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This Is Not the India We Joined in 1947: MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi

In this in-depth conversation, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, current Member of Parliament hailing from National Conference in Jammu Kashmir. He was also the former Cabinet Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. He shares his unfiltered thoughts on the abrogation of Article 370, the political transformation of India, and the struggles faced

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Mani Shankar Aiyar on Modern India: Muslims, Congress, Hindutva & Indo-Pak Relations

In this episode of Nous, we bring you a compelling conversation with Mani Shankar Aiyar, a former diplomat and Union Minister, whose career spans decades of political and diplomatic experience. Known for his sharp intellect, candid views, and commitment to secularism, Aiyar delves into pressing issues such as the rise

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Muslim Identity and the Politics of Law in India | Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui

In this compelling podcast, Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqqui, Assistant Professor of Law at Jindal Global Law School explores the intricate intersections of politics and law, and the struggle of Indian Muslim identity. He has previously taught in West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Aliah

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Understanding the Impact of Section 40 Omission: Waqf Act Reforms and Their Consequences

In this video, we delve into the complexities surrounding Section 40 of the Waqf Act, 1995, which empowers Waqf Boards to identify and declare properties as Waqf based on evidence and a formal procedure. With proposals to omit this section and replace the Survey Commissioner with the District Magistrate (DM)

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Maqasid al-Shariah: The Higher Objectives of Islamic Law | Jasser Auda

In this thought-provoking interview, Dr. Jasser Auda, a renowned Islamic scholar, discusses his journey of bridging Islamic and secular knowledge. He explores the Maqasid Al-Sharia approach, which focuses on the higher objectives of Islamic law, and how it can be applied to contemporary issues. Dr. Auda shares his evolution of

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Waqf Land Ownership: Debunking the Third-Largest Landholder Myth

Is the Waqf Board really India's third-largest landowner? We dive deep into the facts behind this popular claim. Using official data and expert insights, this video breaks down the real story of Waqf property ownership in India. Discover the true extent of Waqf properties, their challenges, and the

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What Really Happened? : Qurban Ali's Firsthand Report on Babri Masjid Demolition

Join us for an insightful conversation with Qurban Ali, a veteran journalist renowned for his fearless coverage of the Babri Masjid demolition and the 1987 Meerut riots, including the Hashimpura and Maliana massacres. A former BBC journalist, Ali shares firsthand accounts of the Babri demolition, uncovers state narratives, and critically

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Can Waqf Board Claim Your Property? Section 40 Explained!

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You Can't Take My Constitutional Right to Establish Institutions and Create Waqf: Kamal Faruqui

In this insightful episode on Nous Network, we are joined by the esteemed Kamal Faruqui, a distinguished Chartered Accountant and a prominent leader of Indian Muslims.

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Does the Waqf Board Have Unlimited Power? | The Truth About Section 40 of the Waqf Act, 1995

Can the Waqf Board really claim any property under Section 40 of the Waqf Act, 1995?

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Gaza Genocide: How the West’s Intellectual Project is Falling Apart | Zameer Abbas Jaffri

In this powerful episode, Maulana Zameer Abbas Jaffri, an Islamic theology scholar and founder of Sabeel Media, presents a profound exploration of the Palestinian struggle, intertwining Islamic principles with contemporary realities.

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Partition to ‘Partitions of the heart’: Trajectory of Communal Violence in India | Harsh Mander

In this compelling episode, Harsh Mander—a former civil servant, activist, and writer—delves into critical issues facing India.

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Struggles of a Working Class Woman in Urban India: Many lives of Syeda X | Neha Dixit

In this conversation, Neha Dixit discusses her book 'The Many Lives of Syeda X', which explores the lives of marginalized women in India, particularly focusing on the experiences of Syeda, an urban poor migrant Muslim woman.

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Western Countries Had Long Thought That They Needed a Base in the Middle East: Dr Zafrul Islam Khan

In this compelling episode of the Nous Network podcast, we sit down with Dr. Zafrul Islam Khan, a distinguished journalist, author, community leader, and editor of The Milli Gazette. Our discussion delves into the historical claims of Jews to the land and examines the complex relationship between Muslims and Jews

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Waqf Properties belong to Muslims and its Management should be with Muslims: Maulana Faisal Rahmani

Join us for a thought-provoking podcast featuring Maulana Ahmad Wali Faisal Rahmani, Ameer-E-Shariat of Bihar, Bengal, Jharkhand & Odisha and Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board. In this episode, we delve into the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 and explore Maulana Rahmani's strong opposition to the

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Mob Lynching, Hate Crime, and the Law | Dr Mohsin Alam Bhat

Author: Dr Mohsin Alam Bhatt, Lecturer in Law (Assistant Professor) at Queen Mary University of London

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Muslims Are Losing Control of Waqf Properties Through This Bill: Dr. Syed Zafar Mahmood

In this enlightening episode of Nous Network, we are honoured to host Dr. Syed Zafar Mahmood, President of the Zakat Foundation of India, former bureaucrat, and member of the Sachar Committee.

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What is a Successful Civilisation: Dr. Javed Jamil's Analysis of Islam and the West

In this powerful interview, Dr. Jamil challenges Western narratives, arguing that Muslim nations excel in areas like security, family stability, and moral values. He critiques Western political and economic systems and calls on Muslims to address their own shortcomings using Islamic teachings.

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Missing from History: The Muslim Women Leaders Who Fought for India’s Freedom

Research and Script by Nayla Khan

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State Practices and Muslim Marginalisation | Dr. Tanweer Fazal

Tanweer Fazal is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Hyderabad and author of Practices of the State: Muslims, Law and Violence in India.

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Muslim Identities and Universities: Laurence Gautier on AMU and JMI’s role in post-partition India

Gautier, with a PhD from Cambridge, explores the complex role of Muslim universities in India post-partition, examining their impact on national integration, minority rights, and secularism.

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2024 Election Verdict and Indian Muslims | Aditya Menon

Welcome to another engaging episode of Nous Opinion! We are honoured to host Aditya Menon, Senior Journalist and Political Editor at The Quint. With his extensive experience, Aditya sheds light on crucial political topics and pressing issues concerning Indian Muslims.

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Discussing a book, a city, and a country on fire: Interview with Zeyad Masroor Khan

Veteran journalist and debut author Zeyad Masroor Khan discusses childhood trauma, political analysis, Islamophobia in offices, and divides in literature and journalism.

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Political Empowerment is key to all Empowerment: Abdur Rahman

Abdur Rahman, a 1997 batch IPS officer, served as a government servant for 22 years before resigning. He has authored three books: "Sachar Ki Sifarishein", "Denial and Deprivation", and "Absent in Politics and Power: Political Exclusion of Indian Muslims." In this Nous Network video,

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Decoding fundamentals of Indian Economy: Gandhian Perspective - Professor Arun Kumar

Arun Kumar is a Retired Professor of Economics at the Jawaharlal Nehru University. He is the author of 'Demonetization and Black Economy' (2018, Penguin Random House) and 'Indian Economy’s Greatest Crisis: Impact of Coronavirus and the Road Ahead' (2020). https://youtu.be/vyFAyrZZErc In this