Introduction: A Silent Revolution The Constitution of Medina (622 CE) achieves something extraordinary: it never mentions Islam as the state religion, nor declares the Qur’an as the source of law—yet every clause embodies Qur’anic principles. The Political Genius of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ): Substance Over Symbols This historic document reveals the …
Divine laws don’t expire; they await reapplication. While much of the Muslim world debates the failures of governance, one community quietly ignited a renaissance. Kerala, a small Indian state where Muslims form a minority, has achieved a societal transformation with high literacy, thriving startups, and inclusive leadership. This was not …
Abstract This article explores the contrasting epistemological frameworks of Islamic and Western intellectual traditions, focusing on the concept of tawḥīd (divine unity) as the foundation of Islamic knowledge. Rooted in a unified, purposeful cosmos, tawḥīd integrates spiritual, ethical, metaphysical, and empirical disciplines into a coherent educational model. In contrast, modern …
In the Qur’an, Allah (SWT) uses two distinct terms when referring to the dead: qubūr and ajdāth. Both are often translated as “graves,” but in reality, they represent entirely different concepts, particularly when understood in the context of death, decomposition, and resurrection. 1. Qubūr: Earthly Graves The word qubūr (ُقُبور) refers …
Shadow or Shade? Why Word Choice Matters The Qur’anic verse under reflection states: “Have you not observed how your Lord spread the shade [when], had He so willed, He could have made it stationary? Then, We have made the sun its guide (25:45), and We gradually draw it back toward …
Abstract: This article explores the foundational distinctions between Western and Islamic philosophy, not merely as academic traditions but as civilizational frameworks that influence how societies approach knowledge, ethics, governance, and meaning. It argues that a revival of Islamic philosophical tradition offers a compelling alternative to the West’s increasingly fragmented worldview …
Introduction The Arabic language of the Quran employs precise vocabulary to convey theological concepts. A fascinating linguistic pattern emerges when examining the verbs used to describe “bringing” or “coming” in certain Quranic verses. This analysis explores a contemporary interpretation that distinguishes between divine and human sources of knowledge based on …
مقدمة: من الفوضى القبلية إلى نموذج حضاري يُعَدّ دستور المدينة (622م) أحد أكثر الوثائق السياسية ثوريةً في التاريخ، رغم قلة الاهتمام به. وُلِد هذا الدستور من رماد 120 سنة من الحروب القبلية بين الأوس والخزرج في يثرب، ولم يكن مجرد معاهدة سلام، بل كان أول عقد اجتماعي في التاريخ، وأول …
Introduction: From Tribal Anarchy to Civilizational Model The Constitution of Medina (622 CE) stands as one of history’s most revolutionary yet understudied political documents. Born from the ashes of 120 years of tribal warfare between the Aws and Khazraj in Yathrib (later Medina), it represented not just a peace treaty …
The Root Causes of Decline The decline of Muslim societies stems from a fundamental disconnect between contemporary Muslim communities and the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical foundations of their faith. Central to this disconnection is the loss of what the Islamic tradition calls nūr al-ʿilm wa al-baṣīrah—“the light of knowledge and …
