Abstract A previous study proposed that rūḥ, as understood in the Qurʾān, is divinely endowed knowledge that enables human consciousness resolving the explanatory gap that materialist theories cannot close. This article extends that argument in two directions. First, it proposes a philosophical inversion: rather than the rūḥ being the source …
Abstract The nature of consciousness remains one of the most profound unresolved questions in contemporary philosophy and neuroscience. Prevailing theories conceptualize consciousness as arising from neural processes, information integration, or cognitive functions, yet they fail to explain the emergence of subjective awareness and meaning from physical systems. This paper proposes …
At a time when the world is intensely focused on war, peace, justice, and human dignity, silence is never neutral. It is interpreted as absence. If a moral space is opening, one that resonates deeply with Islamic teachings, and Muslims fail to step into it, then it raises an uncomfortable …
Across many Muslim societies today, a growing gap has emerged between Qur’anic principles and lived realities. This gap is not primarily the result of Islam itself, but of accumulated cultural practices, unexamined traditions, and intellectual stagnation. To move forward, a thoughtful reassessment is essential one that distinguishes clearly between divine …
Abstract This article examines the leadership of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the analytical lens of contemporary strategic management and leadership theory. While the Prophetic mission was divinely guided, its implementation unfolded through historically grounded decisions, institutional development, and systematic social transformation. By deriving implicit vision and mission …
Introduction This article is written on the basis of sustained Qur’anic research and tadabbur (reflective engagement with the Qur’an). Its purpose is to re‑examine the foundations of Islam through the Qur’an itself, seeking to present its core teachings in a manner that is faithful to revelation, intellectually coherent, and easy …
Introduction: Letting the Qur’an Speak for Itself A thematic approach to the Qur’an rests on a simple but demanding commitment: The Qur’an explains itself. No central concept is defined by a single verse. Meaning emerges through repetition, pattern, and relational context. This is especially true for the most foundational questions …
Introduction The Qur’anic term “awliyā’” is among the most frequently misunderstood concepts in contemporary religious discourse. Much of this confusion stems from fragmentary readings of isolated verses or from the projection of later political and social meanings onto the Qur’anic text without due attention to its internal coherence. As a …
Taqwa (God-consciousness) in the Qur’an is not a marginal virtue, nor a fleeting spiritual state. Rather, it is the central axis around which the entire divine message revolves. It is the ultimate goal of Qur’anic guidance, the intended outcome of all acts of worship, and the true measure of success …
The Thematic Method in Understanding Qur’anic Concepts A thematic (objective) approach to the Qur’an rests on a foundational principle: the Qur’an explains itself. No central concept can be faithfully understood through a single verse isolated from the rest of the divine discourse. Meaning emerges only through collective, contextual, and comparative …
