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The Thinking Muslim by Muhammad Jalal
An attempt to understand the world around us through the lens of an Islamic worldview. A newsletter of the Thinking Muslim Podcast and broader project.
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Professor Suhaira Siddiqui talks decline and renewal
This is a brilliant conversation
Syria Under Al-Sharaa: Will It Hold?
A conversation with Ghassan Hitto on the new Syria — and the immense task of rebuilding it
What Does Iran’s Victory Mean for the Region?
An extensive conversation with Sami Hamdi
How the US failed in Iran
My interview with Mouin Rabbani
The Problem? Zionism, American Empire, or Western Modernity?
Earlier today, I was asked a question on a live show, that at first glance appears straightforward, but on closer inspection reveals a set of deeper assumptions that need to be challenged:
Is International Human Rights a Lie?
Omar Shakir tells me he is a hopeful realist
On This Blessed Night, Help Build the Thinking Muslim
On this sacred night of Ramadan, a night that could be Laylat al-Qadr, we are reminded that small acts can yield immense impact.
A War of Hubris at the End of Empire
America’s Iran War is not going so well for the crumbling colossus
The attacks on Iran and the murder of Khamenei
The Thinking Muslim will analyse development closely