With the decline of the European feudal order, the weakening of the Catholic Church, the rise of Protestant Christianity, and the renaissance and scientific revolutions, the political philosophy of liberalism …
Circumstances Surrounding the Emergence of the Shia
The rulership of the Muslim ummah, or community of believers, has undergone significant transformations throughout the centuries. Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, was the leader and guide …
Tragic Boat Sinking: ‘No One Deserves to Die in Search of a Better Life’
The recent sinking of a boat on June 14, the Adriana, carrying 750 people en route to Europe from Libya, serves as a somber reminder of the immense human cost …
Artificial Intelligence: How It Is Transforming Society
“AI could spell the end of the human race.” “AI presents profound risks to society and humanity.” Prominent leaders in science and technology such as Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk …
Islamic Perspective on the LGBTQ Community
“Beautified for people is the love of that which they desire — of women and children, heaped-up sums of gold and silver, fine branded horses, and cattle, and fertile land. …
Religious Freedom in India Increasingly at Risk
In late December of last year, six female students belonging to the Government Pre-University college in a small town in the state of Karnataka, India, were not allowed to attend …
Nature: Calling Us to Our Creator
Take a moment. Walk outside. Feel the welcoming embrace of a bed of grass. Allow the gentle breeze to whisper the secrets of the universe into your ear. Let the …
Muslim Women’s Day: Gender Equity, Equality, and Roles in Islam
So often, we, the female community, are told that we aren’t capable. And we witness the cultural narration of male superiority that stains people’s minds, still evident in our contemporary …
The Ongoing Human Rights Violations in India
This month has been a roller coaster for anyone watching the human rights situation in India. While the rightwing Hindutva party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been in power in …
World Hijab Day: Inner and Outer Hijab
February 1 is World Hijab Day. According to the website worldhijabday.com, “February 1st, 2013, marked the first annual World Hijab Day (WHD) in recognition of millions of Muslim women who …