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The Beginning

Spain, a kingdom that held a large part of the Iberian Peninsula, was known for its robust land and people. History recalls it being constantly exploited by various empires― starting from the Romans who stole its riches, followed by the Germans, and finally the Visigoths. These kingdoms ruled the land of Spain with slavery and savagery. Their laws … Continue Reading

The world has been taken over by a storm with emerging concepts like secularism and atheism. Although both are considered to be distinct from each other, there seems to be a major overlap between them, which– we’ll learn– is of serious concern.

Secularism vs Atheism

Secularism seeks to separate the governing society from what one personally believes in or worships. … Continue Reading

The term orientalism originates from the Latin term ‘Oriens’, in reference to East. It is the western scholarly discipline of the 18^th and 19^th centuries that studies the language, literature, history, and religion of Asian societies.

The study of Islam and the Muslim world by the orientalists has resulted in a misinterpretation of the religion, projecting … Continue Reading

Secularism is a new ideology or movement that seeks to isolate religion from the state. It places a lot of significance on worldly matters and pleasures, creating an implication that the world is the only objective in life, while neglecting and overlooking the Hereafter.

Education based on secularism aims at change and development without the intervention of religious aspects. Islam … Continue Reading

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