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Abdul Arif

Psychobiology of Love, Truth and Deceit Dec 31, 1969

Recent advances in medical science tell us that neural systems which are responsible for emotion and intellect are separate. Here, in the ethereal world of neural synapses, emotions apparently trump reason as many times as any romantic poem or novel trium

Brokeback and Muslim Comedy? Dec 31, 1969

What is the connection between gay cowboys to comedy amongst Muslims? Upon a closer look, revealing but uncommon strains emerge and converge. Amongst the ‘normal’ folks, the hostility towards gays is revealing in its ignorance and stupidity. T

Perfidy, Qur’anic Apostasy or Hermeneutics? Dec 31, 1969

Is Quran meant for Arabs only? I came to the realization that indeed a religious text, infallible and immutable such as the Qur’an, is only so because of its ethical and moral efficacy, interspersed with reason and rationality

The Case for American Muslim Identity Dec 31, 1969

In some cases, having a birthday party at the local community center is seen as 'haraam' simply because the concept of birthday party at the time of Prophet was unknown

Book: The GOD Gene Dec 31, 1969

How faith is hardwired into our genes

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Articles on Chowk: 5

First article: May 29, 2005

Latest article:Jun 13, 2007

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