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 …
A Comprehensive Framework from the Qur’an, History, and Modern Realities Introduction: The Forgotten Science of Social Causality While Muslims widely accept Sunan Allah (divine laws) in the physical world (e.g., gravity), their social manifestations remain neglected. The Qur’an repeatedly emphasizes fixed patterns governing societies: “This was Our Sunnah with those before …
The Maqāṣid al-Qur’ān al-Karīm (Objectives of the Noble Qur’an) refers to the underlying principles and ultimate goals behind its revelation. These objectives serve as a divine blueprint for humanity, guiding individuals and societies toward righteousness, justice, and spiritual enlightenment. Understanding the Qur’an through the lens of Maqāṣid allows scholars, jurists, …
Navigating Tradition and Modernity in Light of the Quran and Sunnah Introduction: The Challenge of Relevance As the final divine revelation to humanity, Islam asserts its universality—providing guidance for all times and places. However, Muslims today grapple with a paradox: How do we remain faithful to the Quran and Sunnah …
The Qur’an: A Guidance Designed for All The Qur’an opens with a bold declaration: “This is the Book—no doubt in it—a guidance for the God-conscious” (2:2). Yet, it simultaneously speaks to all of humanity: “O mankind! There has come to you a conclusive proof from your Lord, and We have …
