This ambitious project explores the social and religious impact of Online Islamic Environments (OIEs) on Europe’s diverse Muslim communities.The project is funded by the Collaboration of Humanities and Social Sciences in Europe and involves research teams working across...
Read More »Global Islamophobia and the Rise of Populism
In recent years, Islamophobia has seen a disturbing global rise. Blaming Muslim minorities for economic, political, and social problems is an increasingly common rhetorical strategy for politicians in countries worldwide...
Read More »Ayatollah Qāḍī and the Importance of Good Intentions
Ayatollah Sayyid ʿAlī Qāḍī Ṭabāṭabā’ī, a towering figure in Islamic mysticism, often emphasised the power of niyyah (intention) in determining the success of a believer’s deeds. One of the stories from his life beautifully illustrates this principle...
Read More »How Islam Supports Your Mental Health
Mental health is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, yet it remains stigmatized in many Muslim communities. Conversations around anxiety, depression, or mental illness are often avoided, cultivating a general attitude of “don’t talk about our problems.” This often leaves those who are struggling feeling isolated or invalidated....
Read More »Call for Papers: The Pilgrimage to Mecca as a Social Experience
The Arabian Humanities Journal plans to publish a special issue titled "The Pilgrimage to Mecca as a Social Experience" and has invited all researchers to submit their works. The aim is to analyze the extent to which every hajj narrative is part of a given socio-political horizon and...
Read More »World Day for Cultural Diversity: An Islamic Perspective
May 21st marks the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a vital occasion established by UNESCO to honor the rich tapestry of global cultures and to underscore the indispensable role of intercultural dialogue in building bridges toward peace and sustainable progress....
Read More »From Guests of the Imam to Unwanted Foreigners: the Politics of South Asian Pilgrimage to Iran in the Twentieth Century
In January 2020, Iran’s religious representative in India, Hojjat ol-Eslam Mahdi Mahdavipour, called for efforts to attract more Indian pilgrims to the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, Iran, noting that out of 250 million Indian Muslims, only around 150,000 came as pilgrims yearly.....
Read More »Ayatollah Sistani and Ayatollah Jawadi Amoli Discuss Quranic Scholarship
Iran’s Grand Ayatollah Jawadi Amoli met with Iraq’s top Shia authority, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, on Monday in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf and discussed their scholarly works as well as relations between the two countries....
Read More »Sacred Institution of the Family Based on Islam
On the International Day of Families, we take a moment to reflect on the central role of the family in nurturing individuals and preserving the moral and spiritual fabric of society. In Islam, the family is not merely a social unit—it is a sacred institution, divinely ordained and sustained by God’s mercy and wisdom....
Read More »A Story of Women’s Resilience amid Ruins: Gaza, a Scene of Tears, Blood, and Hope
The women of Gaza are victims of injustice, but they are not broken, not forgotten, and not powerless. In the heart of darkness, they are the lanterns of light. Though their eyes hold tears, these are not tears of surrender. These tears are rooted in love for life, in faith in God, and in a will to build the future....
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