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Contemporary Issues
Medina Constitution: The Prophet’s Governance
The 7th century Islamic State of Medina is perhaps the earliest historical example of a voluntaristic state—the idea in political anthropology that people can freely…
World Cup in Qatar: The Perfect Storm for Showcasing Beautiful
The World Cup was the perfect storm for showcasing true Islam, not the Islam the Western Media and propagandists habitually sell to the world. And…
Integrity: A Prized Possession of the Muslim
Integrity is conduct that epitomizes universally accepted moral principles and universally admired ideals, some of which I have highlighted above Oxford Languages has described it…
Hijrah: Then and Now
If Hijrah is such a spiritual voyage, then Hijrah today is a multifaceted one. It is a constant struggle to move from one level to…
Iran: Is It Really About The Headscarf?
The existence of a "morality police force" points to a heavy-handed governmental tool as a means of population control and oppression. Morality is taught and…
UNRAVELING THE MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE
The celestial sphere has always held a fascination for humans throughout history. They have looked up and marveled at its beauty and have pondered the…
WHY WE CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE CLIMATE CHANGE
Today we are witnessing the toll of climate change in different parts of the world. There are droughts in Africa and in South America, devastating…
Breaking the Chains – the Shahaada of Bilal ibn Rabah
Tauhid, the Oneness of the Creator, is undoubtedly the underpinning of Islam. Expressed in a simple but profound statement known as the Shahada, or Testimony…
