Research Papers
Number: 22/23
Author: Solaiman al-Theeb
These inscriptions were carved into the northern face of Mount Saq, which stands 220 meters high, located in the western part of Wadi Al-Qura, extending approximately two kilometers from north to south. It is located three kilometers from the current archaeological site of Dadan. Notably, the site is just one kilometer north of the well-known site “Um Daraj,” where numerous religious artifacts and statues of various sizes and shapes—over three thousand statues, most of which bear late Dadanite inscriptions—have been uncovered. Interestingly, Um Daraj is located north of Wadi Saq, while our site lies to the south.
Number: 19/20
Author: Yahya Alshamy
This paper examines Western conservative and traditionalist critiques of intellectuals, focusing on Friedrich Hayek, Thomas Sowell, Roger Scruton, and Patrick Deneen. Since modernity, intellectuals have played an increasingly significant role in shaping social and political life, often driving ideological change. Their influence, particularly in advancing leftist ideas, has made them a focal point of criticism from conservatives and traditionalists, who argue that intellectuals undermine traditional institutions and promote unrealistic policies. This paper analyzes and compares the critiques of these four thinkers, highlighting their epistemic, pragmatic, and ideologica
Number: 73
Author: Francesco Calzolaio
The vizier and scholar Rashīd al-Dīn al-Hamadani (d. 1318) is a towering figure in Islamic intellectual history. His impressive scholarly output spans several fields and rivals that of the most illustrious Islamic thinkers in terms of depth, sophistication, and impact. Relative to his importance, however, scholarship about him is fairly limited. This is beginning to change, as in recent years monographs that explore his intellectual contributions in a number of key areas have begun to appear. Until now, however, very little scholarship has treated one of the most original areas of his scholarly production: the study
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Author: Mark C. Thompson and Naif Alharthi
Financial literacy signifies the ability to make financial decisions based on informed reasoning. Thus, an individual who is financially literate has the foundation of a healthy relationship with money. This report considers the extent that Saudi youth are aware of the importance of financial literacy, and whether they have been equipped with the required knowledge to adopt effective financial literacy practices. The report also documents the contemporary financial habits of young Saudis to ascertain who or what is shaping Saudi youth behavior when it comes to saving and spending. In sum, this report delves into the tapestry of young Saudis&rsq
Number: 17
Author: Brett Bowden
The Empire of Civilization was prompted by a series of recent calls for new standards of civilization to help us add order to our sometimes chaotic world. Influential advocates have outlined a range of perceived benefits this might bring for the global human condition. But they have given little consideration to the downsides of such a course of action. This oversight is particularly disconcerting given that the language of civilization comes with so much baggage. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the subsequent launch of the global war on terror—a war that the most powerful man in the world at the time, United States President George W. Bush, saw a
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Author: Mark C. Thompson and Naif Alharthi
Hajj is the pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah, which every adult Muslim must make at least once in his or her lifetime. A person who leaves their home for Hajj is considered to be in a state of pilgrimage until they return home and is thus considered a guest of Allah for the entire duration of their journey. Because it thus provides spiritual cleansing and mental rejuvenation, every Muslim wishes to participate in this journey. Completing the pilgrimage is often described as a profoundly transformational experience, or—to use the popular term—“the journey of a lifetime.” In truth, the significance, scale, and intensity of the Hajj cannot be o
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Author: Marc-Etienne Lavergne
This study examines the southern region of the Red Sea through a comparative analysis of its two shores. The initial description outlines the physical environment, characterized by elevated mountains flanked by arid coastal regions on either side. Somalia and Yemen serve as battlegrounds for local forces, comprising either traditional movements rooted in tribal affiliations or newer factions categorized as terrorists, operating under various Islamic identities (e.g., Al Shebab, Houthis).
A comparison of the operating modes of these groups in the Red Sea and surrounding areas is presented, focusing on high sea piracy in Somalia and drone and missile attacks on vessels in Yemen.&nbs
