Islam21c is a website dedicated to providing academic and intellectual discourse as well as committed to the research and analysis of contemporary issues facing Muslims in the West.
Commonly it has been held that classical Islam is at varied odds with modernity and that this ‘medieval’ way of life cannot be realised in contemporary society. However, i21C seeks to show that Islam is a comprehensive world view incorporating a way of life, a system of belief with complex metaphysics, a 1400 year old history and an extensive and divine system of law. We sincerely believe that the introduction and explication of such a world view has not been afforded a just amount of time due to bias fuelled by the media as well as the lack of effort by the Muslim community. Thus, we seek to envisage a classical, orthodox, and traditional Islam in contemporary Western society, with the aim to highlight, critically analyse, and systematically educate the masses by way of providing insightful commentary and exploring key themes.
i21C publishes academic papers and articles using the principles of Islam as a source of governance and guidance and is dedicated to presenting a more lucid and confident Muslim voice on various topics. We believe that Islam has a great deal to offer Britain and that a clearer and more equal exchange of ideas will lead to a flourishing quality of life in Britain for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
The website strives to articulate Islam in a modern context and address the unique situation and challenges faced by Muslims in the West. An integral focus as a means to this end is the study, analysis, and presentation of classical Islamic scholarship, western disciplines, and their contemporary application.