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The Argumentative Reason between Al-Ghazali and Averroes by Mohamed Ait Hammou [العقل الحجاجي بين الغزالي وابن رشد]: A Book Review (Full text in Arabic)
No full textThis article provides a critical scholarly review of Mohamed Ait Hammou's book, "The Argumentative Reason between Al-Ghazali and Averroes." It explores the dialectical tension between the "Argumentative Reason" (Al-’Aql al-Hujjaji) and "Demonstrative Logic" (Al-Burhan) within the Islamic philosophical tradition. The review analyzes how Al-Ghazali utilized a rigorous methodological critique to challenge the Greek ontological monopoly, while Averroes sought to harmonize religion and philosophy through his theory of Interpretation (Ta’wil). By examining the concepts of "Reason" and "Argumentation," the author highlights the ethical and methodological dimensions of the disagreement between these two intellectual giants. Furthermore, the review addresses the dual nature of Averroes’ writings and his critique of Kalam (theology). Ultimately, this work contributes to the contemporary understanding of the Moroccan philosophical school and its efforts to reconstruct the intellectual history of Islamic thought through a modern, critical lens
Philosophy of Jurisprudence: A Study of the Methodological Foundations of Islamic Jurisprudence - [فلسفة الفقه دراسة في الأسس المنهجية للفقه الإسلامي]: A Book Review (Full text in Arabic)
No full textThis article offers a comprehensive critical review of Mohamed Mostafawi's book, "Philosophy of Jurisprudence: A Study of the Methodological Foundations of Islamic Jurisprudence." The author explores the distinction between Usul al-Fiqh (traditional principles) and the "Philosophy of Fiqh" as a modern analytical field that examines the theoretical underpinnings and external factors influencing legal derivation (Istinbat). The review highlights the book’s attempt to move beyond repetitive scholarly cycles by analyzing the "Logical Structure" of Ijtihad and the historical influence of Aristotelian logic on Islamic legal thought. Furthermore, it discusses the intersection of Fiqh with other disciplines such as theology (Kalam), linguistics, and social sciences. While acknowledging the book's depth, the reviewer notes a conceptual overlap where the work functions more as a "Philosophy of Usul al-Fiqh" rather than a philosophy of the legal branches themselves. This review is pivotal for understanding contemporary attempts to modernize Islamic legal methodology
The Muslim Brotherhood in Italy: Origins, Expansion, and Societal Influence
No full textThis paper has been published in: Addi, M. (2026). The Muslim Brotherhood in Italy:Origins, Expansion, and Societal Influence. In The Encyclopedia of the Muslim Brotherhood.Abu Dhabi: TRENDS Research & Advisory. -
.This research examines the experience of the Muslim Brotherhood in Italy, tracing its origins, global expansion, and specific activities within the Italian context. By analysing both historical and contemporary data, the study investigates the Muslim Brotherhood establishment, organizational structure, and its influence on Italian society. It begins with an overview of the Group's history, ideology, and global networks before focusing on its presence in Europe and the challenges it faces across various countries. The study then shifts to Italy, exploring it's establishment, legal status, and organizational framework, as well as its impact on Italian Muslim communities. Through comparative analysis with other European contexts, the research highlights the MB's challenges and opportunities in Italy
The Problématique of Reason in Contemporary Moroccan Philosophical Thought: Mohammed Abed al-Jabri – Taha Abdurrahman [إشكاليّــة العقل في الفكر الفلسفي المغربي المعاصر، محمد عابد الجابري ــ طه عبد الرحمن ]: A Book Review (Full text in Arabic)
No full textThis research addresses the ongoing philosophical problem of reason (al-ʿaql) by analysing the contributions of two prominent contemporary Moroccan thinkers, Mohamed Abed al-Jabri and Taha Abdurrahman. The study’s focus on these two figures is not arbitrary, but rather due to their almost simultaneous and often conflicting engagement with the topic, which created a significant intellectual dialogue, with their projects seen as standing in stark opposition. The paper employs a fourfold methodology—descriptive, analytical, comparative, and critical—to examine several key questions: the importance of critiquing reason for any project of renewal, the relationship between the problem of reason** and the necessity of renewing tradition, and the points of convergence and divergence between their two projects. The research is structured into two main parts, the first on al-Jabri’s tripartite classification and critique of Arab reason, and the second on Taha Abdurrahman’s pragmatic-ethical critique of the concept of reason, culminating in an examination of the key criticisms leveled against both projects
