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Islamic history shows how to deal with health threats

The Quran does not mention any plague (ta'un) by name, but makes references to destructions of bygone people, adding also…

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Unified currency for Muslim countries

Leaders of Malaysia, Turkey and Iran spoke at the inaugural session of the four-day summit on Dec 19, last year,…

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Fresh interpretation needed

It may be said at the outset that in discussing haj related issues, one runs the risk of touching on public…

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Fighting Corruption: An Islamic Perspective

Due to the numerous forms it can take, corruption escapes the idea of a comprehensive definition. It knows no boundaries, applies…

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Death penalty under criminal law and syariah

Following the United Nations General Assembly’s call in June 2007 for the abolition of the death penalty on the grounds…

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Tayyib and Fitrah: Food and Salvation

Tayyib is often used in juxtaposition with halal and often as synonymous with it. But a less well-known aspect of…

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Female genital mutilation forbidden in Islam

Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting and female circumcision, is the removal of some or all…

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Was the public caning justified?

Ever since the Sept 3 news of public caning of two women for lesbianism (musahaqah, also sihaq, tribadism) by the…

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Sustainability from Islamic perspective

We know that moderation (wasatiyyah) is a major Islamic principle and way of life by the clear affirmation of the…

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Al-Azhar stands for moderation of thought

AL-AZHAR is the oldest and largest institution of higher learning in the Islamic world with over half a million students…

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Afghan Peace Talks Hit Brick Wall

"Confidence-building measures are needed now to put fresh impetus in the stalling peace talks. This may involve a clear indication…

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Western Model Fails in Iraq, Afghanistan

"Constitutionalism and democracy are seen by many, especially Western powers, as the routes towards peace. But the journey is…

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Peace for Afghanistan Calls for a New Vision

The security and economic situation in Aghanistan is now so untenable that only a radical rethink of American military policy…

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