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Religious tolerance in Islam: an excellent lecture by Maulana Muhammad Ishaq


Religious tolerance in Islam: an excellent lecture by Maulana Muhammad Ishaq

For a brief introduction of Maulana Muhammad Ishaq, refer to the following post: http://criticalppp.com/archives/17096 Link to Maulana's book: Wahdat-e-Ummat – Maulana Ishaq- part 1 Wahdat-e-Ummat – Maulana Ishaq part 2 The LUBP is pleased to post a daring, critical, honest and thought provoking lecture (2007) by Maulana Ishaq, an [...]

Maulana Muhammad Ishaq – an eminent Ahle Hadith scholar


Maulana Muhammad Ishaq – an eminent Ahle Hadith scholar

Related article: Religious tolerance in Islam: an excellent lecture by Maulana Muhammad Ishaq Link to Maulana's book on unity: Wahdat-e-Ummat – Maulana Ishaq- part 1 Wahdat-e-Ummat – Maulana Ishaq part 2 In these times when sectarian and faith based hate speech is commonplace in mosques and other places of worship in Pakistan, it is [...]

Do not ignore the distinction between Deobandi jihadis and Salafi (wahhabi) jihadis in Pakistan


Do not ignore the distinction between Deobandi jihadis and Salafi (wahhabi) jihadis in Pakistan

Many international and national analysts, scholars and journalist usually do not take into account some important distinctions between various jihadi and sectarian groups operating in Pakistan. In his op-ed (in daily Express, 7 June 2010), Muhammad Amir Hashim Khakwani points towards some important distinctions between the deobandi jihadis [...]

Societal perspectives on terrorism — by Dr Hasan-Askari Rizvi


Societal perspectives on terrorism — by Dr Hasan-Askari Rizvi

At least one generation has been socialised into a favourable disposition towards Islamic conservatism and militancy. They have a natural sympathy towards the political discourse of the militants even if they do not support their violent methods The terrorist attacks in Lahore on March 8 and 12 are a reminder of how terrorism continues to [...]

In defense of our Salafi (Ahl-e-Hadith) brothers and sisters


In defense of our Salafi (Ahl-e-Hadith) brothers and sisters

Compiled by: Abdul Nishpauri Oft misunderstood, feared from and stereotyped, Salafis (Ahl-e-Hadith) need to be better understood as a peaceful religious group who must not be stereotyped as a part and parcel of Al Qaeda and associates. This blog post is a step in that direction.Do 'Wahhabis' Like Osama Bin Laden?"So my advice to al-Masari, [...]