Educated Professionals and Jihadism in South Asia

Column by Stephen Suleyman Schwartz - Tragically, India, proud of its long-lasting democratic institutions and its far-reaching efforts at integration and equality for a population of 1.2 billion, has again been More...

An Indian Revolution in Islamic Law

Column by Stephen Schwartz – On February 5, the Times News Network, based in India, announced a development of significance to all Muslims, but especially in South Asiaand the Pakistani, Indian, and Bangladeshi More...

Muslims Honor Birthday of Muhammad – Except in His Birthplace

Column by Stephen Schwartz - On January 24, the Islamic hijra month of Rabi Ul-Awwal began.  During this month, traditional Muslims around the world will celebrate the birthday of Muhammad (peace be upon him).   More...

Rajasthan Authorities Favor Barelvis, Rejecting Wahhabi Infiltrators

Column by Stephen Suleyman Schwartz - On December 5, The Hindu, a major national daily, reported an important step forward in Indian Muslim relations with state governments.   According to the newspaper, authorities More...

The Moral Crisis of Pakistani Barelvism

Column by Stephen Suleyman Schwartz - The week ending 23 October has been replete with complex events.  They include the violent end of Mu’ammar Al-Qadhdhafi, the death in hospital of Saudi Crown Prince Sultan More...