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Netflix’s ‘The Electric State’: A Hollow Dystopian Spectacle of Late Capitalist Decline
The Electric State: can it get much worse? By Jonathan Brown Introduction As I sat through The Electric State — Netflix’s latest blockbuster spectacle, directed by the Russo Brothers of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fame — I couldn’t help but recall a provocative statement made by the renowned filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
Local students earn awards at Tennessee History Day state contest
The Tennessee Historical Society held the 2024 Tennessee History Day state contest on April 20 in Nashville. Several local students were among the top performing history students in the state.
Islam and Blackness
‘[A] meticulous apologetic… Brown’s nuanced analysis highlights more egalitarian strands of the faith as well, suggesting that the Quran promotes the equality of all humans before God… Brown’s extensive scholarship on Muslim theological and legal thinkers is remarkable… Deeply researched and carefully reasoned, this is sure to spark spirited debate.’ – Publishers Weekly ‘The question Brown seeks to answer is simple, “Is Islam antiblack?” His path to an answer, however, is a complex,...
Islam and Blackness
It is commonly claimed that Islam is antiblack, even inherently bent on enslaving Black Africans. Western and African critics alike have contended that antiblack racism is in the faith’s very scriptural foundations and its traditions of law, spirituality, and theology. But what is the basis for this accusation? Bestselling scholar Jonathan A.C. Brown examines Islamic scripture, law, Sufism, and history to comprehensively interrogate this claim and determine how and why it emerged.
Opinion: Bob Catterson versus Carvana
My early childhood in Indianapolis was pretty cool. The memories of fireflies, for instance. Is there a more magical bug to grow up around? I don’t think so. I remember the smell of glue paste wafting through the halls of PS91, my elementary school. The fact that the name of my school was “Public School 91” is something I’m actually proud of. None of this “George Washington Elementary” stuff. My school was the 91st school in Indianapolis. Another Indiana-specific memory is Choc-ola.
CHOICE calls on government to enact mandatory pet food standards
Need to know Unlike countries including Japan and New Zealand, Australia’s pet food safety regulations are voluntary and overseen by the industry itself The Australian Veterinary Association, the RSPCA and the Pet Food Industry Association of Australia have joined together in a call for change CHOICE has investigated a number of pet food contamination cases that have left pet owners devastated – we’ve been calling for mandatory standards since 2018 CHOICE will be sending an open letter to...
Sleep rip-offs to avoid this winter
CHOICE experts are warning Australians to avoid 'sleep shonks' this winter and giving advice on how to get a good night's rest. CHOICE's independent lab tests even found one $4399 mattress was beaten by a $499 competitor. "Products that promise to give you a good night's sleep have long been a feature of CHOICE's lab testing and investigations," says Chris Barnes, product testing expert at CHOICE.
Altabank President and CEO Len Williams Named to S.F. Federal Reserve Bank Board
Salt Lake City – January 19, 2020, Altabank, Utah’s largest community bank, recently announced that Len Williams, President and CEO, was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Salt Lake City branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Williams’ three-year appointment was made by the San Francisco Fed’s Board of Directors. “It is an exciting and critical time in our industry, and community banks play a vital role in our financial system and overall economy,” said Williams.
Stoning and Hand Cutting—Understanding the Hudud and the Shariah in Islam | Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research
Last updated Jan. 8, 2021 Often the only things people in the West associate with Islam are stoning and hand chopping. These images permeate our culture, from the trailer of hits like Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) to straight-to-cable pablum like Escape: Human Cargo (1998) (again, in the trailer... ‘If you can’t live by their rules, you might die by them’).
5 tips to get ahead in the new year
Ah, 2020. What a year you've been. The year of social distancing; the year of the Zoom meeting; the year of toilet paper shortages. And let's not forget the horrific bushfires and the travel restrictions. It's safe to say that most of us are very happy to see the end of this year. There are some things we can't do much about right now to make 2021 a better year, such as eliminate COVID-19, but some things are within our control. Here are five simple tips that'll help you take charge of the new year.
Which supermarket strawberry jam tastes best? Cottee’s, IXL and more.
We review strawberry jam from Aldi, Cottee’s, IXL and more. Last updated: 15 July 2020 Strawberry jam, at its most basic, is just two ingredients – strawberries and sugar. But a good quality strawberry jam can elevate the humblest of scones. It's a popular ingredient choice for Victoria sponge, jam roly poly and jam drop biscuits. And spread on a slice of hot, buttered toast? It's the simplest of pleasures. So which store-bought strawberry jam tastes best? Is sugar-free strawberry jam worth buying?
Islam is not the Cause of Honor Killings. It’s Part of the Solution
PDFAnimation This part of the history of honor killings you’re unlikely to read or hear about. In 1947 in the British colony of Nigeria, English judges had to overturn what they viewed as the backward ruling of a local Shariah court. A man had been sentenced to death for murder, but the British superior court pointed out that it had been a crime of passion. The man had killed his wife’s lover.
