provisions of the Waqf Act, the government is creating systematic loopholes to weaken Waqf institutions, strip them of their autonomy, and make it easier to take over
20 Mar 2025 1 min read
Reviving Mosques & Empowering Young Muslim Leadership | Mohammed Imthiyaz, AIMDC General Secretary
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Reviving Mosques & Empowering Young Muslim Leadership | Mohammed Imthiyaz, AIMDC General Secretary

In this engaging podcast, Ali Javed speaks with Mohammed Imthiyaz, General Secretary of the All India Muslim Development Council (AIMDC), about the Masjid One Movement and its mission to transform mosques into vibrant centers for education, social welfare, and empowerment. Inspired by the Prophet’s (PBUH) vision, this initiative has
15 Mar 2025 1 min read
Israeli Occupation, European Nationalism & the Indian Connection | Prof. Irfan Ahmad
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Israeli Occupation, European Nationalism & the Indian Connection | Prof. Irfan Ahmad

In this Nous Opinion video, Prof. Irfan Ahmad, a sociology professor at Ibn Haldun University, unpacks the deep historical roots of the Israel-Palestine issue, challenging the dominant narrative that frames October 7 as its starting point. He critically examines the complex relationship between Zionism and Judaism, questioning why Zionist aspirations
08 Mar 2025 1 min read
Pasmanda Muslims, Caste & Social Justice | Ali Anwar Ansari (Ex-MP)
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Pasmanda Muslims, Caste & Social Justice | Ali Anwar Ansari (Ex-MP)

In this episode of Nous Podcast, Ali Javed speaks with Ali Anwar Ansari, former Rajya Sabha MP and President of Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz. A veteran journalist turned politician, Ali Anwar has been a key voice advocating for social justice, caste representation, and reservation for Dalit Muslims in India. Before entering
03 Mar 2025 1 min read
Mirza Ghalib | The Last Great Poet of Delhi
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Mirza Ghalib | The Last Great Poet of Delhi

"Haiñ aur bhī duniyā meñ suḳhan-var bahut achchhe Kahte haiñ ki 'ġhālib' kā hai andāz-e-bayāñ aur" Mirza Ghalib—a poet whose words transcended time, whose poetry and legacy remains immortal. From his birth in Agra to his struggles, fame, and the final days in Delhi, this
22 Feb 2025 1 min read
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