CHANGE Change is motion (حركة) and motion is life (حياة). Stagnation (جمود) is death. In fact, life is nothing but a manifestation of growth (نمو) and motion. Indeed, change is evolution, in that, it aims at the transference of a matter from one situation to another situation. Life, in all its manifestations, is in continuous … Continue reading Thinking for Change: Its Reality and Basis
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Islam, Scientific Ideology and Evolution
Islam, “Scientific Ideology,” and Evolution Introduction In the society today evolution has become a fact that is worshipped at all levels. Since Darwin proposed his theory, the concept of evolution has become so institutionalized that it is regarded as an indisputable fact that is above questioning, doubt, or criticism. Those who even suggest an alternative … Continue reading Islam, Scientific Ideology and Evolution
Secularism – The Role of Church in Medieval Europe
Ever since the decline of the Roman Empire in 3 CE, the Church began gaining more power. The first Christian Roman Emperor (Constantine) combined government of the state with the Church's affairs. This led to Christianity being implemented as mandatory rule in certain aspects of life (i.e. the rituals involving state delegations, private and public … Continue reading Secularism – The Role of Church in Medieval Europe
Rape: An Expression of Power or Deviant Sexual Behavior?
The disturbing occurrence of rape incidents is a growing social problem, which unfortunately, only gets attention in the media after some horrific incident is reported. Usually, such an incident triggers a fierce debate on social and electronic media, which then compels the government officials and rulers to issue a few statements on this issue. However, … Continue reading Rape: An Expression of Power or Deviant Sexual Behavior?
Leaving Ramadan, What are Our Duties as Muslims?
Starting Ramadan, we enter wholeheartedly excited to enter in the Mercy of Allah and seeking forgiveness for all shortcomings and coming out of Ramadan cleansed from the sins and feelings of ill will, etc. As we leave Ramadan with a heavy heart, we are also leaving it with a clean slate and a renewed sense … Continue reading Leaving Ramadan, What are Our Duties as Muslims?
Islamic Scholarship & The Dar Paradigm
Introduction Since the abolition of the Ottoman caliphate, the Muslim community has faced the unique situation of the absence of a clearly defined political entity that represents the political unity of the Muslims and has an Islamic foundation in international relations. Alien forms of statehood were imposed from outside, creating secular nation-states where the basis … Continue reading Islamic Scholarship & The Dar Paradigm
Will America Replace Petro-Dollar Policy?
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Written by Dr. Muhammed JilaniSource: Al-raiah.net(Translated) The decrease in demand for #oil followed by the increase of Saudi's and Russian's oil production and the price war between them collapsed the price of a barrel of oil on the West Texas market to fall less than a dollar. This means that oil producers … Continue reading Will America Replace Petro-Dollar Policy?
Rising Oil Prices Benefits Everyone except Iran
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Russia is covered by a wave of euphoria in connection with the rise in oil prices. On May 15, it reached $ 79.5 per barrel, for the first time since 2014. The Kremlin is thought to be inspired. A more detailed examination of the basics of what is happening is necessary. … Continue reading Rising Oil Prices Benefits Everyone except Iran
Public Property according to the Hanafi School
The concept of public property, and its opposing category of private property, is well known today, due primarily to the centrality of the latter to liberal and capitalist thought and the former to socialist thought. However, the notion that certain things are owned by individuals, giving them exclusive disposal rights thereof, whilst others are for … Continue reading Public Property according to the Hanafi School
What is the method to gauge the effect of the da’wah?
Question: What is the way for us to gauge the effect of the da'wah to resume the Islamic way of life? Is it by looking at how many people we have, how many people attend our events or demonstrations, what people are talking about in society? Can you please clarify what criterion we should use … Continue reading What is the method to gauge the effect of the da’wah?