Emergence, Development and Evolution of Islamic Thought Fazlur Rahman, Islam. M.M. Sharif (ed.), A History of Muslim Philosophy (2 Vols) Majid Fakhry, Islamic Philosophy, Theology, …
Critical Tradition in Islam
A critical tradition begins with the recognition and appreciation for the space of critical thinking. The latter means the ability to discern and avert the …
Anti-Intellectualism: The Predicament of Our Time
Anti-intellectualism is an adverse social phenomenon characterized by the belittlement, rejection, and undervaluing any human attempts at reflection, creativity, social philosophizing, and an intellectual deliberation …
Quo Vadis? Religious Obscurantism in Our Midst
If one were to observe the types of discourses that exist within our Muslim community, there is not much to be savored. When one discusses …
Who is an Intellectual? Edward Said on the Moral Vocation of an Intellectual
“The role of the intellectual is not to consolidate authority, but to understand, interpret, and question it…Indeed, the intellectual vocation essentially is somehow to alleviate …