Indian Muslims Missed the Future Because Their Leaders Chose Identity Over Education - Musharraf Ali

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  @saadraees09 · 2 months ago

  This podcast needs to spread to all South Asian Muslims

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• TE

  @testy41776 · 2 months ago

  More such conversations need to happen. Let's heal Hindu Muslim folks.

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• BA

  @babukhanpathan8260 · 2 months ago (edited)

  On a positive note. those uneducated mechanics, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, welders etc. are doing financially much better than those unemployed educated labor.

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• RE

  @REALSSNEWSMAHARASHTRA · 2 months ago

  I totally agree with the on going <br>podcast

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• FE

  @femikhatumbara1192 · 2 months ago

  Eye opener conversation...I was confused about taking so many points.....but after watching the podcast I cleared...

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• MO

  @mohammedsalmaanalikhan924 · 2 months ago

  Overall summary:<br><br>The conversation with Musharraf Ali examines the social, educational, and political challenges faced by Indian Muslims. His central argument is that community progress depends on modern education, scientific thinking, economic empowerment, and active participation in democracy.<br><br>He discusses how some Muslims may have mixed cultural traditions with religious teachings, particularly through Arab cultural influences, and argues for a clearer distinction between faith and culture. He also highlights internal issues such as social hierarchy, lack of reform, and the role of religious leadership, while acknowledging that discrimination and political polarization from outside the community have also created obstacles.<br><br>The broader message is a call for self-reflection, reform, equal citizenship, and stronger Hindu-Muslim dialogue to reduce mistrust and build a more inclusive society. The discussion presents a critical viewpoint on both internal community challenges and external political narratives that shape identity and conflict.

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  @SantoshMishra76 · 2 months ago

  This is a thoughtful and reflective session . Thank u for curating this. I have always felt that Indian muslim community needs more progressive leaders .. and u have highlighted the Arab obsession .. this is a podcast for all Indians.. I can better emphasise with the situation now

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• AY

  @ayusraksa5749 · 1 month ago

  enlightened discussion

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• SA

  @sarasumayya3839 · 2 months ago

  Brilliant conversation Sheeba ji and thank you for this introspective analysis

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  @mehjabeenmalik1574 · 2 months ago

  I teach quran tafseer for last 04 yrs...and learnt it for 12 yrs. Islam is not only about Huqooqul Allah it equally talks about Huqooqul Ibad means our relation with people around us...your discuss

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• AD

  @adityashrivastava8498 · 2 months ago

  Amazing podcast. Please more such speakers.

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  @PrashantProhit · 2 months ago

  One of the best conversations I have ever seen so far. Not a single point where I disagree. Many new insights from both of you. <br>So happy to see a learned person and researcher like Sheebaji endorsing my &nbsp;anecdotal observation which I keep saying, that ‘the slaves emulate their ruler’. &nbsp;<br>This is true for all communities—muslims imitating Arabs, Hindus imitating feudal rulers—like barat processions in weddings, calling groom as ‘Doolhe RAJA’, the groom wearing a safa worn by the kings of that state in feudal times, and last but not the least, the uniform the band-waalaas wear resembles the uniforms worn by the feudal kings, who in turn imitated their British masters.

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