The metaphysical is of little value without the material. The former isn’t dismissed; a set of principles is needed. But the few amongst us who do read reduce all problems down to these abstract realities, forgetting that they can be imposed via the greatest necessity: power.
As many critiques of the UAE as there are (bad urbanism, bad politics) you have to give massive respect for simply being a functional, well-run, respectable Muslim place where you can live a comfortable life. Credit where it's due.
If the Prophet didn’t even know which of his companions would innovate (aḥdathū) after him, then how did Bukhari—writing 200+ years later—know which ones to trust? 🤔
The HCM does not attack Islam. The HCM, to put it concisely, is a way of doing history without starting with any sort of assumptions about divine and sacred truth, without starting with any norms about what can and cannot be questioned, etc, in order so that religious (and other)…
According to Yasir Qadhi, while the Quran can be academically verified, Hadith cannot.
"Nobody in the academy affirms the Muslim Sunni science of hadith. Nobody. It is considered to be completely discredited. I'm just being factual."
- Yasir Qadhi
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In discussions with young pple I am usually protective & diplomatic (that also applies to nice older people).
Peterson is both an asshole & an idiot.
He doesn't even know that, in the foundation of epistemology, "true" and "belief" are not equivalent (JST=justified true belief).
In discussions with young pple I am usually protective & diplomatic (that also applies to nice older people).
Peterson is both an asshole & an idiot.
He doesn't even know that, in the foundation of epistemology, "true" and "belief" are not equivalent (JST=justified true belief).
If you’re a secular progressive muslim, MBZ is “our guy.” Let’s not get duped by people who will not hesitate to pretend to care about democracy in order to establish anti-western caliphates. We need to stand firm behind the UAE.
Whatever happened to New Atheism!
I am not an atheist, but honestly, I miss Christopher Hitchens. And I also miss Dawkins when he was in his prime, I don't know what happened to him now.
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🇮🇳🇵🇰 Terrorist attacks India has suffered over the years. All traced back to Pakistan:
2001 – Indian Parliament Attack
2006 – Mumbai Train Bombings
2008 – Mumbai Attacks (26/11)
2010 – Pune German Bakery Blast
2011 – Mumbai Triple Bombings
2016 – Pathankot Airbase Attack
2016 –…
You are a blot on Islam @omarsuleiman . Pakistan breeds & exports terrorists and you can't compare Pakistan to Palestine ! Pakistan has been repeatedly attacking Indian civilians & our beloved army Jawans time & again ! Don't get involved in things you have no knowledge !
You are a blot on Islam @omarsuleiman . Pakistan breeds & exports terrorists and you can't compare Pakistan to Palestine ! Pakistan has been repeatedly attacking Indian civilians & our beloved army Jawans time & again ! Don't get involved in things you have no knowledge !
Two women. Two uniforms. Two faiths.
One mission: Service to the nation.
Col Sofiya Qureshi and Wg Cdr Vyomika Singh leading the Operation Sindoor briefing is more than strategy—it's a statement.
India's strength lies in unity.
#OperationSindoor#IndianArmedForces…
India isn’t Islamophobic. India is a Secular Republic. India is a diverse, compassionate, tolerant country.
What better day than today to assert this.
Col Sofiya Qureshi and Wng Cmdr Vyomika Singh of the Indian Defence forces briefing the media is proof enough.
India isn’t Islamophobic. India is a Secular Republic. India is a diverse, compassionate, tolerant country.
What better day than today to assert this.
Col Sofiya Qureshi and Wng Cmdr Vyomika Singh of the Indian Defence forces briefing the media is proof enough. https://t.co/Z5qHd5qEN8
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