sufism
Does India need Sufism?
Sufi thought ever since its inception right into the modern times does not adequately dissociate itself from orthodox Islam, especially Sunni Islam. The popularly held ... Read More
Why is there a fear of Yoga?
Monotheism needs a god ‘apart’ from you. For a Hindu the goal is an absolute merger, where all is one. It’s an existential threat for ... Read More
Islam and ‘Syncretism’ in Indian History
Mughal Empire, the pre-colonial Muslim ruled imperial system per excellence, was not ‘syncretic’, if by that we mean that it allowed an unrestricted and consistently ... Read More
Sufism in India – A bloodied History
The overbearing scholarly perceptions suggesting that the Sufis resorted to only peaceful and humble mannerism in order to promote Islam in India needs to be ... Read More
The Sinister Side of Sufism
For centuries the Sufi creed and Sufi music have been tom-tommed as great symbols of spiritualism and promoters of peace and harmony between the Hindus ... Read More