The Indian Muslim Story
A blog celebrating Indian Muslim culture, history, and resilience
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The Freedom Fighter India Forgot: How Maulana Mazharul Haq Helped Shape a Nation
By Afroz Alam Sahil A figure known for his patriotism, courageous politics, and profound in thought, Maulana Mazharul Haq was…
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Bi Amma: The Fearless Mother Who United a Nation and Inspired Generations
By Afroz Alam Sahil About a hundred years ago, during the 1910s and 1920s, a woman known as “Amma” (mother)…
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: The Scholar Who Shaped India’s Mind and Soul
By Afroz Alam Sahil After independence, Partition divided India and Pakistan, tensions between religious communities in Delhi increased, and Mahatma…
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Rafi Ahmed Kidwai: Architect of Change and Pillar of India’s Independence
By Afroz Alam Sahil In 1919, the British enacted the Rowlatt Act, a draconian set of laws aimed at stamping…
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Sir Badruddin Tyabji: The First Indian Chief Justice Who Paved the Way for Secular India
By Afroz Alam Sahil Badruddin Tyabji towering figure who made his mark in the realms of knowledge, justice, and humanity.…
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Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew: Champion of Freedom, Peace, and Unity in India
By Afroz Alam Sahil Saifuddin Kitchlew was a visionary who dared to dream of freedom for an India shackled in…
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The Woman Who Gave India Its Flag: Surayya Tyabji’s Forgotten Legacy
The national flag of India—the Tricolor—that was raised on the first independence day (15 August, 1947) was designed by a…
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Faith in Pluralism: Lessons from The Reign of Akbar
By Maryam Moss Hindu supremacists often link Islam with imperialism by depicting the Mughal Dynasty as one of barbarism and…
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Who Was Razia Sultan? 5 Facts About The Queen Who Ruled Like No Man Could
By Dania Ghauri In a world filled with patriarchal governments, Razia Sultan made history as the rst—and only—female ruler of…
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