Category : Society and Culture
The Vatican’s 2026 Schism: Does the Church Still Choose Who Gets to God?
On Thursday, 2 July, the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a decree declaring the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) to be in schism, and excommunicating its bishops. It happened in 2026, showing that the spiritual hierarchy the Catholic Church built centuries ago still holds its grip.
The World Must Be Crazy! – A Muslim’s Reflections on Addiction, Deviance, Hypocrisy and the Tragedy of Smoking
…if theological fundamentals could be compromised to prove that life is sacred, it should not require any special plea to regulate stimulant hobbies that are as catastrophic and detrimental as smoking.
Morocco’s Jewish citizenship petition: A mirror held up to history
The Moroccan Jewish story is, in microcosm, a refutation of the foundational Zionist claim that Jews could only be safe in a Jewish state. For centuries, in Morocco and across the Muslim world, Jewish communities lived, prayed, traded, and argued — not in perfect harmony, but in a relationship of regulated coexistence that afforded them far more security than they ever found in Christian Europe.
Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL): Why Muslims Must Stop Confusing it with Ahmadiyyah or an Islamic Sect!
…it never claimed to be an Islamic sect. What it claims is a general attachment to the Abrahamic faiths…Other specific principles include the belief that hijrah months and Gregorian months are identical, the actual Ka‘abah not being in Makkah but Petra in Jordan, the non-compulsory status of Jum‘ah, the permissibility of moderate consumption of alcohol and tolerance of members of the LGBTQ2IA+ community
Do we need a date to love?
The realization of these basic tenets of our faith therefore opens our eyes to that fact that our expression of love lies only with what is right, pure and divine and not against it. If there is anything to be celebrated about love, then none is superior to the love of Allah and his Prophet.
Relearning Islam as the World Looks for More Babies
Many societies now panic about birth rates while simultaneously undermining the very institutions that sustain family life. In numerous communities, marriage is delayed or discouraged, economic systems exhaust parents, moral confusion destabilises gender roles, and children are reframed as lifestyle obstacles.
Grokipedia and the Epistemic Crisis of Our Time
If anything, this rivalry between Grokipedia and Wikipedia shows the truth that knowledge has never been ideologically neutral — and it is unlikely to become so anytime soon.
Tawhid-Centric Archaeology: Abu Shannab’s Critique and Vision for a Revelation-Based Paradigm
“Muslims,” he writes, “have not lost the stones; they have lost the eyes with which to read them faithfully.”
UK’s Assisted Dying Bill: Meaning, Provisions and Islamic Perspective
While Islamic scholars unanimously reject assisted dying, a 2025 Hyphen poll shows that 43% of Muslims in England and Wales oppose the bill compared to 15% of non-Muslims, with 70% citing religious beliefs.
Is AI making Us Stupid? The New Crisis of Critical Thinking
A recent study by scientists at MIT suggests this could indeed be the case. They found that using ChatGPT to help write essays can lead to what they call “cognitive debt” and a likely decline in learning skills.
Bonds That Last: Parent-Child Relationships and Positive Peer Interactions during the Holidays
The holiday season provides an ideal time for parents to strengthen their bond with their children and foster healthy relationships with their peers. It is essential to engage in practical strategies that foster a loving and secure relationship.
The Legal Odyssey of Egypt’s Cultural Heritage: Antiquities Trade under Sharia and State Law
The issue of the antiquities trade has long been a subject of legal and ethical concern, which has undergone significant evolution throughout history. Attitudes, both legal and religious, towards the trade and ownership of antiquities have varied considerably from the Islamic era to the modern period. This article traces the history of regulating the antiquities trade in Egypt, beginning with the Islamic legal perspective, moving through laws enacted by successive Islamic states, and culminating in modern legislation under both the monarchy and the republic.
Harvard, Zionism, and the Struggle Over Academic Freedom in the U.S.
Harvard, one of the world’s most prestigious and well-resourced universities, has now become a symbolic battleground. The institution recently filed a lawsuit to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants, following efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to pressure universities into dropping diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) measures and disciplining student protesters.
Who is Mustafa Suleyman Microsoft AI CEO?
Her sharp rebuke, “Mustafa, shame on you,” is now all over social media. But then, who exactly is this Mustafa, the man leading one of the most influential AI departments in the world, and why was he being warned not to let his work contribute to the killing of Palestinians?
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.
AI Güzellik Yarışması: Yapay Zekâ Çağında bir ahlak sorunu daha!
Yapay zekanın hızla gelişen ortamında yol alırken, ahlaki pusulamızı gözden kaçırmamamız büyük önem taşır. Teknoloji, bir Müslüman’ın haysiyetini azaltacak değil, artıracak bir araç olmalıdır.
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 (?)
Do we really have an Adolescence problem?
In sum, we need to recognise that society does not always fall neatly into arbitrary categories. Parents should not hide behind the label “adolescent” to keep their kids stuck in the “kiddie pool”.
Alcohol is harmful, but can it be banned? What the world should learn from Islam
he Prophet did not wake up one day and tell the people, “O you believers, alcohol is prohibited. If you take it, you will go to hell.” Instead, verses were revealed on it in three sequences. The fact is that alcohol has highly addictive properties and has a high rate of withdrawal when compared to many illicit drugs. That is, a person who drinks responds physically in a negative manner when the substance is no longer ingested.
