Join the Islamic Literary Society for a discussion of Matthew Carr’s latest book, Darwin, Savage Science, Race, and the Conquest of Patagonia. Examine how Europeans historically viewed other races and how they employed methods—including the scientific method and religion—as tools to dehumanize them. Learn how these perspectives continue to persist in many European and Western…
Reviewed By Dr. Abdul Wahid There is something to be said for a book that is short and sweet. This is a book with concise yet clear advice, which uses ayaat and ahadith that whilst familiar, are presented in the context of this most contemporary of topics in a way that resonates. It is a…
By Abdul Hai There are three notable events in Islamic history that shook the Muslim Ummah to its core. The first was the series of Christian Crusades between 1096–1291, which appeared to break the very spirit of the Muslims. The second was the Mongol assault on Baghdad in 1258, during which hundreds of thousands of…
Reviewed By Abdul Basith Basheer The story of Muslims in the United States is one that spans multiple centuries and involves a diverse group of people, from enslaved populations to immigrant communities and more. Because of the 9/11 attacks and continued political intervention in the Middle East, Islam and its vibrant expression in America has…
by Bulbul-e-Bangal There is a malaise in our hearts that we dare not name. We who have borne the standard of Islam through decades, even centuries, of defeat, through a narrative of failed revolutions, broken promises, and the gradual erosion of our civilisational confidence, find ourselves today caught between rage and numbness. We may indeed…
Allama IqbalReviewed by Abdul Hai Poets have long employed provocative language that divides their audience, generating both admirers and critics. What is particularly intriguing about this skill is that poets often withhold the true meaning of their work, allowing readers or listeners to construct their own interpretations. In this duality of meaning and interpretation, both the…
Adraoui, Mohamed-Ali.Reviewed by Safaruk Chowdhury In Understanding Salafism, Mohamed-Ali Adraoui offers a timely, lucid, and analytically rich account of one of the most influential yet still misunderstood religious movements in contemporary Islam. Positioned within the Palgrave Sciences Po Series in International Relations and Political Economy, the book – spanning fifteen years of research – stands…
Dr Israr AhmadReviewed by Abdul Hai Several prominent figures in modern Islamic history have demonstrated unwavering dedication, commitment, and a persistent desire for the revival of Islam. Despite numerous challenges and opposition, such individuals remained steadfast in their efforts to seize transformative moments in history. One notable figure in this regard is Dr Israr Ahmad….
By Zaiti Athirah “What are the discourses of Muslimah activists on specific marital issues in Malaysia today? What discourses guide their understanding of a woman’s role in Islam? What religious orientations underlie their discourses and understanding of specific marital issues and women’s roles in Islam?” These are the central questions posed by Syed Imad Alatas…
By John Gray. Reviewed by Dr. Safaruk Z. Chowdhury, John Gray is one of the eminent British philosophers and public intellectuals writing today. His academic interests have been in politics, cultural studies and analytic philosophy. A keen historian of ideas, Gray’s numerous works have been praised for being innovative, challenging and prophetic. Born to a…
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Islam at the Crossroads Reviewed by Abdul Hai The Saudi writer Ibrahim Al-Buleihi is deeply convinced of the political, social, scientific, and anthropological achievements of the Western world, considering it a “civilisation par excellence.” His admiration for Western civilisation is so profound that he…
Reviewed by Abdul Hai “They are successful because they left their religion and we are backward because we left our Religion”. Jamal-uddin Al-Afghani I arrived in Cairo just after the Maghrib prayer during one of my remarkable journeys to Egypt. Upon arrival, I took a taxi with my friend, who had been waiting to receive…
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