Question: What is the most pernicious doctrine in Islam, at odds with human freedom and responsibility, in need of greater recognition and critique?

by Farhan Shah, Muslim Process Philosopher, October 2020 ​ANSWER : It is the doctrine of theological fatalism, i.e. the idea that human life and all temporal events are ultimately determined by God`s unrelenting decree or will. Psychologically and existentially, there is something appealing in the doctrine of fatalism in that it can provide one who…

Question : Quelle est la doctrine la plus pernicieuse de l’Islam, en contradiction avec la liberté et la responsabilité humaine, qui a besoin d’être davantage admis et etudiée ? –

Une perspective musulmane selon la philosophie du ‘processus’ (ou l’ontologie du devenir) par Farhan SHAH, traduit en français depuis anglais par Michèle de Gastyne Réponse : C’est la doctrine du fatalisme théologique, c’est-à-dire l’idée que la vie humaine et tous les événements temporels sont finalement déterminés par le décret ou la volonté implacable de Dieu. Psychologiquement…

Women, Peace and Security WPS Agenda in Africa: the ‘great cause’ of the continent – Fatima LAHNAIT of TIMBUKTU INSTITUTE

Originally published October 13, 2020 by the TIMBUKTU INSTITUTE African Center for Peace Studies  Note of introduction from this blog’s owner explaining her decision to translate the article into English : The landmark U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 strikes me as absolutely critical, and particularly considering the time frame just before its 20th anniversary. –…