The idea of severing ties with their ancient culture seems to have easily for those who have converted, now leading a life bereft of any roots.
Tag: conversion
Sufi Syed Ali Hamadani in Kashmir
A heavy price was paid by the indigenous people and culture with the advent of Sufi Syed Ali Hamadani who is ironically honoured as the “Apostle of Kashmir”.
Islamic Expansion through Jihãd: The Evidence of the Sunnah
Jihãd is the supreme instrument for propagating Islam and its spread by peaceful means has always remained secondary.
The Patron Saint of Indigenisation
Roberto de Nobili with typical missionary zeal launched his "Madurai Mission" at a time when the Portuguese were on a conversion spree post their conquest of Goa.
The farrago of false equivalence
Equating Hindu dharma with proselytizing religions has been the bane of Hindu society.
Da'wah, Discipline vs Dharma
The essence behind their teachings makes Abrahamic religions resort to violence leaving no room for contextuality or sensitivity.
A Tale of Two Resurrections
Ilayaraja's view on the resurrection of Jesus Christ compared to his beloved Ramana Maharshi has sparked debate.
Catholic Ashrams: Adopting and Adapting Hindu Dharma
Instead of outright denouncement of the native Hindu culture, missionaries have adopted the tactic of inculturation to help get converts.
Sarva Dharma Samabhava
The slogan of all religions being equal is a gross misrepresentation as their inherent aspirations differ greatly.
Padmini
The Padmavati controversy exposes the problem of intellectual exclusion amongst opinion makers in India.