By Spahic Omer (Summary: This article analyses the possibility of extra-terrestrial life according to the Islamic worldview. It does so against the backdrop of modernitys…
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Prophet Musa and Khidr: A Lesson in Patience
By Spahic Omer When Prophet Musa met Khidr, he asked if he could follow him, so that the latter would teach him the knowledge and…
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Universities should embark on academic activities that address needs in society
By Iylia Marsya Iskandar GOMBAK, 10 September 2020: In light of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 outlined by the United Nations, universities are expected…
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Six Lessons in Morality from Prophet Luts Mission
By Spahic Omer Prophet Lut, a nephew of Prophet Ibrahim, was sent to the people of Sodom and Gomorrah, in the vicinity of the Dead…
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WAPOR Asia Kuala Lumpur 2020, great opportunity to understand issues on public opinion
By Aznan Mat Piah GOMBAK, 8 September 2020: A virtual conference “WAPOR Asia Kuala Lumpur 2020” to be held on 9 and 10 November this…
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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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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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IIUM engineers playing their part to battle COVID-19
By Iylia Marsya Iskandar GOMBAK, 30 March 2020: Despite the threatening outdoor situation during this pandemic, an expert group of engineers consisting of lecturers from…
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Trapped in matter
By Spahic Omer Man is made of body and soul. The former represents the physical, and the latter the metaphysical level of existence. As such,…
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The roles of Shariah in contemporary world
By Iylia Marsya Iskandar and Amir Azmir GOMBAK, 25 October 2019: œContemporary Muslims are seen to have developed a narrow view on the roles of…
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