Menstrual Variability, Emotional Regulation and Women’s Testimony in Islamic Law: A Multi-Layered Inquiry
Part I: Physiological & Psychological Dimensions of the Menstrual Cycle 1.1 Hormonal and physiological fluctuations Modern research affirms that the menstrual cycle involves marked hormonal fluctuations (primarily estrogen and progesterone) that influence not only physical but also psychological and emotional states. For example: In a review of menstrual cycle influence on cognition and emotion, it […]
Creative Intelligence :Ruʾyā (True Dreams) as Training of the Imaginative Faculty
Qur’anic & Prophetic Grounding Dreams (ruʾyā) in Islam are not random firings of the brain, but signs woven into the tapestry of divine guidance. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The true dream is one part of forty-six parts of Prophethood.” (Bukhārī, Muslim) “Nothing will remain of prophecy after me except mubashshirāt.” He was asked: “What are […]
Dreams and the Training of the Imagination: A Path within Creative Intelligence
Within the Mujaddid Model of Intelligence (MMI), Creative Intelligence (CI) is not merely artistic expression, but the faculty that transforms khayāl (imagination), basīrah (insight), and ilḥām (inspiration) into vehicles of divine remembrance and discernment. Among the profound ways Islam cultivates this faculty is through ruʾyā ṣāliḥa (true and righteous dreams). The Qur’an itself records dreams […]
Mujadid Model of Intelligence : Historical Embodiment- Patterns in Mujaddidūn Qur’an–Hadith Relationship Part 7
The Qur’an establishes the link between taqwā, furqān, and renewal: “O you who believe, if you fear Allah, He will grant you a criterion (furqān), remove your misdeeds, and forgive you” (Qur’an 8:29, Sahih International, 1997). The mujaddidūn of Islamic history embodied this principle through their distinct relationships with the Qur’an and Hadith. Each mujaddid’s […]
How Quranic Engagement Shapes the Brain: A Comprehensive Neuroscience Perspective – Part [1]
The Quran-Brain Interaction The Quranic revelation, which began over 14 centuries ago, represents not only a spiritual foundation for Muslims but also a unique neurological phenomenon that has recently captivated neuroscientists’ attention. The Islamic tradition of Quranic recitation, memorization, and auditory engagement appears to produce measurable effects on brain structure and function, offering fascinating insights […]