Many locate the origin of courtly love that is portrayed widely in European literature in the works of Arabic literary traditions (Dangler 16), and in such discussions Ibn Hazm’s Tawq is often mentioned as a principal inspiration for the European literary artists who depict courtly love that entails a love triangle involving an aristocratic marri

Given the endemic venality that has gripped many societies, it is important to remember bureaucrats like Shah Abdul Hannan. His life serves as an example of honesty, integrity, and efficiency for our current and future generations. People like him are oases in a desert of mediocrity, sleaze, and hypocrisy. The country desperately needs people like

A desire for cheap popularity or a morbid craving for recognition and spectacle is the converse of what is needed to face epistemic challenges successfully. Early Muslim scholars in general were not after worldly gains, adulation, attention or flattery. Maintaining comparable sincerity on the part of today's Muslim academics and scholars is per

ssociating Islam with fearful concepts and the one-sided caricaturing of Muslims as mired in fanaticism have now become clichés. However, it is hard to miss the stark contrast between the media treatments of the two similar incidents that happened within a span of less than 24 hours and in the same country (USA). Rightly, the religion of Ricky W.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) remains a significant public health challenge globally, often leading to profound physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impacts. This study examined the effectiveness of a brief TBI awareness campaign within a university setting. A total of 37 participants, including students, high-risk occupation workers, caregivers, a

In recent decades, research has emphasised the vital roles of serotonin and dopamine in regulating human motivation, cognition, and behaviour. This narrative review synthesises studies on how these neurotransmitters affect reward-based learning, decision-making, physical activity, and physiological factors, including sleep and appetite. Dopamine fa

Skincare, traditionally perceived as a self-care practice for promoting healthy skin, has recently emerged as a potential behaviouraladdiction. This paper explores the multifaceted nature of skincare addiction by examining its psychological, physiological, and social underpinnings. First, the discussion highlights how stress and coping strategies c

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that significantly impacts individuals, their families, and broader communities. Despite increasing global prevalence, misconceptions and limited awareness—particularly among younger populations—often hinder timely detection and intervention. This study aimed to address know

Methamphetamine abuse remains a pressing global public health challenge, with many countries—including Malaysia—continuing to grapple with its multifaceted social and economic repercussions. Despite the implementation of rigorous drug control policies and extensive rehabilitation programmes, methamphetamine addiction continues to pose significa

The research explored the effects of 'Community of Inquiry' (COI) method on the elementary school students' speaking skill. The participants comprised of twenty five ESL learners of beginner and pre-intermediate level at a private school in Kuala Lumpur. The sample included four male and three female students in grade five. Qualitative