The Birth of an Islamic Feminism
No chapter on the reform of Islamic education in the West would be complete without a reflection on the status of women in Muslim communities and the role that has […]
View ArticleA Message to both Clinton and Trump
I really hope both candidates – irrespective of who wins – will take lessons from the current election which has created a climate of mistrust, division and hatred to an […]
View Article“When America Lost its Sense of Greatness” By Abubakar Kasim
Electing a bigot was the moment when Americans lost their consciousness. It was also the day when America as a country lost its greatness. And it was a day when […]
View Article“Silence over Violence” By Sumeera Nisar
“I got a burnt face, really black isn’t it? As for now, I put somebody’s lotions given free by neighbors and friends. They gave me because they feel pity on […]
View ArticleCall For Chapters: Islam and Applied Ethics
CALL FOR CHAPTERS Islam and Applied Ethics Publisher: Springer Editors: Rafik Beekun, Tariq Ramadan and Yasir Qadhi Brief Description Much has been published about Islam and ethics. Often, however,...
View ArticleSocial Commitment and Political Participation
With the questions of social commitment and political participation, we embark in this chapter on some thinking that is central for at least two reasons. The first is that the […]
View ArticleThe Social Message of Islam
Before thinking further about Muslim social commitment, we should set out the three great principles from which they may draw the inspiration to live in accordance with their convictions. I […]
View Article“Turmeric As A Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease” by Maggie Martin
“All opinions are that of the author and not necessarily those of the website that it is published under.” Turmeric also called a super food and a super spice , […]
View ArticleLaunch meeting Leiden Islam Academy: gathering knowledge and meeting people
The launch meeting of the Leiden Islam Academy on 7 December in the Academy Building drew just the right audience: a diverse group of people who were all in some […]
View ArticleThe Sense of a Presence
The general presentation in part I, together with the social message of Islam provides the framework and direction that should inspire the commitment of Muslim citizens in the West. Here […]
View Article“Like a Garment” By Sumeera Nisar
“All opinions are that of the author and not necessarily those of the website that it is published under.” Without a doubt, the dream of a happy marriage is one […]
View Article“Regression” By Yasmina Aboufirass
“All opinions are that of the author and not necessarily those of the website that it is published under.” And there was not a sound nor a spark, Just a […]
View ArticleRights
This intellectual position, beginning with oneself and one’s responsibilities, should immediately commit the Muslim citizen to promoting respect for the rights of every person in Western societies. If...
View ArticleSolidarity
This does not mean that all activities expressing solidarity should come to an end. On the contrary. Our thought is that they are insufficient, not that they are useless. Over […]
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