The Content and Message of Al-Mizan by Dr. Ibrahim Ozdemir Join us  in the 13th MI - Research Forum Title: The Content and Message of Al-Mizan Date: June 29, 2024 Time; 17.00 Makkah/Istanbul Online via ZOOM To get the link to the research forum, please click the link below to register: https://maqasid.org/research-forum/

Re-imagining the Study of Economic Phenomena by Dr. Ildus Rafikov Join us  in the 14th MI - Research Forum Title: Re-imagining the Study of Economic Phenomena Date: July 27, 2024 Time; 15.00 Makkah/Istanbul Online via ZOOM To get the link to the research forum, please click the link below to register: https://maqasid.org/research-forum/

Islam, Welfare Social Services and Human Dignity by Dr. Baptiste Brodard Join us in the 15th MI - Research Forum Title: Islam, Welfare Social Services and Human Dignity Date: August 31, 2024 Time; 15.00 Makkah/Istanbul Online via ZOOM To get the link to the research forum, please click the link below to register: https://maqasid.org/research-forum/

Pakistan is currently grappling with high inflation, massive government debt, and soaring interest costs. To address these issues, a new proposal advocates for the implementation of full reserve banking. This approach aims to transform the financial landscape by completely separating money from credit, potentially eliminating government debt and reducing interest costs. Full reserve banking, endorsed...

This lecture examines the intersection between Maqāṣid al-Sharīʻah perspective and conventional perspective with respect to wealth protection and the stability and resilience of financial systems in absorbing shocks and maintaining vital services.   Using regulatory capital instruments as a case study, the lecture highlights both the similarities in the overall objectives of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʻah and...

The lecture will focus on a framework for understanding human potential based on key insights from the Quran. It will explore four core human capacities: sensory perception, intellectual reasoning, emotional empathy, and moral awareness, highlighting their role in personal growth and psychological well-being. The discussion will emphasize the importance of nurturing these abilities in a...

  Ibn Arabi’s famous statement to Imam Razi that knowing God is different from knowing His existence is generally held true among Muslims. Ideally, knowing God entails for Muslims building a connection with Him through a recognition of His attributes. The Islamic tradition has developed many methods to enable this recognition and connection, but the...