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Sonja Brentjes on the Post-Classical Sciences: Continuity, Patronage, Debate
Sonja Brentjes' book reassesses the history of sciences in Islamicate societies from the 13th to 17th centuries, challenging notions of decline after the classical period. She argues that rational sciences coexisted with religious studies in madrasahs, supported by elite patronage, and highlights the complexity of scholarly activity, suggesting areas for further research.

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The Squandered Prophet
“Khālid ibn Sinān is considered to have been a prophet after the time of Jesus but before the time of Muḥammad… Khālid was a man of extraordinary spiritual power, and by use of his staff was able to counter a fire that was engulfing his land in Aden. He chased the fire back into the […]

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A Rejoinder to the Statement on Zakat by AMJA and FCNA
I am writing this article to advise the US Muslim community not to give credence to the “fatwā” issued by FCNA and AMJA. Darul Qasim’s Dār al-Iftāʾ will issue a more detailed rebuttal from a fiqh perspective. Acquiescence to a status quo is built upon defeatism and inertia. Over time, it breeds intellectual laziness, discourages […]

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The Encompassing Word
Bouhammouda Hassan and Abul-Hakam Mas‘úd engaged in an escalating rivalry, each producing extensive encyclopedias and abridgments to outdo the other. This intellectual competition culminated in a brief, profound exchange where al-Fásí's single-word response left Abul-Hakam awed, leading to a shift in focus for both, particularly towards mystical poetry.

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Tributaries of the Ocean: On the Necessity of Spiritual Mentorship for Muslims
My wife and I recently spent some quality time with religious mentors in our lives. As usual, we were struck by the ways in which they are a clarifying presence in our lives, which we often needlessly complicate. I was reminded of the dire need we have in our communities for people to have access […]

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