Sultan Shahin
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Sultan Shahin | |
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| Born | Aurangabad, Bihar, India |
| Alma mater | Patna University |
| Occupations | Journalist, author |
| Notable work | Founder of New Age Islam |
Sultan Shahin is an Indian journalist, editor, and the founder of the online publication New Age Islam.[1][2][3] He is known for his critical analysis of contemporary issues related to Islam,[4] particularly in the context of extremism, terrorism,[5] and the reform of Islamic thought.[6][7]
Shahin was born in 1949 in a village in Aurangabad district, Bihar, India. His father was a maulvi and an Urdu teacher.[8] Shahin's early education was at home and later at a local Hindi-medium school.[9][10] Despite financial constraints,[11] he pursued higher education, earning a bachelor's degree from Patna University.[12][13]
Career
Shahin's journalistic career began with the English-language organ of the Jamaat-e-Islami, Radiance Weekly, in Delhi.[14] However, he soon left due to ideological differences. Over the years, he worked with various newspapers and news agencies, both in India and abroad, including a stint in London.[15]
Sultan Shahin has worked with various media organizations, both in India and internationally.[16] His journalism often focuses on the challenges faced by Muslims in the modern world,[17] particularly the rise of radicalism and the need for a progressive interpretation of Islam.[18] He has been an outspoken critic of extremist ideologies and has called for a reformative approach within the Muslim community to counteract the narratives of violence and intolerance.[19][20]
In 2008, Sultan Shahin founded New Age Islam,[21] a web magazine dedicated to promoting moderate and progressive views within Islam.[22] The platform provides a space for intellectual discourse on a wide range of topics,[23][24] including the reinterpretation of Islamic scriptures, the role of women in Islam, and the relationship between Islam and modernity.[25]