“Blood, Identity, and Belonging in India Today” Yasmin Saikia, Shuddhashar, August 1, 2024 

This piece explores contemporary issues of identity and belonging in India, focusing on the symbolic and literal implications of "blood" in societal divisions. 

“Muslim Heritage is Not Foreign: Safeguard India’s Plural Past” Yasmin Saikia, MaktoobMedia, July 21, 2024 

Saikia argues for the importance of preserving India’s diverse cultural heritage and recognizing the integral role of Muslim contributions to the nation's history. 

“Experience the Spiritual Journey of Ramadan Umrah: A Unity of Hearts” Yasmin Saikia, Faith Matters, The Arizona Republic, April 24, 2024 

This op-ed reflects on the spiritual significance of Ramadan Umrah and the unity it fosters among Muslims during this sacred time. 

“As Gaza is Obliterated, Scholars and Academics Need to Speak Up” Yasmin Saikia and Chad Haines, AnalystNews, February 29, 2024 

Saikia and Haines call for a more vocal response from scholars and academics regarding the crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for ethical leadership. 

“How Arizona Muslims Are Fighting the ‘Islamophobia Industry’” Chad Haines, The Arizona Republic, February 12, 2024 

Haines discusses the efforts of Muslim communities in Arizona to combat the pervasive Islamophobia industry through proactive civic engagement.