Tag: science fiction
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Fiction’s Lessons in Qadr: Ted Chiang’s ‘The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate’
Ted Chiang’s “The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate” explores themes of time, free will, and divine decree through the story of a merchant, Fuwaad, who learns about repentance and accountability through time travel. Nested tales illustrate moral lessons, emphasizing that while the past is fixed, knowledge of it shapes present actions.
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Andy Weir’s Artemis: Muslims in Science Fiction
A number of movies in recent years like Dune, Interstellar, and The Martian thrust science fiction back into the media-consumer American consciousness. Andy Weir, the author of The Martian (which the movie was based on) has become a household name for more ardent fans, and duly so. The Martian and his recent Project Hail Mary…