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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Islam, Muslims And Iran

The Deception of Islam: A Call for Truth and Liberation

In an era where religious beliefs shape societies, cultures, and even geopolitics, it is crucial to scrutinize the foundations of faith with clarity and courage. This article explores a provocative perspective: that Islam, as it is practiced and propagated, represents a profound distortion of the divine, orchestrated by deceptive forces to undermine true spiritual paths. Drawing from a metaphorical analogy and extending to real-world implications, we delve into why Muslims—and indeed, the world—must confront this alleged deception.

A Metaphor for Divine Distortion

Imagine someone declaring, "I believe in God, but He is in the Andromeda Galaxy right now, and next year He will be in the Milky Way Galaxy." The appropriate response to such a claim would be straightforward: "I don't know what you are talking about, but it is not God." This exaggerated example illustrates a key point—true divinity cannot be confined, relocated, or redefined in ways that contradict its eternal essence. Applying this logic to Islam, one must conclude that Allah, as described in Islamic doctrine, is not the true God.

Muslims, in their sincere search for the divine, have been led astray. What they worship is a highly distorted definition of God, crafted by Satan himself. This is not mere disagreement; it is a warning that the very core of Islam has been tainted, turning a quest for spirituality into unwitting foolery. The faithful bow in devotion, unaware that they have been tricked into honoring an impostor.

Islam as a Tool of the Devil

At its heart, this critique posits that Islam was concocted by the Devil as a direct assault on humanity's authentic religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism). Unlike these faiths, which emphasize peace, introspection, and voluntary adherence, Islam's doctrines explicitly challenge the foundational principles of its counterparts. It denies the divinity of Christ in Christianity, rejects the covenantal promises in Judaism, and clashes with the eternal truths of Sanatana Dharma.

More alarmingly, Islam legitimizes violence as a means of propagation. History and scripture alike reveal instances where conquest, coercion, and conflict are framed as righteous duties. No true faith spreads through the sword; genuine spirituality flourishes through conviction, compassion, and example. This violent underpinning is not an aberration but a feature, designed to erode the pillars of other religions and sow discord among believers.

The Iranian Awakening: Beyond the Ayatollah

Nowhere is this distortion more evident than in Iran, where the Ayatollah regime enforces a theocratic tyranny under the banner of Islam. But the call here is not merely for political change—it is for a spiritual revolution. The regime must fall, yes, but so too must Islam itself in Iran. The proud Iranian people, with their rich history predating Islamic conquest, deserve to rediscover the True God. Freed from the shackles of distorted doctrine, they can embark on a genuine pursuit of divinity, unmarred by deception.

This is not a condemnation of individuals but an invitation to liberation. Iranians, like Muslims everywhere, are seekers of truth. By shedding the veil of Islam, they can align with the eternal, undistorted essence of the divine.

Imran Khan and the Inherent Tyranny of Islam

The critique extends to contemporary figures and events, such as the imprisonment of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. In a sense, his plight is self-inflicted, a consequence of operating within a system inherently tyrannical. Islam, from its inception to its modern manifestations, embodies authoritarianism—suppressing dissent, enforcing conformity, and justifying oppression under religious guise.

Khan's experience underscores a broader truth: no matter one's intentions, entanglement with Islam's framework invites tyranny. It is a system that brooks no deviation, punishing those who challenge its absolutes. For nations like Pakistan, true progress lies not in reforming Islam but in transcending it altogether.

A Plea for Enlightenment

In conclusion, this perspective urges Muslims and non-Muslims alike to examine Islam critically. It is not God they follow, but a satanic distortion designed to attack true faiths and perpetuate violence. The path forward is one of awakening: reject the deception, embrace authentic spirituality, and foster a world where faith unites rather than divides.

This is not about hatred but about truth-seeking. For those ensnared in Islam's web, the journey to the True God begins with a single, courageous question: Have I been led astray? The answer, according to this view, could liberate millions.

इस्लाम की धोखाधड़ी: सत्य और मुक्ति की पुकार

ऐसे युग में जहां धार्मिक विश्वास समाजों, संस्कृतियों और यहां तक कि भू-राजनीति को आकार देते हैं, विश्वास की नींवों की स्पष्टता और साहस के साथ जांच करना महत्वपूर्ण है। यह लेख एक उत्तेजक दृष्टिकोण की खोज करता है: कि इस्लाम, जैसा कि इसे अभ्यास और प्रचारित किया जाता है, दैवीय की गहन विकृति का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है, जो धोखेबाज ताकतों द्वारा सच्चे आध्यात्मिक मार्गों को कमजोर करने के लिए आयोजित की गई है। एक रूपक सादृश्य से प्रेरित होकर और वास्तविक दुनिया के निहितार्थों तक विस्तार करते हुए, हम इस कथित धोखे का सामना क्यों करना चाहिए—और वास्तव में, दुनिया को—इस पर गहराई से विचार करते हैं।

दैवीय विकृति के लिए एक रूपक

कल्पना कीजिए कि कोई कहता है, "मैं ईश्वर में विश्वास करता हूं, लेकिन वह अभी एंड्रोमेडा गैलेक्सी में है, और अगले साल वह मिल्की वे गैलेक्सी में होगा।" ऐसे दावे पर उचित प्रतिक्रिया सीधी होगी: "मुझे नहीं पता कि आप किस बारे में बात कर रहे हैं, लेकिन यह ईश्वर नहीं है।" यह अतिरंजित उदाहरण एक मुख्य बिंदु को दर्शाता है—सच्ची दिव्यता को सीमित, स्थानांतरित या उसके शाश्वत सार के विपरीत तरीकों से पुनःपरिभाषित नहीं किया जा सकता। इस तर्क को इस्लाम पर लागू करते हुए, व्यक्ति को निष्कर्ष निकालना चाहिए कि अल्लाह, जैसा कि इस्लामी सिद्धांत में वर्णित है, सच्चा ईश्वर नहीं है।

मुस्लिम, अपनी ईमानदारी से दैवीय की खोज में, भटक गए हैं। वे जो पूजते हैं वह ईश्वर की अत्यधिक विकृत परिभाषा है, जो खुद शैतान द्वारा गढ़ी गई है। यह मात्र असहमति नहीं है; यह एक चेतावनी है कि इस्लाम का मूल भाग दूषित हो गया है, आध्यात्मिकता की खोज को अनजाने में मूर्खता में बदल दिया गया है। विश्वासी भक्ति में झुकते हैं, अनजान कि वे एक धोखेबाज की पूजा करने में फंस गए हैं।

शैतान के उपकरण के रूप में इस्लाम

इसकी गहराई में, यह आलोचना मानती है कि इस्लाम शैतान द्वारा मानवता की प्रामाणिक धर्मों पर सीधा हमला करने के लिए गढ़ा गया था: ईसाईयत, यहूदी धर्म, और सनातन धर्म (हिंदू धर्म)। इन धर्मों के विपरीत, जो शांति, आत्मनिरीक्षण और स्वैच्छिक पालन पर जोर देते हैं, इस्लाम के सिद्धांत स्पष्ट रूप से अपने समकक्षों की मूलभूत सिद्धांतों को चुनौती देते हैं। यह ईसाईयत में मसीह की दिव्यता को अस्वीकार करता है, यहूदी धर्म में वाचा के वादों को अस्वीकार करता है, और सनातन धर्म की शाश्वत सच्चाइयों से टकराता है।

और अधिक चिंताजनक रूप से, इस्लाम प्रचार के साधन के रूप में हिंसा को वैध बनाता है। इतिहास और ग्रंथ दोनों ही उदाहरणों को प्रकट करते हैं जहां विजय, जबरदस्ती और संघर्ष को धार्मिक कर्तव्यों के रूप में चित्रित किया जाता है। कोई सच्चा विश्वास तलवार के माध्यम से फैलता नहीं; वास्तविक आध्यात्मिकता विश्वास, करुणा और उदाहरण के माध्यम से फलती-फूलती है। यह हिंसक आधारभूतता एक विचलन नहीं है बल्कि एक विशेषता है, जो अन्य धर्मों की नींवों को कमजोर करने और विश्वासियों के बीच कलह बोने के लिए डिज़ाइन की गई है।

