Introduction: The Paradox of Reality We live in a time when the very nature of reality is being questioned. Modern physics presents a universe that defies common sense—quantum particles exist in superposition, spacetime bends under gravity, and some theories even suggest that our entire cosmos might be a kind of …
بقلم د. صافي قصقص مقدمة تحريرية للنشر الصحفي في زمنٍ تتسارع فيه التخصصات وتتجزأ فيه المعارف وتبهت فيه البوصلة الأخلاقية، يواجه العالم أزمةً تتجاوز التعليم والمناهج لتصل إلى جوهر الإنسان ورؤيته للوجود. فهل يمكن للمعرفة أن تُستعاد كقيمة مو ِّ ‘حدة، تربط بين العقل والروح، بين العلم والحكمة، بين الغاية والوسيلة؟ في هذا …
A Call for Renewal: Reframing the Maqāṣid System as a Moral Framework for Reviving Civilization At the heart of every divine directive lies tawḥīd — not merely as a doctrinal belief, but as an organizing principle for human thought, ethics, and civilization. Tawḥīd is the unifying truth that binds revelation …
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 …
