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Mujeeb Jaihoon

Mujeeb Jaihoon is a reputed Indian author widely acclaimed for his books on mystic themes. His works have transcended linguistic boundaries with translations into French, Italian, Arabic, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam. 

Dubbed as a ‘mystical discourse on Indian Indigeneity’, The Cool Breeze From Hind (2018), a semi-fictional novel, treats the reader to a mystic feast of brilliant visual metaphors and powerful imagery with a rare poetic-prose prowess unique to this UAE-based Indian storyteller. Jaihoon alerts readers about the dangers of the demonic Monoculture, which wounds the spirit of India’s pluralistic and secular fabric. Adopting a mystic narrative reminiscent of medieval Sufism, the book celebrates India as a multicultural haven of diversity and tolerance: the Gulistan. In 2017, a college magazine in Kerala listed Jaihoon among the ‘Golden Fighters’ along with Prakash Yashwant Ambedkar, Medha Patkar and Nick Ut, the Vietnamese American photographer for the Associated Press. He was also featured in Young Indian Visionaries.

Dubbed as a ‘mystical discourse on Indian Indigeneity’, The Cool Breeze Hind From Hind (2018), a semi-fictional novel.

Dubbed as a ‘mystical discourse on Indian Indigeneity’, The Cool Breeze From Hind (2018), a semi-fictional novel, treats the reader to a mystic feast of brilliant visual metaphors and powerful imagery with a rare poetic-prose prowess unique to this UAE-based Indian storyteller. Jaihoon alerts readers about the dangers of the demonic Monoculture, which wounds the spirit of India’s pluralistic and secular fabric. Adopting a mystic narrative reminiscent of medieval Sufism, the book celebrates India as a multicultural haven of diversity and tolerance: the Gulistan. In 2017, a college magazine in Kerala listed Jaihoon among the ‘Golden Fighters’ along with Prakash Yashwant Ambedkar, Medha Patkar and Nick Ut, the Vietnamese American photographer for the Associated Press. He was also featured in Young Indian Visionaries.

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Voice of Resistance
Voice of Resistance

‘Herbivore on the dining table. Carnivore on the streets’ How will you describe a rabid mob of cow vigilantes in better words? In a nutshell, it explains the hypocrisy of those who claim to be ‘protectors’ of tradition but hunt down hapless men in the name of an innocent animal. It is a scathing critique of the double standards that exist in Indian society, where religious minorities and marginalized groups are being targeted with impunity by the so-called guardians Sanatana dharma. ‘The birthplace of deities should not become graveyards of humans’ The death and destruction unleashed for Ram’s Ayodhya left a deep scar on India’s cheek. Now, moves are on to harvest hatred in Krishna’s Mathura. It’s turning out to be another Babari Masjid in the making. ‘Godse is an oxymoron. It’s actually Devilse’ Here, the very name that became synonym of hatred by killing Mahatma Gandhi, the prophet of non-violence, carries ‘god’ in his name! These quotes are a few picks from the recently published ‘Mantra of the Oppressed’ by Mujeeb Jaihoon, a Kerala-born writer and activist based in Dubai. The book offers a powerful and disturbing commentary on the current reality of India. Through a few selected poems, essays and quotes, Jaihoon speaks to the rising tide of hate and bigotry, the normalization of violence, and the erosion of fundamental values such as tolerance, pluralism, and compassion. Jaihoon, known for his sufi thoughts, laments the increasing polarization and the growing acceptance of intolerance among believers and reminds, ‘Faith is meant to terrorize the Devil within. Not fellow humans.’ This small handbook of creative resistance prompts readers to open their hearts and minds and calls for action against divisive forces on a strong footing of mutual respect and tolerance. *** original post: https://www.facebook.com/1245335213/posts/pfbid02fmeji1rJLSqCowEHCkZfKM4Z8ifUH4LWmGJ3o2oJqkaPB9pezuSGqKMgYSDcB6d4l/?mibextid=GL35nR

Invoking A Creative Fight Against Fascism
Invoking A Creative Fight Against Fascism