ईरानी जागृति: अयातुल्लाह से परे

इस विकृति का सबसे स्पष्ट उदाहरण ईरान में है, जहां अयातुल्लाह शासन इस्लाम के बैनर तले धार्मिक अत्याचार लागू करता है। लेकिन यहां पुकार मात्र राजनीतिक परिवर्तन के लिए नहीं है—यह एक आध्यात्मिक क्रांति के लिए है। शासन गिरना चाहिए, हां, लेकिन ईरान में इस्लाम भी गिरना चाहिए। गर्वित ईरानी लोग, जिनका समृद्ध इतिहास इस्लामी विजय से पहले का है, सच्चे ईश्वर को फिर से खोजने के योग्य हैं। विकृत सिद्धांत की बेड़ियों से मुक्त होकर, वे दैवीय के शाश्वत, अविकृत सार के साथ जुड़ सकते हैं।

यह व्यक्तियों की निंदा नहीं है बल्कि मुक्ति का निमंत्रण है। ईरानी, दुनिया भर के मुसलमानों की तरह, सत्य के खोजी हैं। इस्लाम के पर्दे को हटाकर, वे दैवीय के साथ संरेखित हो सकते हैं।

इमरान खान और इस्लाम की अंतर्निहित अत्याचारिता

यह आलोचना समकालीन व्यक्तियों और घटनाओं तक फैलती है, जैसे कि पाकिस्तान के पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री इमरान खान की कैद। एक अर्थ में, उनकी दुर्दशा स्वयं-प्रेरित है, एक ऐसी प्रणाली के भीतर काम करने का परिणाम जो अंतर्निहित रूप से अत्याचारी है। इस्लाम, अपनी स्थापना से लेकर अपनी आधुनिक अभिव्यक्तियों तक, अधिनायकवाद को मूर्त रूप देता है—असहमति को दबाता है, अनुरूपता लागू करता है, और धार्मिक आवरण के तहत उत्पीड़न को न्यायसंगत ठहराता है।

खान का अनुभव एक व्यापक सत्य को रेखांकित करता है: कोई भी इरादे कितने भी हों, इस्लाम की ढांचे में उलझना अत्याचार को आमंत्रित करता है। यह एक ऐसी प्रणाली है जो कोई विचलन सहन नहीं करती, उसके निरपेक्षों को चुनौती देने वालों को दंडित करती है। पाकिस्तान जैसे राष्ट्रों के लिए, सच्ची प्रगति इस्लाम को सुधारने में नहीं बल्कि इसे पार करने में निहित है।

ज्ञानोदय की याचना

निष्कर्ष में, यह दृष्टिकोण मुसलमानों और गैर-मुसलमानों दोनों को इस्लाम की आलोचनात्मक जांच करने का आग्रह करता है। यह ईश्वर नहीं है जिसका वे अनुसरण करते हैं, बल्कि एक शैतानी विकृति है जो सच्चे विश्वासों पर हमला करने और हिंसा को स्थायी बनाने के लिए डिज़ाइन की गई है। आगे का मार्ग जागृति का है: धोखे को अस्वीकार करें, प्रामाणिक आध्यात्मिकता को अपनाएं, और ऐसी दुनिया को बढ़ावा दें जहां विश्वास विभाजन के बजाय एकजुट करता हो।

यह घृणा के बारे में नहीं है बल्कि सत्य-खोज के बारे में है। इस्लाम के जाल में फंसे लोगों के लिए, सच्चे ईश्वर की यात्रा एक ही, साहसी प्रश्न से शुरू होती है: क्या मैं भटक गया हूं? इस दृष्टि के अनुसार, उत्तर लाखों को मुक्त कर सकता है।

Separating Islam from Muslims: A Journey Towards Truth

In religious discussions, it is essential to distinguish between faith and its followers. This article focuses on this important distinction: separating Islam from Muslims. Just as Christians separate sin from sinners, we should view the teachings of Islam separately from its adherents. Muslims have been misled into believing that Allah is God, whereas Allah is not God. Allah is a highly distorted image of who or what God is, and Muslims, like all human beings, have the capacity to reach the True God.

The Distinction Between Sin and Sinner: A Christian Analogy

In Christianity, there is a famous principle: "Hate the sin, but not the sinner." This idea creates a balance between compassion and justice. Sin is rejected, but the sinner is given the opportunity for redemption. Similarly, when criticizing Islam, we should keep Muslims separate. Islam is an ideology, a doctrine that, according to this perspective, is misleading. But Muslims are individuals—humans with families, dreams, and aspirations—who are trapped in this ideology.

This distinction is important because it prevents hatred and promotes understanding. Instead of blaming Muslims, we should understand that they are victims of deception. They are in search of truth, but they have been led onto a distorted path.

Allah: A Distorted Image of God

The central argument is that Allah is not God. Allah, as described in Islamic doctrine, is a profoundly distorted picture of God. The true God is omnipresent, compassionate, and eternal—a power that manifests in various forms across all religions but is fundamentally one. In contrast, the concept of Allah, as portrayed in the Quran and Hadith, appears as a strict, punitive, and limited entity that creates conflict with other beliefs.

This distortion is not coincidental; it is a deliberate misguidance. Muslims are taught that Allah is the only God, but this claim rejects the truths of other religions. For example, the triune God in Christianity, Yahweh in Judaism, or Brahman in Sanatana Dharma—these are all different aspects of the true God. The image of Allah, by diverging from these, presents a narrow viewpoint that divides humanity.

Muslims are made to believe that they are worshiping God, but in reality, they are worshiping a shadow—an image that is far from the true divine.

The Capacity of Muslims: Towards the True God

Like all humans, Muslims also have the capacity to reach the true God. They are inherently spiritual beings who seek meaning, purpose, and connection. Freed from the shackles of Islam, they can explore other paths—the forgiveness of Christianity, the wisdom of Judaism, or the eternity of Sanatana Dharma.

This journey is not easy. Overcoming years of indoctrination and cultural pressure is challenging. But there are examples in history where individuals and communities have changed their beliefs in pursuit of truth. Muslims should be encouraged to question, read, and reflect. The true God is calling them—a power based on love, freedom, and unity.

Conclusion: Truth with Compassion

Separating Islam from Muslims is not only intellectually correct but also morally necessary. While criticizing Islam, we should have compassion for Muslims, because they are misguided, not guilty. Allah is not God; it is a distortion that is misleading humanity. But there is hope—every Muslim, every human, can reach the true God. This article is a call: Increase understanding, engage in dialogue, and guide towards truth. With compassion, we can create a world where faith unites, not divides.

इस्लाम और मुसलमानों को अलग करना: सत्य की ओर एक यात्रा

धार्मिक चर्चाओं में, विश्वास और उसके अनुयायियों के बीच अंतर करना आवश्यक है। यह लेख इस महत्वपूर्ण भेद पर केंद्रित है: इस्लाम को मुसलमानों से अलग करना। जैसे ईसाई पाप को पापी से अलग करते हैं, वैसे ही हमें इस्लाम की शिक्षाओं को उसके अनुयायियों से अलग करके देखना चाहिए। मुसलमानों को गुमराह किया गया है कि वे अल्लाह को ईश्वर मानें, जबकि अल्लाह ईश्वर नहीं है। अल्लाह ईश्वर की एक अत्यधिक विकृत छवि है, और मुसलमान, सभी मनुष्यों की तरह, सच्चे ईश्वर तक पहुंचने की क्षमता रखते हैं।

पाप और पापी का भेद: एक ईसाई सादृश्य

ईसाई धर्म में एक प्रसिद्ध सिद्धांत है: "पाप से घृणा करो, लेकिन पापी से नहीं।" यह विचार दया और न्याय के बीच संतुलन बनाता है। पाप को अस्वीकार किया जाता है, लेकिन पापी को मोक्ष का अवसर दिया जाता है। इसी प्रकार, इस्लाम की आलोचना करते समय, हमें मुसलमानों को अलग रखना चाहिए। इस्लाम एक विचारधारा है, एक सिद्धांत जो, इस दृष्टिकोण के अनुसार, गुमराह करने वाला है। लेकिन मुसलमान व्यक्ति हैं—परिवार, सपने और आकांक्षाओं वाले मनुष्य—जो इस विचारधारा में फंस गए हैं।

यह भेद महत्वपूर्ण है क्योंकि यह नफरत को रोकता है और समझ को बढ़ावा देता है। मुसलमानों को दोषी ठहराने के बजाय, हमें यह समझना चाहिए कि वे धोखे का शिकार हैं। वे सच्चाई की खोज में हैं, लेकिन उन्हें एक विकृत मार्ग पर ले जाया गया है।

