A 13th-Century Persian poet’s lessons for today
Source: BBC By Joobin Bekhrad In the 13th Century AD, during one of the most turbulent periods in Iranian history, the poet Sa’di left his native Shiraz to study in […]
Interview with pioneering Islamic thinker Fehmi Jadaane What is the essence of Islam, and does it need reforming?
What is the essence of Islam, and does it need reforming? Source: The Guardian Renowned Jordanian Islamic scholar Fehmi Jadaane vehemently objects to the transformation of Islam into an ideology. […]
World without Muslims
Source: Dr Syed Basharat of Germany Ian Bremmer, a Political Scientist and a University professor highlighted an important point that overall, Muslims account for just 0.00625%. Moreover, he had a […]
In the context of Eid and Hajj: What sacrifice is all about
What sacrifice is all about JORDAN TIMES – EDITORIAL Eid Al Adha, literally the holiday of sacrifice, is upon us, and it is time to remind believers what the holy […]
How ‘halal media’ can change perceptions of Muslim world
Maha Akeel January 28, 2019 Reuters’ recent State of the Global Islamic Economy Report revealed that Muslim countries are emerging as a production powerhouse for “halal media” — i.e., content […]
‘Turkey, Iran should join forces to help Islamic world’
December 2, 2018 Turkey and Iran need to work together to find solutions to the problems of the Islamic world and for the unity of the Muslim […]
The true face of Islam won’t be found in mosques or Muslim schools, but at the British Museum
There, the new Islamic gallery, dazzles visitors and defies every certainty promoted by today’s hardline Muslim activists Ed Husain Right, a page from the Hamzanama, c.1558-73, depicting Elijah rescuing Amir […]
Islamic Finance A Potential Boost For Gold’s ‘Safe Haven’ Status
Leslie Shaffer in Singapore | @leslieshaffer1 | October 8, 2018 Gold has long been viewed as a safe-haven play, but despite recent geopolitical turmoil and market fluctuations, the precious metal […]
Constantine the African and the Qayrawani doctors
Constantine the African and the Qayrawani doctors: Contribution of the ‘Phoenicians’ of North Africa to Latin Medicine in the Middle Ages and Renaissance by: Charles Burnett When a sixteenth-century medical […]
From www.alislam.org : Chapter 6: Islamic Viewpoint on Contemporary Issues
This chapter is intended to address the Islamic position on primary issues undermining the confidence and moral values of today’s society. American society is daily confronted with personal or media […]
Manuscript Review: The Book of Observations and Admonitions, by Ibn Sina
The Muslim Times has the best collection of articles about the Muslim heritage; which is also the best tool to refute Islamophobia By N.A. Baloch Ibn Sina flourished as a great physician […]
Justice essential outcome of Islamic system: Askari
By Javad Heirannia June 10, 2018 TEHRAN – Professor Hossein Askari, an expert on Saudi Arabia who also teaches international business at the George Washington University, strongly believes that “A […]
Manuscript Review: The Catalogue (Al Fihrist), by Al-Nadim
By: N.A. Baloch AL-FIHRIST is to be regarded the first standard subject-wise ‘catalogue’ covering all areas of knowledge… Figure 1. Ibn al-Nadim ابن النديم الفهرست Muslim Masterminds (Source) *** Editor’s Note: The […]
UNESCO: The Islamic Golden Age of Science for today’s knowledge-based society
Source: The Muslim Heritage From the 14th to 15th September 2015, UNESCO representatives, worldwide researchers, academics, science historians and political decision makers gathered in Paris to explore UNESCO’s International Year of Light […]
Why the Arabic World Turned Away from Science
On the lost Golden Age and the rejection of reason Hillel Ofek Contemporary Islam is not known for its engagement in the modern scientific project. But it is heir to a legendary “Golden Age” of Arabic science frequently invoked by commentators hoping to make Muslims and Westerners more respectful and […]
Ethical Banking and Islamic Banking: A Comparison of Triodos Bank and Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited
Contents: Author info Abstract Bibliographic info Download info Related research References Citations Lists Statistics Corrections Author Info Listed author(s): KHAN, TARIQULLAH (tkhan@qfis.edu.qa) NABEE MOHOMED, AMIIRAH BINT RAFFICK Registered author(s): Abstract Ethical finance and Islamic finance are the two important topics in the post global financial crisis market environment and in […]
Islam’s Historical Contribution to Commerce and Finance
By: John M. Hobson Under the reign of Eurocentrism, the Western mind imagines that even if Islam came up with all manner of new ideas and technologies – ideas in […]
Islamic Dream Interpretation: GREEN (by Ibn Sirin)
Green — (Fertile; Good harvest; Longevity; Paradise; Youth) Wearing a green garment in a dream is a sign of piety, religious attendance, assiduity and devotion. Green silky garments are the […]
AL ALEEM: THE BESTOWER OF TRUE DREAMS
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Revelation has had a very large role to play in human history. The evidence not only comes from […]
