Prof. Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi The contemporary discussion on education in the Muslim world often oscillates between two institutions: the traditional religious seminaries (Madaris) and modern secular or state universities. Unfortunately,...

Prof. Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi The tragedy of Karbala represents one of the most significant events in early Islamic history, unfolding within a complex environment of political transformation, administrative centralization, and...

Introduction: Among the most profound and transformative events in Islamic history is the martyrdom of Imam Husain ibn Ali (RA), the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). His sacrifice at...

The tenth day of Muharram, known as Ashura, occupies a distinguished position in the Islamic calendar and is among the most significant days observed by Muslims throughout the world. It...

Throughout human history, certain moments transcend the boundaries of time and place. They become enduring symbols of values that speak to successive generations. The Day of Ashura occupies such a...

If one looks carefully at the long journey of human thought, it becomes clear that knowledge has never developed in a straight or isolated line. It has always moved through...

Universiti Malaya (UM) stands today as one of the most prominent symbols of Malaysia’s intellectual ambition and academic transformation. Established as the nation’s oldest public university, it has evolved from...

Prof. Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi Introduction: The question of livelihood for religious scholars has become one of the most pressing concerns facing Muslim societies today. In many parts of the world,...

Prof. Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi One of the recurring debates in contemporary Muslim intellectual discourse concerns the status of religious and worldly knowledge. Questions are often raised regarding whether Islamic sciences...

A few days ago, I had the opportunity to engage in a long and thought-provoking telephone conversation with a very dear friend residing in Kuala Lumpur. Although he is a...