Malick Elias Abstract In this incremental sketch of a great influencer upon the thinking of many including the current author. The need to write it arose from previous articles on Taqlīd (Blind Following) to clarify who Ibn Hazm truly was and the contribution he brings to idea of demonstrative evidence, he refers to as proof “Al-Burhān” in his writings as distinct from simply evidence. The aim…

Taken from ‘AnNukat’ by Muhammad Ibn Muhammad Ibn al-Nu’maan al-Baghdaadi (d.413AH/c.1022CE) In conversation with a friend at a local cafe last night, about the divine trace in everything and the extent to which it is concentrated in temporal beings like ourselves. The conversation shifted to explaining why despite “likeness” to our origins (God) we are but a contingent reflection and could…

For starters divergent thinking and critical thinking are two distinct cognitive processes that involve different approaches to problem-solving and idea generation. Divergent thinking is a thought process that involves generating multiple creative ideas or solutions to a given problem. It emphasizes the exploration of various possibilities and encourages unconventional thinking. Divergent…