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Encyclopedia of the Qur’an (Leiden): Selective Collection and Unbalanced Presentation of Data
Abstract The Encyclopedia of the Qurʾān (Leiden) represents one of the most recent contributions to the Western tradition of Islamic Studies. As such, it exhibits many of the typical…
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley
A personal reflection on The Autobiography of Malcolm X—its honesty, rhythm, and unforgettable moments. I…
Science and Religion in Islam: Worship, Reason, and the Laws of Creation
In Islam, scientific inquiry can be an act of worship: study God’s creation, respect evidence,…
The Function of Reason in Religion: Scope, Application, and Realization
This article examines the function of reason in religion, exploring its epistemic, interpretive, and critical…
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Communicative Rationality
This article examines communicative rationality as an intersubjective basis of culture, focusing on the relationship…
The Relationship Between Religion and Philosophy
Clarifying the distinct roles of theology and philosophy, this piece illustrates how rational demonstration and…
Misandrist Feminism as a Product of Conflict Theory
From an Islamic worldview, the family is founded on the theory of pairing (zawjiyyat), not…
Contemporary Fiqh or Civilizational-System Fiqh: Structural Transformation of Fiqh in Foundational Principles and New Jurisprudential Opinions
Sayyid Farid Ghohestani Abstract Imāmī (jurisprudence) in the contemporary era—particularly after the Islamic Revolution of…
Region’s First English-Language Journal of Philosophy of Law Released by Baqir al-Olum University
The Journal of Philosophy of Law has released its Spring 2025 issue, marking its debut as an English-language publication. Published by Baqir al-Olum University in Qom, this semi-annual, peer-reviewed title stands as the first of its kind in the Middle…
