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Beyond Pilgrimage: Unveiling the Ram Mandir’s Potential as a Global Cultural Hub
Located in the heart of India, the newly inaugurated Ram Mandir stands as an emblem of cultural and religious importance. Ayodhya, the ancient city...
Religion Should Not Impact Political Decisions
Religion and politics are intertwined and have been the focus of debates in international politics. Both religion and politics have shaped societies and the...
Pakistan’s Discrimination Against Gilgit-Baltistan Invokes Mass Protests
Those residing in Gilgit-Baltistan and other parts of Kashmir under the control of Pakistan have carried out mass protests in freezing temperatures since late...
Muslims’ struggle between spirituality and rationality
“Do you know better than God?" was a provocative statement by a friend of mine when I voiced unease about the distribution of my...
Sacred Stewardship: The Moral Imperative of Religious Leaders in Climate Advocacy
As world leaders, delegates and visitors embarked on the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the intersection...
The Plight of Christian Communities in Africa: A Tale of Persecution and Hope
Across the African continent, Christian communities have faced profound challenges and persecution in recent years, often enduring hardship and discrimination due to their faith....
Religious leaders strive to become peacemakers, not warmongers
This article incorporates remarks by the author at the International Summit of Religious Authorities.
A recent clash between pro-Palestinian Muslims and pro-Israeli Christians in the...
Gaza divides the wheat from the chaff among religious leaders
Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel has not just divided Muslim political leaders. It’s also solicited diverse responses from religious figures and institutions, reflecting...
Faith in Action: PBNU’s Strategic Use of Qunut Nazilah Prayer and Humanitarian Diplomacy
The Pengurus Besar Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU), the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia with more than 90 million members and known for its moderate and...
Applying the Principles of International Relations as Homo Sapiens to the Israel-Palestine Conflict
As a former fundamentalist Christian believer and clergy, I was closer to Israel than Palestine, believing that Israel is the only God's chosen nation...