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Duby Essential Oil in Combination with Conventional Antibiotics by Mohamed Taibi, Amine Elbouzidi, Mounir Haddou, El Hassania Loukili, Reda Bellaouchi, Abdeslam Asehraou, Youssef Douzi, Mohamed Addi, Ahmad M Salamatullah, Hiba-Allah Nafidi, Mohammed Bourhia, Musaab Dauelbait, Bouchra El Guerrouj and Khalid Chaabane in Natural Product Communications</p
Pierre Bourdieu, l’Algérie et le pessimisme anthropologique
No full textThe author held a structuring scientific reading of Bourdieu model on Kabylia region and on the social world in general. He revisited the theoretical corpus and the first empirical work held in Algeria in the second half of the fifties by Pierre Bourdieu. He first reminded that Bourdieu was interested in that country from a dual perspective: sociological and anthropological, analysing on the one hand the effects of colonial domination on the Algerian society from a sociological perspective and on the other hand, studying the Kabyle village and its culture from an anthropological perspective. Lahouari Addi then demonstrates, in an enlightening way, how the key concepts of the theoretical work of Bourdieu (habitus, social capital, ...) have been forged in theis founding research. For him, Kabylia never ceased to be a paradigmatic reference to show the hidden character of the mechanisms of the social domination and the historical basis of the rationality of the economic discourse in Western societies
Preliminary Report on the Archaeological Excavation of Mäqabər Ga‘əwa at Addi Akaweh (Tigrai, Ethiopia)
No full textMäqabǝr Ga‘ǝwa is a recently unearthed site which is located in the Tigray Regional State, Eastern Zone, Wuqro Kilte Awla’elo district, in a village named Addi Akaweh. The team, led by the author, carried out an archaeological excavation at this site, which is locally attributed to the legendary queen named “ Ga‘ǝwa”, also known as Yodit or Gudit. Operating in the perspective of preventive archaeology, the team’s main objective was to check the potential of the site before its destruction for the construction of a new small town. The team opened twelve trenches and subsequently discovered altars bearing Pre-Aksumite inscriptions, a statue of a seated woman and other monuments.Rapport preliminaire sur la fouille archeologique de Mäqabǝr Ga‘ǝwa, à Addi Akaweh (Tigre, Ethiopie) ;
Le site nouvellement découvert de Mäqabǝr Ga‘ǝwa est localisé dans le Tigré, zone orientale, district de Wuqro, dans un village nommé Addi Akaweh. L’équipe, dirigée par l’auteur du présent rapport, effectua des fouilles archéologiques sur ce site localement attribué à une reine du nom de “ Ga‘ǝwa”, aussi appelée Yodit or Gudit. Le principal objectif était de tester le potentiel du site dans une perspective d’archéologie préventive, avant son éventuelle destruction pour cause de travaux publics. Dans cette optique, douze tranchées ont été pratiquées. L’équipe a découvert des autels portant des inscriptions pré-aksumites, une statue de femme assise et d’autres monuments.Hiluf Berhe. Preliminary Report on the Archaeological Excavation of Mäqabər Ga‘əwa at Addi Akaweh (Tigrai, Ethiopia). In: Annales d'Ethiopie. Volume 24, année 2009. pp. 15-31
Géologie et métallogénie des minéralisations à or et antimoine du Jbel Haouanite (Haut Atlas oriental, Maroc)
No full textThe gold and antimony mineralizations of Jbel Haouanite (Eastern High Atlas, Morocco) are hosted by tectonic structures carried by Ordovico-Silurian formations.Studies have shown that formations are affected by several tectonic phases. A first post-Silurian phase, prior to the magmatic intrusion, resulting in folds P1 and inducing schistosity S1. Then, a second phase affecting the magmatic rocks and manifested by folds P2 and schistosity S2. Finally, a third phase with P3 folds and S3 fracture schistosity.In the vicinity of magmatic rocks, shales are spotted with crenulation schistosity. With regard to brittle tectonics, the sector is larded with fractures, some of which are filled with quartz, others with quartz and carbonates and others with antimony and gold. In addition to the faulty and brecciated structures hosting the mineralization, the area has experienced polyphase tectonics with post-Silurian thrustings and post-mineralization NW-SE tectonics.Concerning the magmatism, the area of Jbel Haouanite has known at least two intrusions, the first of which is prior to the second phase of folding while the other is later. The latter was determined to be a rhyodacite.Mineralogical studies, using optical microscopy and SEM, have shown that gold mineralization is posterior to antimoniferous mineralization. Gold occurs either in grains or in cracks or associated with valentinite. Mineral paragenesis includes native gold, stibnite, valentinite, stibiconite, as well as antimony and lead sulfosalts.The statistical processing by PCR of the chemical analyzes made it possible to note the absence of correlation between the gold and the other elements. On the other hand, a correlation can be noted, particularly, between antimony and lead.The projection of the analytical results on the different diagrams allows us to conclude that the auriferous mineralizations are similar to the late-Hercynian "mesothermal orogenic" type.A comparison with some deposits with antimony and gold allows us to note a strong similarity