अल्लाह: ईश्वर की विकृत छवि

केंद्रीय तर्क यह है कि अल्लाह ईश्वर नहीं है। इस्लामी सिद्धांत में वर्णित अल्लाह ईश्वर की एक गहन रूप से विकृत तस्वीर है। सच्चा ईश्वर सर्वव्यापी, दयालु और शाश्वत है—एक ऐसी सत्ता जो सभी धर्मों में विभिन्न रूपों में प्रकट होती है, लेकिन मूल रूप से एक है। इसके विपरीत, अल्लाह की अवधारणा, जैसा कि कुरान और हदीस में चित्रित है, एक सख्त, दंडात्मक और सीमित इकाई लगती है जो अन्य विश्वासों के साथ टकराव पैदा करती है।

यह विकृति संयोग नहीं है; यह एक जानबूझकर गुमराही है। मुसलमानों को सिखाया जाता है कि अल्लाह ही एकमात्र ईश्वर है, लेकिन यह दावा अन्य धर्मों की सच्चाइयों को अस्वीकार करता है। उदाहरण के लिए, ईसाईयत में त्रिएक ईश्वर, यहूदी धर्म में याह्वे, या सनातन धर्म में ब्रह्म—ये सभी सच्चे ईश्वर के विभिन्न पहलू हैं। अल्लाह की छवि इनसे अलग होकर एक संकीर्ण दृष्टिकोण प्रस्तुत करती है, जो मानवता को विभाजित करती है।

मुसलमानों को यह विश्वास दिलाया जाता है कि वे ईश्वर की पूजा कर रहे हैं, लेकिन वास्तव में, वे एक छाया की पूजा कर रहे हैं—एक ऐसी छवि जो सच्चे दैवीय से बहुत दूर है।

मुसलमानों की क्षमता: सच्चे ईश्वर की ओर

सभी मनुष्यों की तरह, मुसलमानों में भी सच्चे ईश्वर तक पहुंचने की क्षमता है। वे जन्मजात रूप से आध्यात्मिक प्राणी हैं, जो अर्थ, उद्देश्य और संबंध की खोज करते हैं। इस्लाम की बेड़ियों से मुक्त होकर, वे अन्य मार्गों का अन्वेषण कर सकते हैं—ईसाईयत की क्षमा, यहूदी धर्म की बुद्धिमत्ता, या सनातन धर्म की शाश्वतता।

यह यात्रा आसान नहीं है। वर्षों की शिक्षा और सांस्कृतिक दबाव को पार करना चुनौतीपूर्ण है। लेकिन इतिहास में उदाहरण हैं जहां व्यक्ति और समुदायों ने विश्वास बदले हैं, सच्चाई की खोज में। मुसलमानों को प्रोत्साहित किया जाना चाहिए कि वे प्रश्न करें, पढ़ें और चिंतन करें। सच्चा ईश्वर उन्हें बुला रहा है—एक ऐसी सत्ता जो प्रेम, स्वतंत्रता और एकता पर आधारित है।

निष्कर्ष: दया के साथ सत्य

इस्लाम और मुसलमानों को अलग करना न केवल बौद्धिक रूप से सही है, बल्कि नैतिक रूप से आवश्यक भी। इस्लाम की आलोचना करते हुए, हमें मुसलमानों के प्रति दया रखनी चाहिए, क्योंकि वे गुमराह हैं, दोषी नहीं। अल्लाह ईश्वर नहीं है; यह एक विकृति है जो मानवता को भटका रही है। लेकिन आशा है—हर मुसलमान, हर मनुष्य, सच्चे ईश्वर तक पहुंच सकता है।

यह लेख एक पुकार है: समझ बढ़ाएं, संवाद करें, और सत्य की ओर मार्गदर्शन करें। दया के साथ, हम एक ऐसी दुनिया बना सकते हैं जहां विश्वास एकजुट करता है, न कि विभाजित।

The Logical Outcomes of Literal Scripture: Comparing the Bible and the Quran

In religious discourse, the idea that sacred texts shape societies when followed to the letter is a compelling one. Adherents often argue that divine guidance, if applied rigorously, leads to ideal communities. But what happens when we examine this premise critically? This article explores the user's proposition: that strict adherence to the Bible fosters a particular type of individual, family, community, and nation, while applying the same standard to the Quran results in a tyrannical state, exemplified by Iran. Drawing from historical, scholarly, and contemporary analyses, we assess these claims, acknowledging both positive influences and criticisms to provide a balanced view.

Literal Interpretation of the Bible: Foundations of Ethics and Society

The Bible, when interpreted literally, has profoundly influenced Western societies, embedding moral frameworks that emphasize justice, compassion, and human dignity. Proponents argue that following its teachings creates individuals grounded in ethical principles, families built on mutual respect, and communities oriented toward fairness. For instance, biblical commandments like "You shall not murder" and "You shall not steal" from Exodus have shaped legal systems worldwide, promoting accountability and human rights derived from the concept of humanity being made in God's image. Historical documents such as the Magna Carta reflect these ideals, underscoring a "law above the king" that echoes divine standards.

However, literalism is not without controversy. Critics point out that rigid adherence can lead to societal tensions, particularly in reconciling ancient texts with modern science and ethics. Research shows that biblical literalists are more likely to view history through a scientific lens, but this often correlates with skepticism toward evolutionary theory or other empirical findings. Humanists argue that contradictions within the Bible—such as conflicting accounts or outdated moral prescriptions—can perpetuate harm if enforced literally, influencing policies on issues like women's rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and environmental conservation. Defenders counter that the Bible's impact has been overwhelmingly positive, fostering cultural norms of charity and social welfare, even as interpretations evolve.

Overall, literal biblical adherence has produced societies with strong ethical backbones, but it requires contextual adaptation to avoid rigidity. This contrasts with more flexible interpretations that allow for progress while maintaining core values.

Literal Interpretation of the Quran: Governance and Social Order

The Quran, Islam's holy text, provides guidance on personal conduct, ethics, and governance, emphasizing justice, benevolence, and community welfare. When followed literally, it aims to create a society where moral self-government prevails, with individuals and leaders accountable to divine precepts. Supporters highlight its potential for addressing contemporary issues like bioethics and environmental concerns through flexible, value-based applications. Political justice in the Quran is seen as promoting good governance aligned with human experiences, potentially leading to equitable societies.

Yet, critics contend that literal interpretations can foster authoritarianism, especially when intertwined with state power. Scholars note that while scripture influences Islamist behavior, it's often reinterpreted pragmatically to serve political ends, leading to divergences from ethical ideals. In practice, this has resulted in restrictions on freedoms, gendered laws, and conflicts with other faiths, dividing societies rather than uniting them. Contextualist approaches advocate for interpreting ethico-legal texts in light of modern needs, arguing that literalism can make them problematic in today's world. Defenses emphasize that the Quran demands self-discipline and unity among the oppressed, rejecting violence in favor of spiritual exportation.

Thus, while the Quran's literal application can inspire moral communities, it risks rigidity without interpretive flexibility, potentially leading to governance that prioritizes control over individual rights.

Iran as the Quran's Logical Conclusion: Tyranny or Theocratic Ideal?

Iran's Islamic Republic is often cited as the epitome of Quranic literalism in governance, established post-1979 revolution under Ayatollah Khomeini's vision of "Guardianship of the Jurist" (Velayat-e Faqih). This system merges religious authority with state power, claiming to embody divine sovereignty through Sharia law. Proponents defend it as a model Islamic state, blending theocratic elements with democratic features like elections, rooted in Shiite principles to promote justice and resist Western influence. The constitution envisions a society united in faith, moving toward God, with the Supreme Leader ensuring alignment with Islamic ethics. Critics, however, label it the planet's most tyrannical regime, pointing to human rights abuses, suppression of dissent, and support for terrorism. The government faces accusations of extrajudicial actions, gender discrimination, and economic mismanagement, exacerbating a legitimacy crisis. Widespread corruption, hyperinflation, and IRGC dominance are seen as systemic failures, with protests highlighting incompetence and repression. Elections fall short of democratic standards due to the Guardian Council's vetting, and minorities suffer disproportionate hardships. Defenses from officials claim Iran has the best human rights record in the Muslim world, dismissing criticisms as biased propaganda. Yet, the regime's reliance on force and its nuclear ambitions fuel international concerns.

Iran illustrates how literal Quranic application in a theocracy can lead to authoritarianism, but defenders argue it's a bulwark against oppression, with reforms possible through competent leadership.

