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September 13, 2026

Malaysia Visit 2026

Malaysia Visit 2026 | Sapience Institute June 2026 · Malaysia Malaysia Visit 2026 A journey of […]
September 12, 2026

A New Chapter: Shaykh Fahad Tasleem & Imam Anwar Arafat

Announcement 2026 A New Chapter: Shaykh Fahad Tasleem & Imam Anwar Arafat Hamza Andreas Tzortzis  |  […]
June 6, 2026

Announcement | A New Chapter With IIUM Malaysia

Sapience Institute & the International Islamic University Malaysia Announcement June 2026 · Kuala Lumpur We are […]
February 19, 2026

New Article | Pseudo Islamic Feminism: Feminism and the Madrasah

Modern Islamic education must directly confront contemporary ideologies—especially feminism—by grounding students in Islamic epistemology so they can recognize and resist ideas that repackage secular assumptions in religious language.
December 13, 2025

New Book | Fifth Wave Feminism (Newly Revised Edition)

The newly revised edition outlines some of the philosophical consequences to taking third/fourth wave ideas to their logical end point. In particular the book argues that a true intersectional approach would result in the philosophical self-implosion of feminism.
December 12, 2025

New Booklet | The Jinn Hypothesis: An Islamic Framework for Interpreting The Modern UFO Phenomena

This booklet introduces an intriguing hypothesis that modern UFO phenomena may be linked to the concept of Jinn in the Islamic tradition. It examines the parallels between the characteristic features, deceptive nature, abduction narratives, and possession themes found in both UFO encounters and descriptions of Jinn in Islamic sources, suggesting that UFO encounters may represent contemporary manifestations of ancient Jinn activities.
August 1, 2025

Is the Qur’an Outdated on the Origins of the Universe?

Some claim that the Qur’an contradicts modern cosmology by asserting that the Earth was created before the heavens and stars. This article analyses the linguistic structure, rhetorical aims, and exegetical tradition of the relevant verses to show that such accusations are based on misreadings and ignore the Qur’an’s rich, multi-layered discourse.
August 1, 2025

Did the Qur’an Say the Sun Sets in a Muddy Spring?

Critics argue that a verse in the Qur’an describing the sun setting in a muddy spring is a scientific error, suggesting the text endorses an outdated cosmology. This article examines classical and contemporary interpretations to demonstrate that the verse employs phenomenal language and does not conflict with established scientific facts.
July 26, 2025

Is Islam Wrong About the Age of Consent?

Modern human rights discourse often criticises Islam for not categorically prohibiting marriage under the age of 18, framing it as a violation of dignity and childhood. This article explores how Islamic law, rooted in timeless principles of harm reduction and cultural flexibility, approaches the issue of early marriage without compromising moral integrity.