with the mineralizations of the mine of La Lucette (French Armorican Massif) which would be in relation with a mafic magmatism. For the mineralization of Jbel Tazekka (Middle Atlas, Morocco), several types exist and particularly the "perigranitic" type which is different from Jbel Haouanite where the magmatic intrusions had not played a role, at least for the current concentrations.Les minéralisations à or et antimoine de Jbel Haouanite (Haut Atlas oriental, Maroc) sont encaissées par les structures tectoniques portées par des formations ordovico-siluriennes.Les études réalisées ont permis de noter que les formations sont affectées par plusieurs phases tectoniques. D’abord, une première phase post-silurienne, antérieure à l’intrusion magmatique, se traduisant par des plis P1 et induisant une schistosité S1. Ensuite, une deuxième phase affectant les roches magmatiques et se manifestant par des plis P2 et une schistosité S2. Enfin, une troisième phase avec des plis P3 et une schistosité de fracture S3. Au voisinage des roches magmatiques, les schistes sont tachetés avec une schistosité de crénulation. Concernant la tectonique cassante, le secteur est lardé de fractures dont certaines sont à remplissage de quartz, d’autres à quartz et carbonates et d’autres encore à antimoine et or. Outre les structures faillées et bréchifiées encaissant les minéralisations, le secteur a connu une tectonique polyphasée avec des charriages post siluriens et une tectonique NW-SE post minéralisation.Concernant le magmatisme, le secteur de Jbel Haouanite a connu au moins deux intrusions dont la première est antérieure à la deuxième phase de plissement alors que l’autre lui est postérieure. Cette dernière a été déterminée comme étant une rhyodacite.Les études minéralogiques, tant au microscope optique qu’au MEB, ont permis de constater que la minéralisation aurifère est postérieure à la minéralisation antimonifère. L’or se présente soit en grains, soit dans des fissures ou associé à la valentinite. La paragenèse minérale comporte l’or natif, la stibine, la valentinite, la stibiconite, ainsi que les sulfosels d’antimoine et de plomb. Le traitement statistique par ACP des analyses chimiques a permis de noter l’absence de corrélation entre l’or et les autres éléments. Par contre, une corrélation peut être notée, particulièrement, entre l’antimoine et le plomb.La projection des résultats analytiques sur les différents diagrammes nous permet de conclure que les minéralisations aurifères s’apparentent au type « orogénique mésothermal » tardi-hercynien.Une comparaison avec certains gisements à antimoine et or a permis de noter une similitude avec les minéralisations de la mine de La Lucette (Massif armoricain français) qui seraient en relation avec un magmatisme mafique. Pour les minéralisations de Jbel Tazekka (Moyen Atlas, Maroc), plusieurs types existeraient et particulièrement le type « périgranitique », ce qui est diffèrent de Jbel Haouanite où les intrusions magmatiques n’avaient pas joué de rôle, du moins pour les concentrations actuelles
Extremism and Terrorism in East African Countries: Factors and Solutions
No full textThis article is featured in the book Terrorism in Africa: Ethnicity, Religion, and Politics, published by the Al-Mesbar Studies and Research Center (2024). This research aims to study the phenomenon of extremism and terrorism in East African countries, illuminating the root causes that have transformed this region into a breeding ground for radical extremist groups. Employing a multi-layered approach, the study distinguishes between two primary levels: the proliferation of extremist discourse and the emergence of terrorism as overt acts of violence. It further explores the diverse sources of extremism and terrorism, encompassing all justifications employed, including religion and ethnicity. By unraveling these complex dynamics, the paper paves the way for exploring more effective solutions that transcend conventional counterterrorism approaches, with the aim of mitigating this crisis and fostering regional stability
Measuring Extremism in the Social Sciences: The Potential of Artificial Intelligence
No full textPublished as a chapter in the edited book Digital Extremism: Artificial Intelligence in Social Sciences and Religion (Al-Mesbar Studies and Research Center, 2025, this study addresses extremism as a multifaceted and evolving threat to global security and social harmony. It explores the intricate interplay between political and religious extremism, which often leads to compounded crises, while identifying the lack of standardized metrics as a primary hindrance to effective tracking. The research delves into the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to establish a robust framework for measuring extremism within the social sciences by identifying key indicators and exploring AI-powered algorithms for detection and analysis. Ultimately, the study aims to provide policymakers and practitioners with a comprehensive understanding and actionable insights to counter this pressing global challenge through an interdisciplinary, technology-driven approach
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