Conclusion: Yardsticks of Faith and Reality

Applying the same yardstick to the Bible and Quran reveals divergent outcomes under literal interpretation. The Bible's influence has often fostered ethical societies with room for evolution, while the Quran's, as seen in Iran, is criticized for culminating in tyranny—though balanced views highlight interpretive flexibility and contextual factors. Ultimately, sacred texts' societal impacts depend on human application, underscoring the need for nuance beyond rigid adherence.

इस्लाम को मुसलमानों से अलग करना: सत्य की ओर एक यात्रा

धार्मिक चर्चाओं में, विश्वास और उसके अनुयायियों के बीच अंतर करना आवश्यक है। यह लेख इस महत्वपूर्ण भेद पर केंद्रित है: इस्लाम को मुसलमानों से अलग करना। जैसे ईसाई पाप को पापी से अलग करते हैं, वैसे ही हमें इस्लाम की शिक्षाओं को उसके अनुयायियों से अलग करके देखना चाहिए। मुसलमानों को गुमराह किया गया है कि वे अल्लाह को ईश्वर मानें, जबकि अल्लाह ईश्वर नहीं है। अल्लाह ईश्वर की एक अत्यधिक विकृत छवि है, और मुसलमान, सभी मनुष्यों की तरह, सच्चे ईश्वर तक पहुंचने की क्षमता रखते हैं।

पाप और पापी के बीच भेद: एक ईसाई सादृश्य

ईसाई धर्म में एक प्रसिद्ध सिद्धांत है: "पाप से घृणा करो, लेकिन पापी से नहीं।" यह विचार दया और न्याय के बीच संतुलन बनाता है। पाप को अस्वीकार किया जाता है, लेकिन पापी को मोक्ष का अवसर दिया जाता है। इसी प्रकार, इस्लाम की आलोचना करते समय, हमें मुसलमानों को अलग रखना चाहिए। इस्लाम एक विचारधारा है, एक सिद्धांत जो, इस दृष्टिकोण के अनुसार, गुमराह करने वाला है। लेकिन मुसलमान व्यक्ति हैं—परिवार, सपने और आकांक्षाओं वाले मनुष्य—जो इस विचारधारा में फंस गए हैं।

यह भेद महत्वपूर्ण है क्योंकि यह नफरत को रोकता है और समझ को बढ़ावा देता है। मुसलमानों को दोषी ठहराने के बजाय, हमें यह समझना चाहिए कि वे धोखे का शिकार हैं। वे सच्चाई की खोज में हैं, लेकिन उन्हें एक विकृत मार्ग पर ले जाया गया है।

अल्लाह: ईश्वर की विकृत छवि

केंद्रीय तर्क यह है कि अल्लाह ईश्वर नहीं है। इस्लामी सिद्धांत में वर्णित अल्लाह ईश्वर की एक गहन रूप से विकृत तस्वीर है। सच्चा ईश्वर सर्वव्यापी, दयालु और शाश्वत है—एक ऐसी सत्ता जो सभी धर्मों में विभिन्न रूपों में प्रकट होती है, लेकिन मूल रूप से एक है। इसके विपरीत, अल्लाह की अवधारणा, जैसा कि कुरान और हदीस में चित्रित है, एक सख्त, दंडात्मक और सीमित इकाई लगती है जो अन्य विश्वासों के साथ टकराव पैदा करती है। यह विकृति संयोग नहीं है; यह एक जानबूझकर गुमराही है। मुसलमानों को सिखाया जाता है कि अल्लाह ही एकमात्र ईश्वर है, लेकिन यह दावा अन्य धर्मों की सच्चाइयों को अस्वीकार करता है। उदाहरण के लिए, ईसाईयत में त्रिएक ईश्वर, यहूदी धर्म में याह्वे, या सनातन धर्म में ब्रह्म—ये सभी सच्चे ईश्वर के विभिन्न पहलू हैं। अल्लाह की छवि इनसे अलग होकर एक संकीर्ण दृष्टिकोण प्रस्तुत करती है, जो मानवता को विभाजित करती है।

मुसलमानों को यह विश्वास दिलाया जाता है कि वे ईश्वर की पूजा कर रहे हैं, लेकिन वास्तव में, वे एक छाया की पूजा कर रहे हैं—एक ऐसी छवि जो सच्चे दैवीय से बहुत दूर है।

मुसलमानों की क्षमता: सच्चे ईश्वर की ओर

सभी मनुष्यों की तरह, मुसलमानों में भी सच्चे ईश्वर तक पहुंचने की क्षमता है। वे जन्मजात रूप से आध्यात्मिक प्राणी हैं, जो अर्थ, उद्देश्य और संबंध की खोज करते हैं। इस्लाम की बेड़ियों से मुक्त होकर, वे अन्य मार्गों का अन्वेषण कर सकते हैं—ईसाईयत की क्षमा, यहूदी धर्म की बुद्धिमत्ता, या सनातन धर्म की शाश्वतता।

यह यात्रा आसान नहीं है। वर्षों की शिक्षा और सांस्कृतिक दबाव को पार करना चुनौतीपूर्ण है। लेकिन इतिहास में उदाहरण हैं जहां व्यक्ति और समुदायों ने विश्वास बदले हैं, सच्चाई की खोज में। मुसलमानों को प्रोत्साहित किया जाना चाहिए कि वे प्रश्न करें, पढ़ें और चिंतन करें। सच्चा ईश्वर उन्हें बुला रहा है—एक ऐसी सत्ता जो प्रेम, स्वतंत्रता और एकता पर आधारित है।

निष्कर्ष: दया के साथ सत्य

इस्लाम और मुसलमानों को अलग करना न केवल बौद्धिक रूप से सही है, बल्कि नैतिक रूप से आवश्यक भी। इस्लाम की आलोचना करते हुए, हमें मुसलमानों के प्रति दया रखनी चाहिए, क्योंकि वे गुमराह हैं, दोषी नहीं। अल्लाह ईश्वर नहीं है; यह एक विकृति है जो मानवता को भटका रही है। लेकिन आशा है—हर मुसलमान, हर मनुष्य, सच्चे ईश्वर तक पहुंच सकता है।

यह लेख एक पुकार है: समझ बढ़ाएं, संवाद करें, और सत्य की ओर मार्गदर्शन करें। दया के साथ, हम एक ऐसी दुनिया बना सकते हैं जहां विश्वास एकजुट करता है, न कि विभाजित।

The Human Element in Religion: Distinguishing Doctrine from Devotees

In the complex tapestry of human spirituality, religions serve as guiding frameworks, yet they are interpreted and lived through the imperfect lens of humanity. This article delves into a nuanced perspective: while hypocrisy and acts of charity transcend religious boundaries, the core debate often lies in what a faith's teachings fundamentally promote. By acknowledging the universal struggle between good and evil within every soul, we can fairly critique doctrines without condemning individuals. Here, the focus sharpens on Islam, separating its teachings from the actions of Muslims.

Hypocrisy Across Faiths: A Shared Human Flaw

To be fair, no religion is immune to hypocrisy. In Christianity, adherents may preach forgiveness while harboring grudges, straying from the Sermon on the Mount's call for turning the other cheek. Judaism, with its emphasis on justice and ethical living through the Torah, has seen instances where communal leaders fail to embody tikkun olam—the repair of the world. Hinduism, rooted in dharma and karma, grapples with caste-based discriminations that contradict its philosophical ideals of unity in Brahman.

These inconsistencies are not inherent flaws in the doctrines themselves but manifestations of human frailty. People of all faiths can twist sacred texts to justify personal failings or societal injustices. This hypocrisy arises from the eternal internal battle: the soul's tug-of-war between virtue and vice, light and darkness. It is a fundamental human condition, as ancient philosophers and theologians have long observed, where free will allows for deviation from divine intent.

Charity and Goodness: The Universal Human Spark

Conversely, acts of kindness and charity are not exclusive to any one religion. Muslims, like followers of other faiths, often engage in profound generosity—donating to the needy, building hospitals, or aiding disaster victims. These actions reflect zakat, one of Islam's Five Pillars, but they also stem from an innate human capacity for empathy and altruism.

Such benevolence is evident across religions: Christians inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jews fulfilling mitzvot of tzedakah, Hindus practicing dana (giving) as a path to moksha. Even atheists and agnostics perform charitable deeds, driven by secular ethics or evolutionary instincts for community survival. This "human element" underscores that goodness is not monopolized by doctrine; it is woven into our shared humanity, often prevailing despite religious teachings that might otherwise constrain it.

