If we take a 400 metre walk from the bustling Sultan Ahmed tram station – the gateway to the two...
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In a little known corner of an Indian metropolis lies a thriving Yemeni oasis, complete with harees, gahwah, and mandi....
The cultural fabric of Kochi has been elegantly woven by the beauty of Islam. Known as the ‘Princess of the...
Ali Abbas Ahmadi visits the Paigah Tombs of Hyderabad After offering his prayers each morning, Rahmatullah settles down among the...
Abdullah Sattar explores the roots of Sufism in Punjab, which spread, in large part, through the words of poets that are still recited and resonate today.
Listen to the audio version of this article featuring audio extracts of the poems mentioned in the text: Podcast Ep 32...
60,000+ dead over 7 decades, 3 wars between 2 nuclear armed states, and countless human rights violations - Kashmir continues to be the heavily occupied and militarised region with the recent spikes between India and Pakistan.
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In Methala, Kodungallur, in the Indian state of Kerala, stands a small, unassuming mosque with a pale blue exterior; if not...
