Tag: Middle Nation
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Faith Isn’t Meant to Be Blind
Too often, we’re told: “Just follow what the scholar says,” or “Don’t ask too much.” But is that really what Islam wants from us? Islam is a faith built on knowledge (‘ilm), reflection (tafakkur), and deep understanding (fiqh). The Qur’an itself repeatedly calls us to think, ponder, question, and observe. Faith in Islam isn’t meant…
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Haze Over Malaysia: More Than Smoke, It’s a Wake-up Call
When the Air Turns Dark, Our Awareness Must Light Up In mid‑July 2025, haze returned to Malaysia. The smog drifted in from peatland fires in Riau, Indonesia, cloaking parts of Peninsular Malaysia in unhealthy air for days. API readings reached over 150 in eight areas including Cheras, Alor Gajah, Nilai, Temerloh, Putrajaya and Banting, levels…
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Worshipping the Shiny: How Materialism Became the New Idol
When we think of idol worship, we picture ancient people bowing to statues made of stone and gold. Something primitive. Something far removed from the “modern” world we live in. But maybe idols didn’t disappear.Maybe they just changed shape. They now glow in our hands.Hang on our walls.Drive past us on highways.And stare back at…