5 ways to take control of your consumer rights
Here are our top five things you can do right now to take control of your consumer rights, from getting the best deal to using your voice. Last updated: 14 March 2020 After 60 years of working to make consumer rights stronger, our recent research shows that more than 50% of Australians are confident using the Australian consumer law. That's great news, but it means we still have work to do to ensure everyone knows what they're entitled to.
5 tips to get ahead in 2020
2019 was a big year for Australian consumers. We dealt with the fallout of the banking royal commission, a confusing new private health insurance system and a number of big business scandals, not to mention the financial challenges and stress many Aussies are facing due to drought and bushfires. We want 2020 to be better, so we've put together five simple tips for things you can do that could make a big difference to your finances and overall wellbeing for the year.
CHOICE calls on schools and parents to ditch Dollarmites
Need to know Banking regulator ASIC has released new research questioning the value of school banking programs such as Dollarmites We gave Commonwealth Bank’s Dollarmites school banking program a Shonky award in 2018 ASIC is asking for public feedback and we encourage you to make your voice heard It's been a year since we awarded a Shonky to the Commonwealth Bank's Dollarmites school banking program and now banking regulator ASIC has released new research questioning the effectiveness of...
CHOICE demands action on unsafe products for children
We joined doctors, industry experts and parents at an event in Canberra to campaign for better product safety laws.
Why you should avoid dodgy payday loans
Fast-fix payday loans may seem like a good idea, but dodgy lenders are taking advantage of Australians.
CHOICE
We join the call for more government action to protect Australians from dodgy payday lenders.
Car companies reject refund policy: Ford, Honda, Kia & more
"You get better treatment with a $40 toaster than a $40k car." Last updated: 12 August 2019 Need to know We're calling on Australian car companies to adopt a fair and clear 60-day refund policy, so if you buy a new car and it doesn't work, you can easily get a refund Only three companies – Nissan, Kia and Mitsubishi – have responded to our call for change.
An Open Letter to Muslim Men: The Sunnah Trumps Toxic Masculinity
Download PDF This paper is part of the Gender & Islam collection. This article is addressed to young Muslim men. Others are welcome to read on but please understand that I am addressing a specific audience. Today’s world is polarized along the lines of how people understand religion, what culture they see as deserving, which values they see as determinative, and whether they are open or closed to certain kinds of change.
Shari'ah: From Diverse Legal Discourse to Colonial Misrepresentation
Download PDF Just over a century after the Prophet’s passing, Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ, the well-known Persian secretary and vizier to the second Abbasid caliph al-Manṣūr, penned his famous Risāla fī al-Ṣaḥāba (Epistle Concerning the Entourage), advising the caliph on how to confront the political troubles of his caliphate.[1] Among his handful of recommendations, Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ suggested that the caliph codify the growing corpus of what constituted Islamic law.
Counter-Radicalization: A Critical Look into a Racist New Industry
Download PDF This paper is part of the “Unpacking the Effects of Islamophobia” collection. Radicalization is the process by which individuals develop an intent to support or commit acts of political violence. The industry of counter-radicalization, or countering violent extremism as it is known in the United States, is quickly growing across the Western world.
The Issue of Apostasy in Islam
The Shariah consists of some laws that remain the same regardless of changing circumstances and others that change with them. Most of the Shariah is up to individual Muslims to follow in their own lives. Some are for judges to implement in courts. Finally, the third set of laws is for the ruler or political authority to implement based on the best interests of society. The Shariah ruling on Muslims who decide to leave Islam belongs to this third group.
Keeping Our Eye on the Ball: The Problem with the UAE Summit
Ed. Note: We understand that this is a matter of current public debate, MM welcomes opeds of differing points of view. Please use this form. Public debates on matters of importance can be noisy and disorganized. From Ad Hominem to Appeal to Extremes, argumentative fallacies fly through cyberspace like so many ethereal cream pies.
How Islam Spread Throughout the World
Abstract Historians have widely discredited the narrative that the prevalence of Islam in the world today can be explained as a result of forced conversions.
The Divine Wisdoms in Allowing Evils to Exist: Perspectives from Ibn Al-Qayyim
For more on the existence of evil, read Why Do People Suffer? God’s Existence & the Problem of Evil The existence of evil in this world has long provided a dilemma for theologians, whether Muslim or not. This article will discuss the theodicy put forth by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya. It is based on the Qur’ān, Sunnah, and knowledge of the Predecessors and represents one of the most elaborate and comprehensive theodicies in the Islamic tradition. Abū ʿAbd Allāh Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad b. Abī Bakr b. Ayyūb b.
Collection: More Than Just a Number: Perspectives on the Age of Aisha (RA) Series
Our mother Aisha (ra) is not just a number. For over 1400 years, her age was never the subject of a controversy or a defining trait. In Islamic history, she shines as a noble scholar and sage.
Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research
Introduction The Shari’ah consists of some laws that remain the same regardless of changing circumstances and others that change with them. Most of the Shari’ah is up to individual Muslims to follow in their own lives. Some are for judges to implement in courts. Finally, the third set of laws is for the ruler or political authority to implement based on the best interests of society. The Shari’ah ruling on Muslims who decide to leave Islam belongs to this third group.
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