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13 April 2024
The past two centuries in the Islamic world have witnessed the establishment of courts modelled on the European system, thereby allowing modern laws to gain a foothold. These developments culminated in the disappearance of Sharia courts and the emergence of modern legal education, which laid the groundwork for Western laws to spread throughout the Arab […]
28 April 2024
In April 2003, my friend and I went to the Student Activity Center at Qatar University to participate in the referendum for the permanent Qatari constitution. My friend had doubts about several provisions, but I didn’t understand much of what he was discussing. I was influenced by the media campaign that led 96.6% of voters […]
26 May 2024
Ordinary people fully grasp the intricacies of judicial systems once they experience them firsthand. The system is complex, with numerous details, procedures, steps, and measures that often cause the oppressed party to abandon their rights. Personally, I am still embroiled in a case that has lasted ten years. I have gone through all the courts […]
12 May 2024
The concept of freedom is a controversial notion among individuals, societies, and various cultures throughout history, as it is a basic human need essential for affirming their dignity and humanity. Although liberation from constraints is a natural human need, there must be a balance where an individual’s freedom does not infringe upon the freedoms of […]
14 July 2024
Administrative law is based on a set of principles that include concepts and terms summarizing its essence. It is one of the branches of public law that regulates how the executive authority in the state performs its administrative functions and also governs the relationship between the central government and administrations and bodies. Moreover, it explains […]
7 July 2024
In October 2021, Qatar opened the doors for citizens to elect Shura Council representatives, marking a significant democratic step despite some legal and tribal challenges.
11 August 2024
It’s incredible to witness the intense pursuit of purchasing a piece of metal that, in reality, is worth nothing but is sold for millions of riyals. At first glance, it seems like foolishness and madness beyond comprehension. However, when we hear the perspectives of those obsessed with distinguished car numbers, we realize they have their […]
31 August 2024
I often see my children drawn to animated series and movies produced by Western or Asian companies such as Sony, Disney, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, Ghibli, Cartoon Network, and others. These companies produce products unrelated to Islamic, Arab, or regional identity or culture. Therefore, I cannot ignore my duty to monitor what they are exposed to. I […]
18 September 2024
Fratricide has existed in history since the beginning of creation. It can occur when conflicts arise between a father and his son, a brother and his sibling, or an uncle and his nephew, leading them to kill each other. The first murder in history was between the two brothers Cain and Abel, the sons of […]
10 October 2024
During each visit to a grocery store, juice shop, or mobile accessories store, I’ve often noticed the near-total dominance of Indian businesses in these sectors in the Gulf countries. This success extends to many supermarkets and even some major retail stores. According to Statista, the grocery delivery market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries […]
20 November 2024
Arabs say certain words carry multiple meanings, referred to as “polysemy.” For instance, the word ayn can mean the seeing eye, a spy, a spring of water, and more. Similarly, the word qada’ is polysemous and carries various meanings. The term qada’ can refer to a decree, as in the verse: “And your Lord has […]
28 November 2024
The traditional school system, as we know it today, emerged in the mid-19th century in response to the demands of the Industrial Revolution. This era introduced production line systems with standardized inputs and uniform outputs, leaving little room for differentiation or creativity. The educational system mirrored this vision, cramming a set amount of information into […]
10 February 2025
Many opinions about Imam Ibn Taymiyyah have reached my ears—some praising him and others criticising him. Countless books about him have come into my hands, and I have come across just as many, if not more, television episodes, YouTube videos, and never-ending opinions. This drove me to read his books and fatwas myself to understand […]
27 February 2025
Art, literature, music, and cinema have always played a vital role in shaping national identity, especially during wars and conflicts. They serve as powerful tools for documenting events, reinforcing ideas, and shaping the consciousness of future generations. Daniel Bar-Tal, a professor of social psychology, argues that collective memory is one of the key elements in […]
4 April 2025
In 1972, the term “Gate” was born into global politics with the Watergate scandal in the United States, when senior officials in President Richard Nixon’s administration became embroiled in a political espionage scandal that led to his downfall. The term later became synonymous with any political crisis that threatens a regime or exposes corruption. Since […]
4 April 2025
In a televised interview, Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al Thani, a lawyer and member of the Lawyers Admission Committee in Qatar, revealed key historical milestones in the development of the legal profession in Qatar, shedding light on the first Qatari to carry the banner of law. Al Thani began the story in 1971, when […]
24 April 2025
Money, in and of itself, is neither clean nor dirty, neither an end nor a goal. It is the backbone and lifeline of human life, essential for managing people’s affairs and aspirations. It only finds its utility within a social structure where individuals exchange goods and services. This interdependence gives the economy, despite its rigid […]
27 May 2025
I listened to an old episode of the program “Hayat wa Nas” on Monte Carlo Doualiya Radio, which addressed the topic of adoption in the Arab world. Despite the importance of the discussion, I was surprised by what seemed to be an excessive push to grant Christians special social privileges—or as if the episode aimed […]
29 May 2025
During one of my routine visits to a government office, while waiting for my number to be called, a striking young woman sat next to me. Her features and confidence prompted me to start a conversation with her. What began as small talk quickly turned into an unexpected entry point into a complex economic and […]
23 June 2025
One of the foremost duties of our present time—amidst the rapid transformations in knowledge and modes of thinking—is to revisit the curricula of Islamic education, which in many contexts have become trapped in repetitive traditional frameworks, detached from nurturing the capacity for ijtihad, and oblivious to the needs and challenges of the modern era. It […]
29 June 2025
Conflicts in the Middle East are relentless and seemingly endless—ranging from international disputes to civil wars—where lives are lost and displacement continues without pause, as if this land were destined never to know peace. And as communication technologies advance, documenting events has become easier and faster. It no longer requires a professional photographer or a […]
23 July 2025
At a pivotal moment in the history of Gulf cooperation, six nations along the shores of the Arabian Gulf are preparing to open a unified travel gateway—not just to facilitate movement, but to redefine tourism, strengthen integration, and mark the beginning of a new era of openness and cohesion. The “GCC Grand Tours Visa,” now […]
15 September 2025
In October 1998, Chile’s coup leader President Augusto Pinochet had reached the age of 83. By then, he had already left power for eight years, after ruling his country with an iron fist for seventeen years. Although he stepped down from the presidency in 1990, he continued to enjoy strong immunity as Commander-in-Chief of the […]
1 September 2025
The English proverb says, “Words are like arrows: once released, they cannot be taken back.” The Arab world was shaken—almost to the point of turmoil—following a statement by Saudi Sheikh Saleh Al-Moghamsy on That, a program broadcast by Saudi TV during Ramadan 1445 AH. Despite his stature as the former imam and preacher of the […]
11 October 2025
Some companies and institutions strive to move their offices into towering buildings, managing their affairs from above—calling them at times “towers,” and at other times “skyscrapers.” Yet in reality, they neither resemble true towers in their fortification, nor do they actually “scrape the sky,” for even the lowest clouds are no less than two kilometers […]
4 January 2026
The central bank in every country prints currency in accordance with a monetary policy overseen by the state to control and curb inflation. Money reaches individuals in society in the form of salaries or as consideration for financial transactions among them. For decades, people typically settled their financial obligations in cash. However, another financial instrument […]