India is undergoing one of her worst pressure cooker phases, where minorities are facing increasing discrimination and the government is increasingly intolerant of dissent. Mob lynching of Muslims, the imposition of a hijab ban, and the repeal of Article 370, which granted special status to Kashmir are only some of the innumerable signs of a government that is becoming increasingly authoritarian. Mujeeb Jaihoon’s timely and important book, Mantra of the Oppressed, provides a sobering assessment of the political, social, and cultural challenges facing Indian Minorities today. He argues that India is under threat from a majoritarian fascist regime that is undermining democratic institutions and persecuting minority groups. He also warns that the world is facing a similar threat from the rise of right-wing populism. Jaihoon then goes on to discuss the rise of right-wing populism around the world. He argues that this is a global phenomenon that is being driven by several factors, including economic inequality, fear of immigration, and social media. He warns that right-wing populists are a threat to democracy and human rights everywhere. India is facing several specific challenges, including the caste system, the agrarian economy, and the weakness of the opposition. He argues that these challenges are making it difficult for India to build a strong democracy. Jaihoon’s analysis of the threat of majoritarian fascism and right-wing populism is particularly insightful. He argues that these movements are not simply about cultural identity or economic grievances. Rather, they are about the desire to establish a new social order based on exclusion and discrimination. Dubbed as a ‘handbook of creative resistance’, ‘Mantra of the Oppressed’ helps us to understand the nature of the threat we face and to develop strategies for countering it. It calls for the need to defend our democratic institutions and protect minority rights. We also need to address the root causes of poverty and inequality, which are the breeding grounds for extremism. The author concludes by offering some suggestions for how to address the challenges facing India. He argues that India needs to strengthen its democratic institutions, protect minority rights, and address the root causes of poverty and inequality. In addition to analysis of the threat of majoritarian fascism and right-wing populism, this book also offers several thoughtful suggestions for how to address the challenges facing India. For example, Jaihoon argues that India needs to reform its electoral system to make it more representative of the country’s diverse population. He also argues that India needs to strengthen its independent judiciary and media. ‘Mantra of the Oppressed’ is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of democracy. It is a sobering but necessary read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing India and the world today. Many foreign observers of India have been critical of the government’s authoritarian tendencies and its persecution of minorities. However, Jaihoon’s book provides a more nuanced perspective. He believes that it is possible to build a more just and equitable society if India’s citizens are willing to stand up for their rights and demand change. MANTRA OF THE OPPRESSED is published by The Book People, 2023. It is available on Amazon and Flipkart. [The reviewer, Adnan Aboobacker, is a political scientist with a unique blend of expertise. As a political scientist at a prominent Russian geopolitical magazine, his writings are grounded in rigorous social research. He is now a successful textile business entrepreneur based in Qatar.] *** originally published at https://ummid.com/news/2023/october/02-10-2023/mantra-of-the-oppressed-invoking-a-creative-fight-against-fascism.html

