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Abid Faheem

Head of Research, Nous Network | PhD Scholar – Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

Empowerment through Education: A Comprehensive Analysis of Muslim-Managed Higher Education Institutions in India

Empowerment through Education: A Comprehensive Analysis of Muslim-Managed Higher Education Institutions in India

Education is a vital component of development and empowerment. Sadly, Muslims in India have low representation in education, especially in higher education. Various factors contribute to this issue, and one aspect that warrants examination is the role of community efforts in establishing and managing educational institutions. This study aimed to

Uncovering the Truth: Muslim Criminalisation in India

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Uncovering the Truth: Muslim Criminalisation in India

Among the many hardships that Muslims in India face today, one prominent issue that has always existed but has worsened over time is their unjust criminalization. In this video, we discuss various forms of unjust criminalization that Muslims currently experience, accompanied by prison statistics that underscore the gravity of the

Is India’s Population Problem a Muslim Problem?

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Is India’s Population Problem a Muslim Problem?

Of all of the marks India is making on the global stage this year, from the moon landing to the G20 Summit, not least of it all is India becoming the most populous country in the world.

Eid-ul-Adha: Debunking Myths and Exploring Socio-economic Significance

Eid-ul-Adha: Debunking Myths and Exploring Socio-economic Significance

Muslims in India are often questioned about meat consumption in general and on animal sacrifice on the day of Eid-ul-Adha, in particular. As the festival of Eid-ul-Adha approaches, campaigns such as Save Animal, Eco-friendly Eid, Bloodless Eid etc., gain momentum. While some people, mainly right-wing individuals and social activists, advocate

Closing the Door of Higher Education for Minorities | MANF

Closing the Door of Higher Education for Minorities | MANF

The Ministry of Minority Affair's 2023 budget has been slashed by almost 40%. The 1st-8th class pre-matric scholarship for minorities has been taken away. The Padho Pardesh scheme for minorities was canceled. And most recently, the #MaulanaAzadNationalFellowship (MANF) for minorities was scrapped. In this video, we look at

Making Higher Education inaccessible for Muslims: The discontinuation of Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)

Making Higher Education inaccessible for Muslims: The discontinuation of Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)

At a time when I was anxious and worried about the future. My friend called and asked me to check the MANF fellowship list. I checked the list immediately, and when I saw my name on the list, I felt so relieved. If it was not for the MANF fellowship,