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Tag Archives: Science
From Mini-Skirts To Burqas: Iran, Turkey Clad As Scientific Powers
A study showed that Iran and Turkey have registered fastest growth in the field of science in the world in the recent years. The scientific output has grown 11 times faster in Iran than the world average, faster than any other country. A survey of the number of scientific publications listed in the Web of Science database shows that the growth in the Middle East––mostly in Iran and Turkey––is nearly four times faster than the world average. The progress made by these two powers are being recognized by countries like Russia and China, albeit for their own diplomatic and military interest. The United States, Israel and West Europe want to use sanctions to push back their development. Continue reading
Science, West And Islamic Origin Of Science
Ilm (knowledge) must be taken in its most comprehensive sense and not be confined only to religious knowledge. The ‘Ulama should not mean only those who specialize in diniyat but all those who have expertise in modern secular sciences. The ‘Ulama who have no knowledge of modern sciences have no right to lead us. Only those who have knowledge of modern world along with that of Islam have right to show us the way. Continue reading
Tribute To Dr. OM Sreedharan
Dr. Abdul Majeed Azad from University of Toledo pay tribute to his PhD advisor and friend, Dr. OM Sreedharan who passed away on 11th October 2008 in Chennai, India. Continue reading
Posted in Society
Tagged Chennai, Loyola College, Obituary, OM Sreedharan, OMS, PhD, Science, Scientist, Tribute
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Madrasa Reforms: Some Issues To Consider
Revising the existing madrasa curriculum needs to be a holistic exercise covering various disciplines necessary for becoming a qualified Ulema. Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged anti-Islamic, Arabic, contemporary-subjects, English, Fiqh, government, hadith, madrasas, Mathematics, media, quran, Science, ulema
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Defying the myths: the rational, educated, secular, prosperous suicide bomber
Suicide terrorism. A term that in today’s political climate carries a certain image, like the one depicted to the left. One of irrationality and illiteracy, with fanaticism, religious zeal and 70 virgins promised in heaven for the martyr. Etymology The … Continue reading
Posted in Fanatics, Featured, Mid-East, Politics, Terrorism
Tagged Bomber, Fundamentalism, History, Islam, Nationalism, Research, Science, Suicide, Terrorism
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