The struggle between good and evil plays out at the soul level for all people, regardless of belief. It is this inner conflict that allows a devout Muslim to extend compassion beyond what critics might see as rigid scriptural bounds, just as it permits a Christian to forgive in ways that transcend literal interpretations of justice. The Core Debate: What Does Islam Teach?

While acknowledging these human universals is essential for balanced discourse, it does not absolve us from examining religious teachings themselves. The debate here pivots to what Islam, as outlined in the Quran and Hadith, fundamentally instructs. Proponents of Islam highlight themes of mercy, justice, and monotheism, positioning it as a complete way of life that fosters moral societies.

However, critics argue that a literal reading of Islamic doctrine reveals elements that promote intolerance, violence, and authoritarianism. For instance, verses on jihad are interpreted by some as endorsing holy war against non-believers, while prescriptions for apostasy or blasphemy can justify severe punishments. This perspective posits that when followed to its logical conclusion, the Quran's teachings manifest in tyrannical states like Iran, where theocratic rule enforces Sharia law, suppressing dissent and individual freedoms.

This is not to say Muslims inherently embody these traits—far from it. Many Muslims live peacefully, interpreting texts contextually or selectively emphasizing compassionate aspects. But the critique targets the doctrine: Does Islam's foundational texts encourage a worldview that clashes with universal human rights, pluralism, and equality? By separating the human element—the capacity for hypocrisy or charity—from the teachings, we can engage in honest inquiry without personal vilification.

Navigating the Soul's Struggle: Toward Authentic Faith

Ultimately, the fundamental struggle between good and evil at the soul level invites all individuals to transcend dogmatic rigidity. For Muslims and others, this means questioning whether their faith's teachings align with an undistorted vision of the divine. If Allah, as depicted in Islam, represents a distorted image of God—emphasizing submission over love, conquest over coexistence—then the path to truth may lie in reevaluating doctrine while honoring the innate goodness in people.

This article calls for empathy in critique: Recognize the human spark in every believer, but rigorously debate teachings to foster spiritual growth. In doing so, we honor the universal quest for truth, allowing the soul's better angels to prevail over doctrinal shadows.

धर्म में मानवीय तत्व: सिद्धांत को अनुयायियों से अलग करना

मानवीय आध्यात्मिकता की जटिल बुनावट में, धर्म मार्गदर्शक ढांचे के रूप में कार्य करते हैं, फिर भी वे मानवता की अपूर्ण दृष्टि से व्याख्या और जीते जाते हैं। यह लेख एक सूक्ष्म दृष्टिकोण की गहराई में उतरता है: जबकि पाखंड और दान की क्रियाएं धार्मिक सीमाओं से परे होती हैं, मुख्य बहस अक्सर इस बात पर होती है कि एक विश्वास की शिक्षाएं मूल रूप से क्या प्रोत्साहित करती हैं। हर आत्मा में अच्छाई और बुराई के बीच सार्वभौमिक संघर्ष को स्वीकार करके, हम व्यक्तियों की निंदा किए बिना सिद्धांतों की निष्पक्ष आलोचना कर सकते हैं। यहां, फोकस इस्लाम पर तेज होता है, जहां इसकी शिक्षाओं को मुसलमानों की क्रियाओं से अलग किया जाता है।

सभी धर्मों में पाखंड: एक साझा मानवीय दोष

निष्पक्षता से कहें तो, कोई भी धर्म पाखंड से मुक्त नहीं है। ईसाई धर्म में, अनुयायी क्षमा का उपदेश देते हुए द्वेष रख सकते हैं, जो पहाड़ी उपदेश की दूसरी गाल फेरने की पुकार से भटक जाते हैं। यहूदी धर्म, जो तोराह के माध्यम से न्याय और नैतिक जीवन पर जोर देता है, में सामुदायिक नेताओं के उदाहरण देखे गए हैं जो तिकुन ओलम—दुनिया की मरम्मत—को मूर्त रूप नहीं देते। हिंदू धर्म, जो धर्म और कर्म में निहित है, जाति-आधारित भेदभाव से जूझता है जो ब्रह्म में एकता के उसके दार्शनिक आदर्शों से विरोधाभास करता है।

ये असंगतियां सिद्धांतों में अंतर्निहित दोष नहीं हैं बल्कि मानवीय कमजोरी की अभिव्यक्तियां हैं। सभी धर्मों के लोग पवित्र ग्रंथों को व्यक्तिगत असफलताओं या सामाजिक अन्यायों को न्यायसंगत ठहराने के लिए मोड़ सकते हैं। यह पाखंड शाश्वत आंतरिक युद्ध से उत्पन्न होता है: आत्मा का गुण और दुर्गुण, प्रकाश और अंधकार के बीच खींचतान। यह एक मौलिक मानवीय स्थिति है, जैसा कि प्राचीन दार्शनिकों और धर्मशास्त्रियों ने लंबे समय से देखा है, जहां स्वतंत्र इच्छा दैवीय इरादे से विचलन की अनुमति देती है।

दान और अच्छाई: सार्वभौमिक मानवीय चिंगारी

इसके विपरीत, दया और दान की क्रियाएं किसी एक धर्म तक सीमित नहीं हैं। मुसलमान, अन्य धर्मों के अनुयायियों की तरह, अक्सर गहन उदारता में संलग्न होते हैं—जरूरतमंदों को दान देते हैं, अस्पताल बनाते हैं, या आपदा पीड़ितों की सहायता करते हैं। ये क्रियाएं जकात को प्रतिबिंबित करती हैं, जो इस्लाम के पांच स्तंभों में से एक है, लेकिन ये सहानुभूति और परोपकार की जन्मजात मानवीय क्षमता से भी उपजती हैं।

ऐसी उदारता सभी धर्मों में स्पष्ट है: ईसाई अच्छे सामरी की दृष्टांत से प्रेरित, यहूदी त्जेदाकाह के मित्ज्वोत को पूरा करते हुए, हिंदू दान (देने) का अभ्यास मोक्ष के मार्ग के रूप में करते हैं। यहां तक कि नास्तिक और अज्ञेयवादी धर्मनिरपेक्ष नैतिकता या समुदाय生存 के विकासवादी प्रवृत्तियों से प्रेरित होकर दान की क्रियाएं करते हैं। यह "मानवीय तत्व" इस बात को रेखांकित करता है कि अच्छाई सिद्धांत द्वारा एकाधिकार नहीं है; यह हमारी साझा मानवता में बुनी हुई है, जो अक्सर धार्मिक शिक्षाओं के बावजूद प्रबल होती है जो अन्यथा इसे बाधित कर सकती हैं।

अच्छाई और बुराई के बीच संघर्ष सभी लोगों के लिए आत्मा स्तर पर खेला जाता है, विश्वास की परवाह किए बिना। यह आंतरिक संघर्ष एक समर्पित मुसलमान को आलोचकों द्वारा कठोर ग्रंथीय सीमाओं से परे करुणा फैलाने की अनुमति देता है, ठीक वैसे ही जैसे यह एक ईसाई को न्याय की शाब्दिक व्याख्याओं से परे क्षमा करने की अनुमति देता है।

मुख्य बहस: इस्लाम क्या सिखाता है?

इन मानवीय सार्वभौमिकताओं को स्वीकार करना संतुलित discourse के लिए आवश्यक है, लेकिन यह हमें धार्मिक शिक्षाओं की जांच से मुक्त नहीं करता। यहां बहस इस बात पर घूमती है कि इस्लाम, जैसा कि कुरान और हदीस में वर्णित है, मूल रूप से क्या निर्देश देता है। इस्लाम के समर्थक दया, न्याय और एकेश्वरवाद के विषयों पर प्रकाश डालते हैं, इसे एक पूर्ण जीवन शैली के रूप में स्थापित करते हैं जो नैतिक समाजों को बढ़ावा देता है।

हालांकि, आलोचक तर्क देते हैं कि इस्लामी सिद्धांत की शाब्दिक व्याख्या असहिष्णुता, हिंसा और अधिनायकवाद को बढ़ावा देने वाले तत्वों को प्रकट करती है। उदाहरण के लिए, जिहाद पर आयतों को कुछ लोग गैर-विश्वासियों के खिलाफ पवित्र युद्ध को समर्थन देने के रूप में व्याख्या करते हैं, जबकि धर्मत्याग या ईशनिंदा के लिए निर्धारित दंड गंभीर सजाओं को न्यायसंगत ठहरा सकते हैं। यह दृष्टिकोण मानता है कि जब तार्किक निष्कर्ष तक पहुंचाया जाता है, तो कुरान की शिक्षाएं ईरान जैसे अत्याचारी राज्यों में प्रकट होती हैं, जहां धर्मतंत्र शरिया कानून लागू करता है, असहमति और व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रताओं को दबाता है।

