The Importance of Philosophy of Science
To put it in layman’s terms, philosophy of science investigates both the hidden and explicit assumptions we use to derive our scientific conclusions and examines the epistemic and metaphysical claims that various theories make. Continue reading The Importance of Philosophy of Science
British Muslims and the Challenge of Multiculturalism
Over the last 20 years, the Muslim community in the United Kingdom has grown to over 2 million people. According to significant studies, the increasing population of British Muslims is one of the main reasons for British success on the political and economic levels, as well as the continued development of British society. However, British Muslims are still viewed by many as an unfriendly or hostile minority causing trouble and creating schisms within British society. This article will examine the favourable and unfavourable perspectives towards British Muslims in the United Kingdom and will shed light on the efforts and willingness of the Muslim community to integrate within British society. Continue reading British Muslims and the Challenge of Multiculturalism
The GameStop Short Squeeze: An Islamic Perspective
Why did a seemingly ungainly retail video games shop cause such a tumult in the haughty egotistical world of Big Finance? . . . As the saga unfolded . . . more searching questions were raised about the volatile and often vacuous nature of the stock market in a capitalist system. The global capitalist financial structure often gets a free pass, as the alternatives . . . are simply ignored as being too coarse and impracticable. Continue reading The GameStop Short Squeeze: An Islamic Perspective
Daqīq Al-Kalām Revisited in the Age of Modern Science
In the past, our respected ‘ulamā’ have developed ‘ilm al-kalām to rationally explain the various arguments of ʿaqīdah (Islamic creed). This discipline was further classified into jalīl al-kalām and daqīq al-kalām. The former deals with basic questions of Islamic creed and the latter deals with natural philosophy. Daqīq al-kalām can be said to be our scholars’ best achievement in explaining the natural world under the tenets of Islamic worldview. Continue reading Daqīq Al-Kalām Revisited in the Age of Modern Science
What Does it Mean to Have Ethical Clothing?: Q&A with Iman Masmoudi
Traversing Tradition had the great pleasure of interviewing Iman Masmoudi, the President of TŪNIQ, an ethical clothing brand applying wholistic Islamic ethics to its “sheep to shop” manufacturing cooperative. Continue reading What Does it Mean to Have Ethical Clothing?: Q&A with Iman Masmoudi
Forming a Muslim Political Identity in a Populist West
These elections clearly demonstrate that Muslims are stuck between two political ideologies that both refuse to acknowledge them. Whilst populists like Le Penn and Trump make their disdain for Muslims and Islam clear, liberals like Clinton and Macron hide their distaste for Islam. Their belief in Western supremacy leads to policies that target Muslims’ lives and freedoms in their country and around the world. While there is a legitimate debate regarding voting for the lesser of two evils, Muslims are clearly divided in the correct approach to national politics. According to an exit poll conducted by the Associated Press, 35% of Muslims voted for Trump in the 2020 US election. With national politics being unable to provide Muslims in the West with a robust platform for effective change, the method by which they should engage politically is up for debate. Continue reading Forming a Muslim Political Identity in a Populist West
A Book Review of Mona Eltahawy’s “Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution”
The most worrying problem with Eltahawy is that she will not accept an Islam that isn’t chastened by secular liberalism. Continue reading A Book Review of Mona Eltahawy’s “Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution”
Parables from Plymouth Rock: A Book Review of “Liberty’s Jihad” by Munawar Ali Karim
The book in question is prefaced with what could be described as a defiance of Barthesian attitudes towards literature (i.e. an irreverence towards authorial intentions and context) . The author audaciously suggests the order in which he would like his book to be read. Such direction might seem archaic in an era in which authorial intent is often cast to the wayside. However, in following his suggested formula — beginning in the middle of the book before returning to its start and eventually the conclusion — I believe I benefited from the book in a wholly unique way. Continue reading Parables from Plymouth Rock: A Book Review of “Liberty’s Jihad” by Munawar Ali Karim
Biden and the Uncivil War That Divides America
President Joe Biden in his inaugural address promised to heal the country and defeat ‘white supremacy,’ yet nativism remains a potent force that can still destabilize the republic Continue reading Biden and the Uncivil War That Divides America
Did Islam Spread By the Sword?: Q&A with Hassam Munir
We were given the opportunity to interview Hassam Munir, author of the Yaqeen Institute article, “Did Islam Spread by the Sword? A Critical Look at Forced Conversions.” Continue reading Did Islam Spread By the Sword?: Q&A with Hassam Munir
