October 10, 2006 at 9:35 am
· Filed under Globalization, Social Issues
In order to increase access/make a variety of basic amenities (water, health, etc.) cheaper for the poor, is it okay to charge a certain segment of the “rich” a higher price for the same good (i.e. there is no difference in quality) such that cost is covered?
Or independent of how much one earns, should all be charged one flat fee?
Permalink
October 7, 2006 at 4:52 pm
· Filed under Life as a Muslim
While one is in the process of learning, is it better to immediately study what one has access to in the language one is familiar with, even if, despite an overall increase in learning, may not always come across the entire picture and gain only a limited (and sometimes, warped) understanding?
Or, is it better to spend one’s time focusing on studying first the language that will eventually allow access to more wholesome works, allowing for a truer understanding? Even if, as a result, the understanding may thus only come years later?
Permalink
October 4, 2006 at 8:22 am
· Filed under Globalization, Social Issues
At which point should a human being just “suck-it-up” and deal with what is thrown one’s way?
How much is too much care? At which point does care just become pampering?
Article of Relevance:
Different Planets
Permalink
July 31, 2006 at 8:43 am
· Filed under Life as a Muslim
It is said that all things have an opposite. In fact, things are often defined as against its opposite. Good and Evil. Darkness and Light. Hot and Cold.
Does the absence of one mean that there is inevitably some presence of the other? For example, take the attributes of humility and arrogance – often considered the opposites of one another. If you are not arrogant, does that mean you are humble? If you are not humble, does that mean you are arrogant?
If you are of the opinion that things are never always Black or White - do you think it ever possible to truly be able to embody characteristics or attributes that you are working towards in terms of improving yourself, and sustain that?
Permalink
July 23, 2006 at 6:28 am
· Filed under Gender, Social Issues
If unemployment is high in the area you live in, such that there are many young men who have dependents and are jobless, as a woman, would you consider giving up your job – or working somewhere else – so that such a man can have employment?
This is in the case scenario that you do not need the money either, have full support and others are not dependent on you.
Permalink
July 11, 2006 at 7:29 am
· Filed under Life as a Muslim, Relationships
How much should an understanding of cultural nuances be incorporated into a profession? Is it important that this inclusion only be applied to certain fields (say, medicine) – and not to others (say, engineering)? How much should one separate what defines one in terms of a cultural affiliation and relates to people to how one works professionally?
In law cases, how important is it that the lawyer representing you have a similar background to you, an understanding of what defines you?
Articles of relevance:
More Muslims Going Into Law
Permalink
July 8, 2006 at 7:29 am
· Filed under Globalization, Life as a Muslim
Are people inherently corrupt, in that it is built into one’s culture? Or are people corrupt depending on alternative incentives offered?
Articles of relevance:
The Case of the Unpaid Parking Ticket
Permalink
July 1, 2006 at 8:48 am
· Filed under Life as a Muslim
Can there be morality without a belief in God?
Courtesy: FT.
Permalink
June 13, 2006 at 6:13 am
· Filed under Children, Life as a Muslim, Relationships, Social Issues
How should one support the elderly in our families? With adults leading longer lives than in the past, how should children support their parents in their old age?
Is there something wrong with the elderly being put in nursing homes? Especially if one cannot care for them at home? Or is it more important for them to be able to benefit from regularly interacting with their children, their grandchildren, no matter how much of a burden it may be on their children?
As Muslims, what are our responsibilities towards the elderly in our lives? How do we care for them in the best possible way without compromising on what makes them most happy and comfortable?
Articles of relevance:
U.S. Muslims Confront Taboo on Nursing Homes
Permalink
June 7, 2006 at 6:41 am
· Filed under Globalization, Life as a Muslim, Relationships, Social Issues
Are there certain rights that should be accorded to all human beings? Should we enforce upon others rights that we think they should have?
How does one draw the line between educating others about rights, about values, and imposing upon others what we think is the right approach to life, the right way to look at issues and ideas?
Articles of relevance:
U.S. Values Push Alienates Muslim Women
Permalink
Older Posts »
