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Document Details : Title: Islamic Perspectives on Liberation and Dialogue in Contemporary India Subtitle: A Case Study of Muslim Writings in Dalit Voice Author(s): SIKAND, Yoginder Journal: Studies in Interreligious Dialogue Volume: 12 Issue: 1 Date: 2002 Pages: 75-97 DOI: 10.2143/SID.12.1.519016 Abstract : This article is based on a study of the writings by Muslims in the Bangalore-based English fortnightly Dalit Voice which articulates this new Islamic Vision in contemporary India. Established in 1980, Dalit Voice in India's most widely read Dalit journa. Edited by the well-known journalist V.T. Rajshekar, Dalit Voice describes itself as 'the voice of persecuted nationalities of India denied human rights'. Although Rajshekar is not a Muslim, he has a large following among the Muslims of the country for his unstinting commitment to Muslim causes, his favourable views on Islam as a force for social liberation and his fierce opposition to 'upper' caste Hindus. Taken together , these groups form some ninety per cent of the iNdian population. They are said to be victims of 'upper' caste Hindu domination and oppression, which, Dalit Voice insists, can only be effectively challenged if they all unite and struggle together against their common foe |
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