Azmat Ali

Azmat Ali is a New Delhi–based writer in English and Urdu who focuses on literature, religion, and politics
17 POSTS

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The hijab is not the problem. Coercion is

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In the name of the “principle of secularism," hijab-wearing Muslim pupils and teachers were denied entry to...

Flydubai FZ1073: False Flag, Security Failure, or a Bigger Game?

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The Flydubai FZ1073 incident is under investigation, but, shortly after it occurred, social media users flooded social...

Saudi Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca; Houthis Deny, Iran Condemns Any Aggression

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The war between Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi Arabia has entered a dangerous zone. This year, the war...

Six months of US-Iran War: The War Iran Refused to Lose

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On February 28, the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah...

The Constitution of Medina: Pluralism, Peace, and the Politics of Coexistence 

Explained Azmat Ali -
The Constitution of Medina, commonly known as Sahifat al-Madinah in Arabic, occupies a distinct place in the...

A School, Not Compensation: Compensation Closes a File; a School Opens a Future

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What happened in Bankura, West Bengal, is heartbreaking. Twenty-five-year-old Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) volunteer Abdul Hafeez, as...

Beyond 1947: The Unfinished Project of Indian Independence

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India became independent on 15 August 1947 and nearly two centuries of British colonial rule ended. However,...

Words at War: Narrative Warfare and Colonial Discourse

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War is more than military confrontation. It is fought not only with destructive weapons such as fighter...

Gen Z at Jantar Mantar: India’s Digital Republic Comes of Age

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The protest at Jantar Mantar was more than just a student mobilisation. It was a defining moment...

Bi Amma: Religion, Nationalism, and Resistance in Colonial India

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History remembers only those whose interpreters remain alive. Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Bhagat Singh, Subhas Chandra Bose,...

How a Quranic Verse Became Iran’s Political Message to Saudi Arabia 

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The state funeral of slain former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began on Friday, 3 July, with...

The Lady who transformed the Tragedy of Karbala into a revolution

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Husain ibn Ali and his 71 loyal companions were killed in the desert of Karbala on 10...

The Language of Muharram : Understanding the Key Terms of Azadari

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Shia, across the globe, commemorate the tragedy of Karbala throughout the sacred month of Muharram. There are...

War Between Two Powerful Ideologies: What Comes Next?

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi recently travelled to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia to explore ways to end...

Is the United States Facing Diplomatic Isolation in the Iran War?

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The war with Iran has now extended beyond one month. On 28 February, the United States and...

Iran lost its leaders, not its leadership

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The Iran-US-Israel war enters its fourth week. The United States and Israel continue to attack Iran and...

From Muharram to mosque: How Shia killings have normalised in Pakistan

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Once again, during worship, Shia blood has been spilt; once again in the midst of Friday prayer;...