Category : Society and Culture
Educational Literacy: Drawing Guidance from the Sunnah in the Postmodern World
As the lines between conventional educational structures blur, one must ask: how can the family maintain this vital role? How can it safeguard its influence in an age dominated by the disruptive forces of digital technology and the ideological distortions of modernism?
Facts-Checking vs. Community Notes: Meta’s Shift and its Implications
Meta, toeing the path of its archrival “X,” announced the phasing out of its fact-checking program and instead focusing on community notes. As much as it attracts praise, this decision raises concern, with many wondering what prompted this change.
Gender Equality and Zionism: How the World Has Interpreted the Los Angeles Wildfire
One need not necessarily agree with either of these perspectives. Indeed, they may seem absurd to many. But the sociopolitical underpinnings fueling these interpretations are interesting. At the very least, valuable lessons can be drawn from them.
Breaking Free from the Ideal Beauty Myth in a Changing World
Only when Muslims reject the unrealistic standards promoted by today's media can we protect ourselves and future generations from all the forms of psychological and social pressures these ideals create.
The Social Media Paradox: Is Banning Enough to Protect Children?
Meanwhile, a 2024 survey by Ipsos, a Paris-based market research firm, revealed that 65% of people in surveyed 30 countries support banning under-14s from accessing social media both in and out of school.
UNICEF's Report on Sexual Violence: A Muslim’s Perspective
Despite the relatively low statistics, it's essential to acknowledge that sexual violence against children still occurs within Muslim communities. After all, the Muslim community, which should be an exemplary society, should ideally not take part in such tables.
Back to School: Millions of Children May Never Return Back
As the rest of the world returns to school this September, we must not forget the millions of children left behind, whose dreams of education have been shattered by the very forces that claim to champion their rights.
The Paradox of Sexuality: The rise of Sex Robot industry in China
This marked the birth of a new post-modern human agency, whose identity came to be defined by varied superficial bondage to commodification, consumerism and objectification.
Miss AI – Finding Islamic Ethics from Hallucinations
As we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, it is crucial that we do not lose sight of our moral compass. Technology should be a means to enhance a Muslim’s dignity, not diminish it.
Influence of Global Mass Culture on the development of young people's values
This homogenous cultural nature of this global village has led to what is known as cultural hegemony, leading the youths to behave, live and think as the West does.
Kemitism in Mali: An Analysis of a Call for a Return to an Ancient Faith
In addition to advocating a comprehensive reform of social foundations such as culture, religion and language, this call has become more of a political movement and has changed the dimension of the conflict.
Fashion And Gender Misappropriation -The Estranged New Norm
The Prophet (saw) clearly stated that men who imitate women and women who imitate men are under the curse of Allah. It, therefore, becomes unsettling that the contemporary Muslim ummah continues to lose the grasp of Islamic ethical frameworks, even at the expense of categorical injunctions.
Tajikistan: A Critical Perspective on the Ban of Islamic Symbols
With 98% of its population adhering to Islam, Tajikistan's policies have puzzled many, making a thorough analysis of the issue crucial.
Hajj 2024: Unmasking Media Hypocrisy in Reporting Pilgrim Deaths
While it is veritable that about 1,300 pilgrims lost their lives during this year’s exercise and that the rigour of the hajj exercise and the harsh weather conditions of the period may have created strains for the pilgrims, one may argue that most media broadcasts on the subject reeks of sinister motives if not Islamophobic tendencies.
Divestment: What are the Relationships Between Israel and World Universities?
Israel's soft power in education and academia is not limited to 'friendly' countries. It has attempted to influence potentially hostile countries by collaborating with them.
Pride Month and the Queer Supports for Palestine: a Convergence of Divergence?
This year, the LGBT+ community seems to be taking to the streets quite early. However, this time, it is not for anything other than the Palestinian issue (?)
