For fourteen centuries, Islamic tradition has recommended performing hijama (wet cupping) on specific lunar days—the 17th, 19th, and 21st of the Hijri month. Skeptics called it superstition. A new pee...
In a region better known for authoritarian stability than financial innovation, Uzbekistan just made a quiet but seismic shift. On March 27, 2026, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed into law a compre...
Tthe relationship between Islam and universal human rights has been framed as a clash of civilizations. A major new study from Indonesian scholars says this narrative is wrong—and offers a practical p...
In the world of Islamic finance, where ethics and religion govern every transaction, a new question has emerged: does caring for the planet also care for the balance sheet? An empirical study answers ...
For over fourteen centuries, Islam has provided a comprehensive framework for economic activity – one that prohibits interest (riba), encourages profit-sharing, and mandates ethical conduct. Today, a ...
A new scientific study has confirmed what many Muslim scholars and parents have long suspected: excessive, problematic use of TikTok is linked to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and poor sleep. T...
For decades, Central Asia has been viewed through a specific lens: oil, gas, authoritarian stability, and Russia’s backyard. A new report, however, suggests the region is about to be seen as som...
For the world’s 1.9 billion Muslims, travel is not just about leisure—it is about maintaining faith while exploring new horizons. But when a Muslim tourist considers visiting a non-Muslim countr...
Abstract Indonesia, as the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, is set to fully enforce mandatory halal certification under the “Wajib Halal” policy by October 2026. This manuscri...
For centuries, Islam has been deeply woven into the cultural and intellectual identity of Kazakhstan. From the early Silk Road period to the rise of modern universities, Islamic education has played a...
A study of nearly 3,000 college students has confirmed what Islamic scholars have been teaching for over 1,400 years: the motivation behind looking at forbidden images matters as much as the act itsel...
When you hear the word “addiction,” you probably think of alcohol, drugs, or gambling. But a growing body of research suggests that for millions of people, the act of borrowing money has b...
Cambridge, MA – In 1938, Harvard University launched an ambitious study. For nearly 80 years, researchers tracked hundreds of men – from Ivy League elites to inner-city Bostonians – to uncover th...
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 1984. The Eighth Saudi Medical Conference was proceeding like any other major scientific gathering — until a moment that attendees would never forget. On stage, a distingui...
In online Facebook groups, away from the public eye, a quiet but powerful conversation is unfolding among Muslim women in Germany. They share stories of being spat at, called terrorists, and told to “...
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