Posts by Sayed Hamid Fatimi

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What Is Truth? The Many Faces of Reality in Everyday Life

In a world where facts are debated, belief systems clash, and identities multiply, the question of truth is no longer a philosophical luxury—it’s a daily necessity. We often speak of truth as if it’s a singular thing: something out there waiting to be discovered, like a hidden treasure buried beneath the noise. But truth is

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Conjecture on Jinn: Physical Phenomena, Mythology, and Religious Texts

Introduction Within Islamic theology and broader mythological traditions, jinn are depicted as intelligent, volitional entities created from “smokeless fire” — a form distinct from both human and angelic ontologies. Despite their prominence in religious and folkloric literature, jinn remain largely unexamined within scientific discourse. But what if these entities, long thought to belong solely to

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The Ego and the Soul: A Philosophical Exploration Through the Islamic Lens

In every human being, there exists a tension — between what desires and what discerns, between what clings and what surrenders. This inner divide is the site of life’s greatest struggle: the ego versus the soul. In Islam, this is not merely a psychological model — it is a spiritual reality.

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The Philosophy of Reason: Toward a Holistic Understanding of Reality

In an age of rapid change, growing complexity, and endless noise, we often take for granted the very faculty that allows us to navigate it all: reason. But what is reason, really? How does it function in our daily lives? And most importantly, how can we cultivate a form of reasoning that leads not just

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The Unity of Knowledge: Bridging the Divide Between Science, Philosophy, Religion, and the Unseen

Introduction — The Quest for Truth For centuries, humanity has searched for the ultimate truth behind existence, consciousness, and the universe. This search spans across diverse disciplines — science, philosophy, religion, and theology — each offering its own perspective on the nature of reality. Traditionally, these paths of inquiry have been viewed as separate, often

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