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FICTION: THE CREED OF THE MOUNTAINS

An excerpt from the Muslim war novel by FERDAWS ASHRATI I roll over and grab my Kalashnikov. It is the only true material belonging I have other than the clothing on my back. We make our way through...

INTERVIEW: HASAN SPIKER

The effects of the Hellenic philosophical legacy on Muslim Civilization, Platonic Hierarchy, and modern man’s spiritual rebellion against modernity — all in discussion with the philosopher &...

IN DEFENSE OF POLYGYNY

Two pseudonymous writers, ABU ILHAM & SAAD, bring us an unapologetic essay with an unconventional approach to the question: Should Muslim men care about having multiple wives? It has come to my...

SILENT MINBARS

Abdul gives a rundown of the contemporary Muslim Zeitgeist, the various challenges and ills facing us, and what can be done as a start to counter it. Our current Muslim diaspora has monumental...

MODERNITY & THE EXPLOITATION OF THE HUMAN MIND

Allah said, “Descend as enemies to each other. You will find in the earth a residence and provision for your appointed stay.”  Quran (7:24) Nietzsche argued if there is no God then morality does not...

PORTRAIT OF THE MODERN MUJAHID

From Ibad, a striking and pertinent essay on what the characteristics of the one who struggles for God’s sake looks in the modern day, through Jungian archetypes. Struggle is an intrinsic part...

THE ISLAMIC NEED FOR PHYSICAL CULTURE

From your Editor in Chief, an introductory essay for our fitness section detailing the crucial need for Muslims, both men and women, to make physicality important in our cultures en masse again. The...

CONFESSIONS OF A MUSLIM INVESTMENT BANKER

Reconciling working in the cold world of finance with living a spiritually fulfilling life. An introduction by a man with skin in the game, SECRET MUSLIM BANKER:...

THE REALITY OF RIBA

An eye-opening walkthrough of the modern fiat economy, and how riba (usury) makes up every part of it, by MUSLIM BITCOINER One of the subjects that many Muslims, including some scholars, don’t seem to...