Posts by: Ahmad Aminuddin
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Luqman al-Hakim, the Wise Black Figure of the Quran
Luqman the Wise is a prominent figure in the Quran with wisdom and intelligence, once captured as a slave.
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Umayyad Caliphate and Its Religious Tolerance Policies
Based on the historical records, Muawiyah was attributed a nickname al-Mustanir as-Samah (an enlightened and tolerant caliph)
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How Sufism Shapes Abdurrahman Wahid’s Pluralism
Abdurrahman Wahid was known for his struggle for pluralism, and It is coming from Sufism.
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The Universality of Islamic Tenet
The question to be discussed is: How could a finite text (al-Qur’an and Hadith) answer an omnipresent and ever-changing reality?
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Quran Invites to Think
Quran encourages us to continuously think about our inner selves and all God’s creation in the universe.
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The Jihadists Misunderstanding on Al Ghazali
Al Ghazali said that State and religion are twin brothers. Religion is the basis, while the state is the guardian. Does Al Ghazali support the idea of Islamic state?
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Islamic Flag: Religious Symbol or Political Weapon?
Some groups of Islamist movement wave Islamic flags in their action. Does it represent an Islamic symbol or a political weapon?
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Two Foundations of Extremism and Terrorism
What are the foundations of extremism and terrorism under the name of religion?