यह कहना नहीं है कि मुसलमान स्वाभाविक रूप से इन लक्षणों को मूर्त रूप देते हैं—इससे दूर। कई मुसलमान शांतिपूर्वक जीते हैं, ग्रंथों की संदर्भीय व्याख्या करते हैं या करुणामय पहलुओं पर चयनात्मक रूप से जोर देते हैं। लेकिन आलोचना सिद्धांत पर लक्षित है: क्या इस्लाम के मूलभूत ग्रंथ एक ऐसा विश्वदृष्टिकोण प्रोत्साहित करते हैं जो सार्वभौमिक मानव अधिकारों, बहुलवाद और समानता से टकराता है? मानवीय तत्व—पाखंड या दान की क्षमता—को शिक्षाओं से अलग करके, हम व्यक्तिगत निंदा के बिना ईमानदार जांच में संलग्न हो सकते हैं।

आत्मा के संघर्ष को नेविगेट करना: प्रामाणिक विश्वास की ओर

अंततः, आत्मा स्तर पर अच्छाई और बुराई के बीच मौलिक संघर्ष सभी व्यक्तियों को दोगुनी कठोरता से परे जाने के लिए आमंत्रित करता है। मुसलमानों और अन्यों के लिए, इसका अर्थ है कि उनके विश्वास की शिक्षाएं दैवीय की अविकृत दृष्टि से संरेखित हैं या नहीं, इस पर प्रश्न करना। यदि अल्लाह, जैसा कि इस्लाम में चित्रित है, ईश्वर की विकृत छवि का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है—जो प्रस्तुतिकरण पर जोर देता है प्रेम पर, विजय पर सह-अस्तित्व पर—तो सत्य का मार्ग सिद्धांत का पुनर्मूल्यांकन करते हुए लोगों में अंतर्निहित अच्छाई का सम्मान करने में निहित हो सकता है।

यह लेख आलोचना में सहानुभूति की पुकार करता है: हर विश्वासी में मानवीय चिंगारी को पहचानें, लेकिन आध्यात्मिक विकास को बढ़ावा देने के लिए शिक्षाओं पर कठोर बहस करें। ऐसा करके, हम सत्य की सार्वभौमिक खोज का सम्मान करते हैं, जिससे आत्मा के बेहतर देवदूत सिद्धांतीय छायाओं पर विजयी होते हैं।

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Saturday, December 14, 2019

India's Contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill

Has India Gone Crazy?

UN closely analysing possible consequences of Citizenship Amendment Bill: UN spokesperson The UN is closely analysing the possible consequences of India's amended Citizenship Act, a spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres has said.

India abandoning its founding principles with Citizenship Amendment Bill The purpose is to create, through law, a permanent threat to hang over every single Muslim head in India, writes Mihir S Sharma. ........ As with Trump’s “Muslim ban,” this law’s inability to hide its true intent is almost comic. Migrants fleeing religious persecution in the Muslim-majority countries of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are to be granted citizenship--but not those fleeing persecution in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka or Myanmar. It is the latter, of course, where there’s a genuine humanitarian crisis — but the Rohingya are Muslim, so by the BJP’s logic they cannot and do not deserve a place in the Hindu homeland of India. Hindus being murdered in Pakistan can flee to India — but not Shias, Baloch or Ahmedis, who are if anything currently even more at risk in that troubled country. Once aspiring to be as multicultural, secular and inclusive as other modern liberal democracies, India now looks less to those countries as its model and more to Israel, Pakistan or China........ But it would be a mistake to think this new citizenship law is only about migration and refugees and nebulous notions of national identity. It is far more immediate and insidious than that, particularly when seen in combination with the other big state project in border areas: a national register of citizens, or NRC, which demands that residents produce extensive documentation, sometimes going back decades, to prove their Indian citizenship. Naturally,

this exercise is particularly difficult for some of India’s poorest, who have little or no paperwork.

In the border state of Assam, millions were thrown into legal limbo when they were left off the NRC. ....... The purpose of the Citizenship Amendment Bill is simple:

when combined with the NRC, it can protect poor Hindus from the regulations that could render any poor Muslim a non-citizen at the stroke of an official’s pen.

The purpose is to create, through law, a permanent threat to hang over every single Muslim head in India: Don’t stand up for yourself, or we will set you the impossible task of proving that you are, in fact, Indian.......... Some people are puzzled that, in the midst of an economic slowdown that it has no idea how to combat, the government is instead spending enormous amounts of political capital on India’s variant of the Muslim ban. ........ India’s Partition, in which one country turned to religious nationalism and one to secular liberalism, is the largest such natural experiment in history. One country, Pakistan, headed down the road to disaster; the other, India, has managed to make something of itself. Who would have thought that the one with a chance of success would decide at this late stage to emulate its less successful twin?


Divide and win: How Citizenship Bill and NRC are BJP's next Ram Mandir

Fight is for India How Muslims are striving to keep it peaceful, inclusive and secular ...... The point they were trying to hammer home: the Muslims are not fighting for themselves but to preserve the idea of India. ...... When tyres were burnt in a minority-dominated locality in Calcutta in the afternoon, messages went out on social media hinting at “riots”. ...... “These protests are spontaneous, but I have requested them not to cause hardship to people as the people are the backbone of any form of protest,” said Mamata, who is planning movements from Monday against the “twin blows of NRC-CAB (as the bill was known before it was signed into law)”. ...... ordinary Muslims have been joining the protests out of a deep sense of fear.



Smells like a page from ‘Nazi’ copybook Parallels with Hitler Germany cited ...... The MP drew a parallel between the concentration camps of 1933 and the detention camps of 2018, before adding that 60 per cent of the people in those detention camps are Bengali Hindus........ The Reich Citizenship Law of 1935 protected those with German blood....... In Germany under the Nazis there was a plan, known as the Madagascar Plan, to deport the Jews. Now, the Indian government has the National Register of Citizens (NRC) ...... “And the last one, in the German copybook they referred to a very interesting word, ‘Jews’ as ‘rats’. And, as someone said, once powerful politicians start using dehumanising language, what happens after that, termites! What are we talking about today — termites, cockroaches, vermin. These words are not used by any party worker, but these words are being used by the Prime Minister and sometimes by the home minister,” he said.

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Shinzo Abe cancels Japan-India summit amid citizenship bill violence Narendra Modi's government has said its Citizenship Amendment Bill, making it easier for non-Muslim minorities from neighbouring countries to gain India citizenship, will protect those persecuted from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan. ..... The United Nations human rights office voiced concern that the new law is "fundamentally discriminatory in nature", and called for it to be reviewed.

In India’s Citizenship Act, an eerie echo of Nazi Germany’s claims to protect ‘racial comrades’ The Nazis used moral concern over the plight of German minorities abroad to construct the idea of a racialised national polity that transcended boundaries. ........ worrying similarities with the rhetoric and policies of the German state between 1929-1940. ...... Germans constituted the largest ethnic minority in Eastern Europe at the time, spread over Czechoslovakia, Poland, Greece and parts of the USSR and the Balkans.The German state, the Weimar Republic succeeded by the Nazi state, tirelessly raised the issue of the oppression faced by German minorities in these states –claims that were rooted in reality. ....... In October 1933, the representative of the newly formed Nazi state to the League clarified that the German nation had “a natural and moral right to consider that all its members – even those separated from the mother country by state frontiers-constitute a moral and cultural whole”. Continuing the pursual of this policy after their withdrawal from the League, the Nazis claimed to protect their “racial comrades” either through invasion (Austria and Sudetenland) or via the acquisition of “trustee rights” in their Danubian client states that gave Germany, the “mother country”, the right to intervene to protect “the folk-group”. ..... In the words of a pan-German theorist: “Blood is stronger than the passport.” ....... Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan are constructed as helpless victims whom India must save from the tyranny of intolerant, Islamic theocratic states by easing the procedures of Indian citizenship for them. ...... rejecting the Joint Parliamentary Commission’s proposal to replace the list of groups with “persecuted minorities”, which could have included persecuted Muslims and Tamils from neighbouring countries. ....... Shah’s riposte also fails to address why the law does not extend to Myanmar or Sri Lanka – neighbouring states culpable for the systemic oppression of Rohingyas and Tamils respectively....... These exclusions tell us that the suffering of the Rohingyas, Sri Lankan Tamils or Ahmediyas does not matter to the Indian state. Akin to German policies in the 1930s, the objects of moral concern for the national community help articulate a racialised conception of the nation – the Hindu Rashtra......... Since they were not Hindus, Muslims and Christians would have to live as subordinate members of the Hindu political community, according to Savarkar.





In India, protests over new citizenship bill as Muslims fear further persecution A federal panel on religion has urged the United States to sanction India’s Home Minister Amit Shah if it passes. .......... India’s foreign ministry called the panel’s statement inaccurate, saying the bill seeks to help persecuted religious minorities already in the country. “It seeks to address their current difficulties and meet their basic human rights,” said ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar.

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Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India 'This bill is for the children of Partition who are still subject to inhuman barbarism because they profess a faith rooted in India.' ...... 'If India fails them, we shall be no better than a Pakistan which brutalises its minorities and has turned into a factory of intolerant bigots,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay. ....... It was quite revealing to hear Opposition leader after leader in Parliament opposing the bill, but none, absolutely none, had a word to say about the miseries and pains of suffering Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Buddhists in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh. ...... The bill does not stop any religious person from any country on this planet to seek asylum or shelter in India. The doors for them, Muslims or any other sect, remain open through Constitutional means. There are innumerable instances of people from all religious streams coming to India and choosing to stay here....... No one stops them. No one will ever stop them. India will remain the best place to live for those who love pluralism and democratic values......... This bill is for the children of Partition who are still subject to inhuman barbarism because they profess a faith rooted in India. ........ From Goa's inquisition to the selling of Hindu men and women in Iraq's slave market by Muslim conquerors and even recently, forcing them to leave their homes and orchards in the Kashmir valley by jihadists -- it is they who not only suffer the contempt of the Islamists for being practising Hindus, but are mocked at for raising their voice to seek help........ For Hindus and Sikhs, there is no other homeland in the world except Hindustan........ the Hindu population in Pakistan and now in Bangladesh has been continuously decreasing at an alarming rate. ....In Pakistan from 13% to 1% and less, and in Bangladesh from 22% in 1947 to 8% currently........... After centuries of subjugation, here is the first government that is speaking up for the rights of persecuted Hindus without harming any other people.

UN closely analysing possible consequences of Citizenship Amendment Bill: UN spokesperson According to the amended Act, members of Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi and Christian communities who have come from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan till December 31, 2014 and facing religious persecution there will not be treated as illegal immigrants but given Indian citizenship....... The Act says the refugees of the six communities will be given Indian citizenship after residing in India for five years, instead of earlier requirement of 11 years.

Indian president disregards protests, signs citizenship bill into law New law grants Indian citizenship for six minority religious groups, except Muslims ..... The party said the law is “prima facie communal” and questioned the exclusion of minorities such as Rohingya Muslims who were just as persecuted as other faiths listed in the law.

India’s citizenship bill puts secularism at risk The right is given to Christians — which cynics might suggest is aimed at fending off US criticism — but not Jews, or atheists. The act also ignores members of Muslim sects who do face discrimination in the three neighbouring countries, and Muslim refugees from elsewhere, such as Rohingyas from Myanmar and Uighurs from China. As such, it rekindles the two-nation theory — the idea of a Muslim Pakistan and Hindu India — that was rejected by the independence leader Mahatma Gandhi and India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. ......... Tens of millions of Indians still have no documentation; as late as 2005-2006, only 40 per cent obtained birth certificates and even now only 80 per cent of babies are registered at birth. Replicating the Assam process nationwide could leave huge numbers off the register. The citizenship amendment law, however, would provide a path to citizenship for followers of “Indic” religions — but not Muslims. Amit Shah, the home minister, has repeatedly pledged to introduce an NRC across the country.

He has also pledged that illegal migrants will be deported before India’s 2024 parliamentary election.

........... India’s courts might yet strike down the amendment as unconstitutional. Judicial challenges are likely to take years, however, by which time severe damage might already have been done. ........ If Mr Modi’s government is serious about protecting immigrants, it should sign the UN’s 1951 Refugee Convention — which asserts refugees should not be returned to a country where they face serious threats to life or freedom, but to which India is not a party.


Asaduddin Owaisi files petition in Supreme Court against citizenship bill The Hyderabad lawmaker, who had torn the copy of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, has been one of the most vocal opponents of the Centre’s move.

Owaisi had alleged the bill was aimed at making Muslims “stateless”. He also warned that it would lead to another partition

during the debate in the Lok Sabha.


Citizenship Amendment Bill: Are India's claims about minorities in other countries true? Census data for 1998 shows that the Hindu population of Pakistan (which was formerly west Pakistan) had not really changed significantly from its 1951 level of around 1.5 to 2%. ....... But the data also suggests that the Hindu population of Bangladesh did fall - from around 22% or 23% in 1951 to around 8% in 2011. ...... It's true that the state religion of Pakistan is Islam. Afghanistan is also an Islamic state......... A lengthy legal battle to get that reversed ended in 2016 when Bangladesh's top court ruled that Islam should remain the state religion....... all these countries have constitutional provisions stating that non-Muslims have rights and are free to practise their faith. And individual Hindus have risen to prominent positions in both Pakistan and Bangladesh, notably as chief justices in the two countries......... In practice, non-Muslim minorities do face discrimination and persecution........Pakistani Hindus who moved to India in recent years told the BBC they face social and religious discrimination, with a particular issue being the targeting of Hindu girls in Sindh province...... In Bangladesh, there are various reasons for the decline in the proportion of Hindus over the years. The better-off Hindu population have had their homes and businesses targeted, sometimes in attempts to get them to leave so their land or assets can be taken over. Hindus have also been the targets of attacks by religious militants......... According to UN data, the number of refugees in India went up by 17% between 2016-19. As of August this year, the biggest numbers registered with the UN were actually from Tibet and Sri Lanka.

What does India's new citizenship law mean? The law does not clarify why minority migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan are favored over those fleeing Sri Lanka and Myanmar from where minority Muslims have sought refuge in India. ....... The law has been challenged in India’s Supreme Court by a Muslim political party, lawyers and rights groups on the grounds that it violates the secular constitution......... More than 500 eminent Indian jurists, lawyers, academics and actors, have signed a statement condemning the legislation.

Secularism Is Dying in India Both houses of parliament have passed a controversial citizenship bill that excludes Muslims.
India: Citizenship Bill Discriminates Against Muslims
Opinion: India's new citizenship act is unconstitutional Indian citizenship has always been firmly rooted in the country's constitution, which emphasizes equality, regardless of gender, caste, religion, class, community or language. ....... The recently approved Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) does exactly the opposite. It violates every one of these fundamental values and spreads the wings of "Hindutva," or Hindu nationalism, in this so-called secular country by making religion the key to citizenship. ...... The NRC in the northeastern state of Assam has already excluded nearly 2 million people from Indian citizenship. This has demonstrated the terrible human costs of dividing people and linking citizenship to documentation in a country where many people are illiterate and lack the proper papers....... Persecuted people have suffered atrocities, broken families and statelessness, among other hardships. It's also true for Muslims........

The new citizenship act shows us that India needs a refugee policy in line with international law, and not a law based on discrimination and dictated by an ideology that makes use of religion for political gains.

..... If things continue at this pace, it will not be long before the fundamental pluralistic character of India is altered.




Citizenship Amendment Bill: Decoding, what it holds for India "The constitutions of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh provide for a specific state religion. As a result many persons belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities have faced persecution on grounds of religion in those countries. Some of them also have fears about such persecution in their day-to-day life where right to practice, profess and propagate their religion has been obstructed and restricted. Many such persons have fled to India to seek shelter and continued to stay in India even if their travel documents have expired or they have incomplete or no documents," the Bill states........ Among the main opposition against the Bill is that it is said to be violative of Article 14 of the Constitution — the Right to Equality. Congress, Trinamool Congress, CPI(M) and a few other political parties have been steadfastly opposing the bill, claiming that citizenship can't be given on the basis of religion. There has also been widespread protests across North East in Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim........... there are 31,313 persons belonging to these minority community living in India on Long Term Visa...... Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament said the bill will give a new dawn to lakhs and crores of people. Parties like Shiv Sena have been asking for an exact number. As per the IB records the numbers are -

Hindus 25,447, Sikhs 5,807, Christians 55, Buddhists 2 and Parsis 2.

Has India Gone Crazy?

