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Sunni Caliphate and Shiite Imamate

Posted on June 21, 2014August 15, 2020 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
The Growth of Caliphate until 750 CE

So Iraq is in turmoil, and a full-fledged sectarian conflict between Sunnis and Shiites looks imminent. Probably, USA will need to interfere yet again (there’s oil at stake, after all), and the inefficiency of Nouri al-Maliki’s rule has been exposed. However, beyond all that, something else is worth discussing here. The message and motives of… Read more Sunni Caliphate and Shiite Imamate

Why Are Muslims Turning Away From Science?

Posted on April 14, 2014May 5, 2014 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
Islamic Golden Age | Photograph from the "Museum of The History of Science and Technology in Islam" at Istanbul, Turkey.

Seek knowledge, even if you have to go all the way to China! The above is one of the most well known and oft-quoted statements of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Even though its origins are questionable and not entirely verifiable, it has served as an inspiration for scientific thought and rational ideas in the Islamic world… Read more Why Are Muslims Turning Away From Science?

2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi — Questions Unanswered

Posted on February 25, 2014August 12, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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The Sochi Olympics proved to be a big success — exactly what Russia wanted. Right from the opening ceremony itself, the entire event was a megalith in terms of popularity and success. If one wanted to catch a glimpse of Russia’s glorious past as well as its vibrant art, this year’s Winter Olympics were the… Read more 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi — Questions Unanswered

Using Comics To Counter Islamophobia?

Posted on December 2, 2013August 12, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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Depending on your socio-political views, you may choose to agree or disagree with me when I say: Islamophobia is in the air. Be it the USA, UK or even Myanmar, there are a good number of people out there who view Muslims as a community that is troublesome and refuses to integrate. In the midst… Read more Using Comics To Counter Islamophobia?

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