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Zikri Sect in Balochistan The Zikri Mahdavi sect is a well-known religious group found in Balochistan, Pakistan, and its surrounding areas. Members of this sect are called “Zikris,” a name derived from the word Zikr (remembrance of God). The Zikris are mostly concentrated in southern Balochistan, particularly in Turbat and its adjoining regions. Essentially, the … Read more
The Start of the Story On a dark night of February 13, 1021 AD, the sixth caliph of the Fatimid Empire and the sixteenth Imam of the Ismaili Shia sect, Abu Ali al-Mansur aka Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, left his palace in Cairo, the capital of his empire, and walked alone towards the city gates. He … Read more
Against the Backdrop It is claimed by Aala Hazrat Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi’s followers that in the Indian city of Bareilly, a young boy, about 5 or 6 years old, was walking through the market wearing a large kurta. Suddenly, a group of women (courtesans) passed by in front of him. The boy quickly … Read more
Introduction When, why, who, and how did the Barelvi-Deobandi divide occur in the Indian subcontinent? After 1810, among the Sunni Hanafi Muslims of Delhi and its surrounding areas in India, two groups emerged with differing beliefs: One group stated, “Allah is the King of all kings and has the power to do whatever He … Read more
Introduction The Sunni-Shia divide is as old as Islamic history. Today, Islam is divided into many subgroups among its followers. According to the United Nations Population Fund, by July 2024, the global population had reached 8.119 billion. Among people of various religions and ideologies, approximately 2 billion are Muslims, meaning every fourth person in … Read more
Introduction In the Indian subcontinent, Barelvi Muslims are in the majority. They are essentially followers of Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi, who was from the city of Bareilly in India. Ahmed Raza primarily belonged to the Hanafi Sunni group. He established his thought in contrast to the various beliefs and doctrines of the Hanafi scholars … Read more