By Spahic Omer (Summary: This study examines the concept of civilisation as a Western construct, juxtaposing it with the worldview and values of Islam. The…
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Why did Prophet Muhammad Fight? 
By Spahic Omer (Summary: This article repudiates the allegation that Islam is œthe religion of the sword and that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be…
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Converting churches and temples into mosques
By Spahic Omer An intriguing aspect of the early evolution of Islamic architecture was the phenomenon of converting churches and temples into mosques. This Muslim…
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Why and How to Islamize Knowledge
By Spahic Omer (Summary: This study is about Islamization of knowledge (IOK). It focuses on the inevitability and legitimacy of IOK, as well as on…
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Tengku Siti Aisha: “Perseverance the key to success”
By Haidah Halid There are a handful of people who I could comfortably say have left a mark in my life throughout the two decades…
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The Prophets Guidance and Hajj Cancellation
By Spahic Omer It must have been extremely hard for millions of Muslims from all over the world not to be able to perform firstly…
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Shafizan believes “hard work pays off”
By Ariani Mohd Nor œAcademia is not a glamorous job, she says. œIts usually not anyones first career option. For Dr. Shafizan, being in the…
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Why is civilisation a problematic concept, and is Western civilisation a failed experiment?
By Spahic Omer (Summary: This article explains why civilisation, as promoted by the West and its scholarship, is a problematic concept. The article argues that…
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What exactly is Islamic architecture, and is architecture a problematic concept?
By Spahic Omer Islamic architecture is a very important subject insofar as properly grasping the level of the Muslim religious consciousness, cultural sophistication and civilisational…
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Main Themes of Surah al-Shuara (the Poets)
By Spahic Omer Surah al-Shuara is the 26th surah in the Quran. It has 227 verses (ayat) which are divided into eleven sections. It was…
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