In the times when negativity is becoming a USP in the news business, Awaz -The Voice (www.awazthevoice.in), a digital news platform has been bringing out positive stories and views on human resilience, cooperation, mutual existence, and peaceful living from across India and abroad.
We believe that across the fault-lines of faith, caste, region and language, many of our common concerns, shared challenges, and visions for the future, hold a lot of potential for peace and bringing people and communities together.
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From Nilbagan to the Bench: A Dream Comes True
At 27, Mohsina Imtiaz Laskar is set to become Hojai district’s first Muslim woman judge and one of Assam’s youngest Muslim women judges.
Excellence That Opens New Doors
Mohsina cleared the Assam Judicial Service Examination 2026, securing sixth rank among 22 selected candidates across Assam.
From Law Student to Future Judge
After earning her LLB from Ajmal Law College in 2023, Mohsina completed her LLM at Gauhati University in 2025, securing first position.
A Journey That Inspires a Generation
From assistant professor to judicial service officer, Mohsina’s journey highlights how education, perseverance and mentorship can turn aspirations into achievements.
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A Headscarf, A Rule, A Nationwide Debate
Azerbaijan’s revised school uniform rules have sparked controversy after hijab-wearing Muslim girls and teachers were reportedly denied entry to educational institutions.
When Uniformity Meets Religious Freedom
Introduced in September 2026, the rules require school attire to comply with secular education principles without explicitly naming the hijab.
Students Speak Up for Their Right to Learn
The restrictions triggered protests, class boycotts and emotional scenes as students challenged the exclusion of hijab-wearing classmates and teachers.
Can Secularism and Religious Freedom Coexist?
The controversy raises a crucial question: how can Azerbaijan uphold secular education while respecting religious freedom and students’ right to education?
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Nine forms, one divine power
Navratri celebrates Navadurga, the nine forms of Goddess Durga, symbolising the power, energy and strength of the divine feminine.
Strength takes many forms
From Shailputri’s resilience to Brahmacharini’s devotion and Chandraghanta’s courage, the first three forms embody strength, discipline and fearlessness.
The power to create, nurture and protect
Kushmanda represents creation, Skandamata embodies motherhood, and Katyayani stands for courage and the triumph of righteousness.
From darkness to divine wisdom
Kalaratri conquers fear, Mahagauri symbolises peace, and Siddhidatri represents spiritual fulfilment. Together, they celebrate the power to transform and renew.
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A defence pact under pressure
Pakistan faces a major test as Saudi Arabia seeks protection against escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks under the Mecca Pact.
Fighting on multiple fronts
Pakistan’s military faces ongoing insurgencies at home and tensions along the Afghanistan border, raising questions about its capacity for another conflict.
The Iran factor
Pakistan must balance its defence ties with Saudi Arabia against the risk of tensions with neighbouring Iran and potential domestic instability.
Can the pact deliver?
Defensive support, intelligence sharing and critical infrastructure protection could help Saudi Arabia. But Pakistan’s willingness to risk wider conflict remains uncertain.
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Can AI help us understand the Quran?
Faith meets technology in a changing world
AI can help Muslims explore Quranic themes, compare translations, find verses and plan revision—but it should not replace qualified religious guidance.
AI is a study aid, not a scholar
Let technology guide your search, not your beliefs
AI can support Quran study and memorisation, but its interpretations may lack context. Verify information through reliable Tafsir and trusted scholars.
Can AI issue a fatwa?
Some questions need more than an algorithm
A fatwa requires Islamic scholarship, context and careful reasoning. AI can assist research, but qualified scholars should address serious religious questions.
Daily duas, with care
Use AI to remember Allah, not replace sincerity
AI can help locate daily duas, but verify Quranic and Hadith references. Technology may remind us to pray; sincerity comes from the heart.
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Awaz The Voice English
Can AI help us understand the Quran?
Faith meets technology in a changing world
AI can help Muslims explore Quranic themes, compare translations, find verses and plan revision—but it should not replace qualified religious guidance.
AI is a study aid, not a scholar
Let technology guide your search, not your beliefs
AI can support Quran study and memorisation, but its interpretations may lack context. Verify information through reliable Tafsir and trusted scholars.
Can AI issue a fatwa?
Some questions need more than an algorithm
A fatwa requires Islamic scholarship, context and careful reasoning. AI can assist research, but qualified scholars should address serious religious questions.
Daily duas, with care
Use AI to remember Allah, not replace sincerity
AI can help locate daily duas, but verify Quranic and Hadith references. Technology may remind us to pray; sincerity comes from the heart.
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One box. One dream. A buzzing success.
Biki Hussain turned one beehive box into a thriving honey business, producing around 1.5 tonnes of honey annually in Assam.
When opportunity didn’t knock, he built his own door.
Starting with just ₹2,200, Biki Hussain built his venture after struggling to find a government job.
From honey harvests to helping others thrive.
Today, Biki Hussain manages up to 200 beekeeping boxes, sells ‘North East Honey’ and supplies bees, boxes and training.
A young entrepreneur proving that self-reliance can start small.
Earning ₹2–3 lakh annually, Biki Hussain employs two people and continues his MBA while expanding his beekeeping enterprise.
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Nagaon bypoll: A battle for every vote
Content: BJP, Congress and AIUDF are locked in a key contest in Assam’s Nagaon constituency, where Muslim voters form a significant share.
Can BJP break Congress’s stronghold?
Content: BJP has fielded former Nagaon deputy commissioner Devasish Sharma, challenging Congress’s hold over the constituency since 2019.
Why the Muslim vote matters
Content: Muslims make up more than 60% of Nagaon’s electorate, making their voting choices crucial to the bypoll.
Ajmal’s return adds to the contest
Content: AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal is seeking to revive his party’s fortunes, while Congress aims to retain its minority support base.
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A bond beyond faith
Writer Aditi Bhaduri, a practising Hindu, shares her enduring connection with Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and his dargah in Delhi.
A place that welcomes all
For Bhaduri, the dargah offers peace and warmth, welcoming Muslims, Hindus, Indians, foreigners and people from diverse backgrounds.
A legacy of feeding humanity
Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya’s tradition of free langar continues, feeding people regardless of their faith or background.
Where faith becomes harmony
For Bhaduri, Nizamuddin Auliya’s dargah stands as a powerful symbol of compassion, spiritual connection and peaceful coexistence in Delhi.
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A Pakistani author explores Hinduism
Pakistan-based author Shah Rukh Nadeem, a Muslim, shares his understanding of Hinduism, highlighting its intellectual openness, tolerance and diverse spiritual paths.
Many paths, one ultimate reality
Nadeem says Hindu philosophy allows believers, agnostics and even atheists to explore different paths towards the Ultimate Reality.
The journey begins with “Who am I?”
Nadeem highlights Hinduism’s emphasis on self-knowledge, explaining the connection between Atman, Brahman and the quest for self-realisation.
Looking beyond the surface
Nadeem says understanding the meaning behind Hindu practices, including murti worship, can help people appreciate their deeper spiritual significance.
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