Iman, Islam, Ihsan
When a woman chooses to cover, she isn’t just hiding skin — she’s rejecting control. This Observance reflection examines how modesty challenges the systems that govern desire, perception, and power in our post-pandemic society. From handshake hesitation to niqāb normalcy and beachside bias, it’s a mirror the world isn’t ready to face.
In a world where sacred knowledge is sometimes flaunted, monetized, or misunderstood, this reflection uncovers the dangers of performative spirituality, ego-driven scholarship, and the misappropriation of infused divine knowledge (‘ilm ladunnī*). From fake renunciation to AI as a mirror of human memory, this piece explores the true nature of knowledge as a trust—and the humility…