As You Read, So Shall You Reap
As You Read, So Shall You Reap

Cultivating Arts & Culture A major part of today’s problems arises due to our impatience for the fruits of our hard work. We yearn for the harvest just the day after the planting without waiting for the seed to mature, the water and sunlight to reach, for the crop to grow and then wait for the fruit. The incredible success of the Sharjah International Book Fair was a harvest whose seeds were sown some three decades ago in the culturally fertile soil of the emirate of Sharjah. Mujeeb Jaihoon presents SLOGANS OF THE SAGE to Dr. Sheikh Sultan, ruler of Sharjah Mujeeb Jaihoon presents SLOGANS OF THE SAGE to HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Sharjah (2017) Mujeeb Jaihoon writes on the Sharjah Ruler’s literary efforts, highlighting his courageous embrace of human diversity with pragmatism. (2011) Cultivating Arts & Culture A major part of today’s problems arises due to our impatience for the fruits of our hard work. We yearn for the harvest just the day after the planting without waiting for the seed to mature, the water and sunlight to reach, for the crop to grow and then wait for the fruit. The incredible success of the Sharjah International Book Fair was a harvest whose seeds were sown some three decades ago in the culturally fertile soil of the emirate of Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi, ruler of Sharjah, at London Book Fair Dr. Sheikh Sultan, the ruler of Sharjah, is a man who has a very clear idea about the intellectual future of the people of this nation. His scholarship is as amazing his magnanimity. Himself an author of several books and an incessant patron of arts and cultural activities at home and abroad, the scholarly Sheikh is unparalleled among the rulers of the region or even the rest of the world. Beauty in Diversity Sharjah has evolved to become the literary and cultural powerhouse of the region and its biggest investment has been in culture and related fields. And the large-hearted ‘Cultural Architect’ has built the foundation of his society based on diversity and pluralism. Sharjah already boasts of several churches for different denominations for the Christian believers. The recently opened Russian Orthodox Church in Sharjah became the biggest of its kind outside the former Soviet Union for the 200,000 Orthodox Church members living in the country, mostly in Sharjah. No one living in the present with a minimum level of awareness will hesitate to agree on the pluralistic nature of our times. And the world cannot go ahead without tolerance and respect for each other’s beliefs and thoughts. The Sharjah Book Fair attempted to find beauty in this diversity of human experiences. With India as the country focus, the Fair attracted huge crowds from the Indian community, the largest demographic group in the country’s population. It also had women writers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, and other Gulf countries. Poets from the United States and novelists from United Kingdom also added to the hues of the literary rainbow that shone in the skies above the emirate. Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi, ruler of Sharjah, at London Book Fair Write books, write off prejudice Peter James, the crime novelist from the UK, says that Shakespeare wrote plays because not many in England could read in those days. The Sharjah International Book Fair proved to be an excellent opportunity to learn how to write books and simultaneously write off the prejudices which come as a result of ignorance. The leadership of any community must ensure there is no fear in the minds of its people, for, fear will make them see only the thorn and NOT the rose. Mujeeb Jaihoon presents SLOGANS OF THE SAGE to Dr. Sheikh Sultan, ruler of Sharjah Mujeeb Jaihoon presents SLOGANS OF THE SAGE to HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Sharjah (2017) Mujeeb Jaihoon writes on the Sharjah Ruler’s literary efforts, highlighting his courageous embrace of human diversity with pragmatism. (2011) Cultivating Arts & Culture A major part of today’s problems arises due to our impatience for the fruits of our hard work. We yearn for the harvest just the day after the planting without waiting for the seed to mature, the water and sunlight to reach, for the crop to grow and then wait for the fruit. The incredible success of the Sharjah International Book Fair was a harvest whose seeds were sown some three decades ago in the culturally fertile soil of the emirate of Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi, ruler of Sharjah, at London Book Fair Dr. Sheikh Sultan, the ruler of Sharjah, is a man who has a very clear idea about the intellectual future of the people of this nation. His scholarship is as amazing his magnanimity. Himself an author of several books and an incessant patron of arts and cultural activities at home and abroad, the scholarly Sheikh is unparalleled among the rulers of the region or even the rest of the world. Beauty in Diversity Sharjah has evolved to become the literary and cultural powerhouse of the region and its biggest investment has been in culture and related fields. And the large-hearted ‘Cultural Architect’ has built the foundation of his society based on diversity and pluralism. Sharjah already boasts of several churches for different denominations for the Christian believers. The recently opened Russian Orthodox Church in Sharjah became the biggest of its kind outside the former Soviet Union for the 200,000 Orthodox Church members living in the country, mostly in Sharjah. No one living in the present with a minimum level of awareness will hesitate to agree on the pluralistic nature of our times. And the world cannot go ahead without tolerance and respect for each other’s beliefs and thoughts. The Sharjah Book Fair attempted to find beauty in this diversity of human experiences. With India as the country focus, the Fair attracted huge crowds from the Indian community, the largest demographic group in the country’s population. It also had women writers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, and other Gulf countries. Poets from the United States and novelists from United Kingdom also added to the hues of the literary rainbow that shone in the skies above the emirate. Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi, ruler of Sharjah, at London Book Fair Write books, write off prejudice Peter James, the crime novelist from the UK, says that Shakespeare wrote plays because not many in England could read in those days. The Sharjah International Book Fair proved to be an excellent opportunity to learn how to write books and simultaneously write off the prejudices which come as a result of ignorance. The leadership of any community must ensure there is no fear in the minds of its people, for, fear will make them see only the thorn and NOT the rose. Mujeeb Jaihoon presents SLOGANS OF THE SAGE to Dr. Sheikh Sultan, ruler of Sharjah Pluralism is not a sign of cowardice but of courage and pragmatism to appreciate the diversity in the scheme of Almighty’s creations. And there is nothing like it which is so direly needed now in the Arab world. It is not just the Spring, but all the four seasons which together give life its complete glory.