The Supreme Court’s interim order on 15 September, partially staying the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, has been called a “welcome step” by some Muslim bodies. But beneath the surface, the reasoning behind the judgment raises serious questions. In this Nous Podcast episode, Dr. Nizamuddin Siddiqui analyses the Court’s
The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was passed in the Lok Sabha at midnight on Thursday after nearly 12 hours of heated discussion, and was cleared by the Rajya Sabha the very next day. The government projected itself as the champion of Muslim rights, making grand promises. However, history has shown
Since the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 was tabled in Parliament, discussions on various aspects of Waqf have intensified. With the bill now back in discussion after being reviewed by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and amid nationwide protests by Muslim organisations, one issue stands at the center of contention—the
1:49:27In this Nous Podcast, we are joined by Supreme Court senior advocate M.R. Shamshad. The 2019 Supreme Court verdict in the Babri Masjid case is often discussed as the closure of a long-standing dispute. This episode looks at the judgment more closely, examining how the Court reasoned its decision,…
1:06:41The Supreme Court’s interim order on 15 September, partially staying the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, has been called a “welcome step” by some Muslim bodies. But beneath the surface, the reasoning behind the judgment raises serious questions. In this Nous Podcast episode, Dr. Nizamuddin Siddiqui anal…
21:29In this second part of our explainer on the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, we explore the deeper legal and judicial logic that underpins the recent changes. While the previous episode focused on what the amendments say and why they’re controversial, this video unpacks the historical court rulings and i…
29:46The Waqf Act 2025 is not just a legal amendment, but also a political shift.
30:00With temples being "discovered" inside mosques and dargahs across India, sites from Gyanvapi to Sambhal are facing mounting legal petitions under the reclaiming mandir campaign by right-wing Hindu groups. At the heart of it all lies a crucial but overlooked law: the Places of Worship Act, 1991.
4:34Waqf is a centuries-old Islamic institution dedicated to charity and community welfare. Rooted in Quranic principles and the Prophet’s teachings, waqf enables Muslims to donate assets for perpetual public good, such as education, healthcare, or religious sites.
