Genre: Education
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On Muslim Democracy: Essays and Dialogues
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adminThe compatibility of Islam and Democracy is an old theme. The concept of Syura, or, Consultation, for example, is often invoked by many as one of the finest examples of democratic dialogue on how a leader could be elected after the demise of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The…
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In Defense Of A Liberal Education
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adminLiberal arts, as opposed to the hard sciences, are often regarded as a weak discipline. The yield from a liberal arts degree is considerably less, that is if everything is measured in terms of pay and perks. But, as Fareed Zakaria affirmed, liberal arts can train one on a whole…
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Beyond the University – Why Liberal Education Matters
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adminUniversities, at least in the medieval ages, began as guilds and centers of theocratic debates. It was a place where experts and specialists gathered to debate and exchange ideas. But over the course of the last two centuries, universities have become centers of research too, often breaking new frontiers of…