How Citizenship Act, NRC will alter the idea of India, writes Barkha Dutt All of us will have to prove our Indianness. And the poorest and the Muslims will be the most hit ............. The government insists that the amended new law on citizenship (the Citizenship Amendment Act or CAA) is not anti-Muslim. In fact, it claims that Indian Muslims are not even impacted by the legislation. Its stormtroopers on social media have been deployed to vociferously argue that those criticising the revamped rules — I am among them — are begrudging fast-track protection to persecuted religious minorities from neighbouring countries. .......... About 1.9 million people found themselves excluded from the NRC in Assam, but these were not just Muslim migrants from Bangladesh — the suddenly stateless included lakhs of Hindus as well. What may now happen is something like this. The citizenship law will throw a protective shield over the disenfranchised non-Muslims; the Muslim migrants will then be left to appeal before the foreigners’ tribunals. The new law also offers legal immunity to non-Muslims from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan from jail, deportation and other criminal proceedings. In other words, the only people in internment centres will likely be Muslim migrants.............. For those who say that this does not impact India’s 200 million Muslim citizens, let me ask, how can you be untouched by the signalling that there is now a hierarchy of faiths among our people? ....... If refugees have been living in abject conditions of poverty and statelessness — and I myself have met Hindus from Pakistan living for decades in dismal conditions in Rajasthan — and deserve the magnanimity of the Indian State, that should extend to all of them, irrespective of their religion. It should include Sri Lankan Tamil Hindus and persecuted Rohingyas of Myanmar. And if our national policy is that illegal entrants are infiltrators, overrunning our land and culture, and stretching our already tight resources, then that too should apply to all of those who come into India without papers and documentation and visas. How can the BJP argue this both ways?......... In Assam, they want both the Muslims and Bengali Hindus who came in after 1971 to go back. In other parts of the east, there is similar hostility towards the Chakmas. In an area where there are more than 200 indigenous communities, ethnicity, language, and culture are as emotive, and, sometimes more, than religion. ........ begs the question. Why do it at all? Why create a crisis from two decades of peace; why fix what isn’t broken; why upend the very idea of nationhood that distinguishes India from its neighbours; and why bring religion into who can be Indian or not? ...... The CAA plus NRC equation will change not just the arithmetic but the very philosophy of India.



Modi's mandate was for double-digit growth rates. Modi's mandate was for a five trillion dollar economy. Modi's mandate was for economic development. This is social regression. This is going backward. At this pace, this is Modi's last term in office: Maharashtra shows the way. This is a gross misreading of the mandate. It is not about what you did or did not write in your manifesto. How many voters read your manifesto? Forget voters. How many of your BJP leaders read your manifesto? What you did to Kashmir, now you are doing to all of India. The social fabric of India will be in tatters at this pace.

The US is the richest country. And the US is incapable of deporting its 10 million-plus undocumented. India is less rich, to put it generously, and it has a much larger population. This attempt is bigotry outright. This is ill. This is about marginalizing the marginalized. This is cruel.

The political "genius" here is to create a refugee crisis, the largest in the world, where none exists.

If this bill is unconstitutional, its opponents need to mount a legal challenge, instead of only issuing press releases. And the political blowback needs to happen. Modi is clearly steering India back to its "Hindu growth rate" days.

‘Rahul Jinnah’ a more appropriate name for you: BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi Veer Savarkar is revered as a Hindutva icon for the BJP but is accused by its rivals of tendering apologies to the British government to secure release from jail when India was under colonial rule. ....... Addressing the Congress’ mega “Bharat Bachao Rally” at Ramlila Grounds in the national capital, Gandhi had turned down the BJP’s demand for an apology for his “rape in India” comment, saying his name was Rahul Gandhi not Rahul Savarkar, and that he would never apologise for speaking the truth.

Citizenship Amendment Bill: India's West Bengal hit by protests
Violent clashes continue in India over new citizenship bill Protests spread to Delhi as BJP government accused of making Muslims second-class citizens
India just redefined its citizenship criteria to exclude Muslims With a new law — and massive new detention camps — the country is undermining its status as a democracy....... India is home to 200 million Muslims. ...... The legislation turns religion into a means of deciding whom to treat as an illegal immigrant — and whom to fast-track for citizenship. ...... When the NRC was published in August, around 2 million people — many of them Muslims, some of them Hindus — found that their names were not on it. They were told they had a limited time in which to prove that they are, in fact, citizens. Otherwise, they can be rounded up into massive new detention camps and, ultimately, deported. ...... So far, this measure affects potentially 2 million people, not all 200 million Muslims in India. However, Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has said it plans to extend the NRC process across the country....... Muslims have faced increasing discrimination and violence over the past few years under Modi’s BJP. But the one-two punch of the NRC followed by the CAB takes this to a new level. The country is beginning to look less like a secular democracy and more like a Hindu nationalist state. .......

If the Indian government proceeds with its plan, in a worst-case scenario we could be looking at the biggest refugee crisis on the planet. The United Nations, Human Rights Watch, and the US Commission on International Religious Freedom have all warned that this could soon turn into a humanitarian disaster of horrifying proportions.

...... Shashi Tharoor, whose Congress party opposes the CAB, dubbed it “fundamentally unconstitutional.” ..... Cedric Prakash, a Jesuit priest and human rights advocate, said in an emailed statement that by “assuring citizenship to all undocumented persons except those of the Muslim faith, the CAB risks ... destroying the secular and democratic tenets of our revered Constitution.” ...... India’s Constitution guarantees everyone equality under the law. Religion is not a criterion for citizenship eligibility, a decision that goes all the way back to the 1940s, when India was founded as a secular state with special protections for minorities like Muslims. ....... Harsh Mander, a noted rights advocate of Sikh origins, wrote that the CAB represents “the gravest threat to India’s secular democratic Constitution since India became a republic.” He said that if the bill becomes law, he’ll declare himself a Muslim out of solidarity. Meanwhile, he’s also calling for Indians to fight the CAB with a nationwide civil disobedience movement. ...... Already, protests are underway. In Assam’s capital, authorities have shut down the internet and implemented a curfew. ................ “The idea of India that emerged from the independence movement,” said a letter signed by more than 1,000 Indian intellectuals, “is that of a country that aspires to treat people of all faiths equally.” But this bill, the intellectuals said, is “a radical break with this history” and will “greatly strain the pluralistic fabric of the country.” ......... The US Commission on International Religious Freedom said India is taking a “dangerous turn in the wrong direction,” adding that the US should weigh sanctions against India if it enshrines the bill in law. ......... The only hope for those who oppose it is that it will be struck down in court on the grounds that it’s unconstitutional. ........ Those in Assam whose names do not appear on the NRC have been told the burden of proof is on them to prove that they are citizens. But many rural residents don’t have birth certificates or other papers, and even among those who do, many can’t read them; a quarter of the population in Assam state is illiterate........... Residents do get the chance to appeal to a Foreigners’ Tribunal and, if it rejects their claims to citizenship, to the High Court of Assam or even the Supreme Court. But if all that fails, they can be sent to one of 10 mass detention camps the government plans to build, complete with boundary walls and watchtowers. ........ The first camp, currently under construction, is the size of seven football fields. Even nursing mothers and children will be held there. “Children lodged in detention centers are to be provided educational facilities in nearby local schools,” an Indian official said. ....... If the detainees in the camps end up being expelled from India — and that is the government’s plan — this could constitute a wave of forced migration even greater than that triggered by Myanmar in 2017, when hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims were displaced........ And it’s not clear where the newly stateless people would go. Neighboring Bangladesh has already said it won’t take them. All this has induced such intense anxiety that some Muslims are committing suicide........ Under Modi, vigilante Hindus have increasingly perpetrated hate crimes against Muslims, sometimes in an effort to scare their communities into moving away, other times to punish them for selling beef (cows are considered sacred in Hinduism). And this summer, Modi erased the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, India’s only Muslim-majority state, which had previously enjoyed considerable autonomy over its own affairs. ........ “These infiltrators are eating away at our country like termites,” BJP president and home minister Amit Shah said at an April rally. “The NRC is our means of removing them.” Shah has openly said the goal is to deport those who are deemed illegal immigrants...... Last month, Shah said the government will conduct another count of citizens — this time nationwide. This could be used to clamp down on Muslims throughout India, potentially triggering a huge humanitarian disaster.




India passes controversial citizenship bill that excludes Muslims
India Passes Controversial Citizenship Bill That Would Exclude Muslims