The Friday Post

Of Crackers and Muslims

WIP

09–11–2018, Mumbai, India: Trouble with crackers is you always burst them.

Good Morning Everyone. This is the Friday Post on a serene Friday morning. That’s because I am in Mumbai where the air quality at this time of the year is…

Biryani and Economics

A take on why the desire for biryani doesn’t decrese — explained economically.

The Tale of Laila and Majnu

“Some of these things are true and some of them lies. But they are all good stories.” — Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall

Good Morning Everyone. This is The Friday Post on a cheerful Friday Morning. Today, let’s talk about love. Or more specifically, of the love…

Muslim Metoo

Why we need the #MeToo Movement in the Muslim Society

The Muslim Supernatural

Recently, Netflix released the supernatural Indian series “Ghoul”. Tackling the tricky subject of nationalism and state-sponsored oppression of minorities, the series very seamlessly blended supernatural elements from Arabic mythology in its narrative. Ghoul, the title, refers to a…

The Muharram Post

Let’s start with clearing a misconception — Muharram is not a festival. Muslims don’t celebrate Muharram. Let’s move on to another misconception — Muharram is not a day. It’s an entire month.

Islam follows the lunar calendar. This calendar has 12 months, the first of…

What’s in a Name?

A take on names of restaurants owned by Muslims in India

Can we pray in peace?

Gurgaon and the problems its Muslim residents face during Friday prayers.