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The centrality of tawhid in education beyond humanising

We live in a time when moral language is abundant, yet moral conviction appears increasingly fragile. Nations speak of justice while selectively applying it. International law is invoked when convenient and ignored when inconvenient. The same act is condemned in one context and justified in another. Even more troubling is the normalisation, or quiet acceptance, of the killing of innocent… Continue reading The centrality of tawhid in education beyond humanising

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The relevance of manuscript study in the digital era and the question of knowledge, power, and the future

The rapid expansion of digital technology has led many to assume that manuscript study belongs to the past. With vast amounts of information accessible online and artificial intelligence capable of generating and analysing text instantly, the handwritten manuscript may appear obsolete. Yet this assumption misunderstands what manuscripts truly represent. Manuscripts are not merely carriers of text. They are artefacts of… Continue reading The relevance of manuscript study in the digital era and the question of knowledge, power, and the future

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Science, Health, and the Philosophy of Knowledge in the Thought of Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas

Introduction Tan Sri Prof. Diraja Dr Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas is widely known for his contributions to Islamic philosophy, education, and the study of civilisation. While he did not write specifically on medicine or health sciences, his philosophical framework on knowledge, education, and the Islamic worldview offers important insights for understanding science and health in the contemporary Muslim context. His… Continue reading Science, Health, and the Philosophy of Knowledge in the Thought of Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas