Author: A. L. Said
A. L. Said
A. L. Said founded Rethinking Islam, a Singapore Muslim digital magazine connecting faith with modern life. He explores identity, relationships, money and the digital world through a distinctly Singaporean lens. His articles bring together personal reflection, recognised scholarship and verified sources, with links for further reading. His aim is simple: clear ideas, thoughtful questions and meaningful conversations, with a little local wit.
Why does Quran 78:33 describe women’s breasts? A thoughtful examination of heavenly companions, fairness, modesty and Allah’s promises to women and men.
Buying a private home is only the beginning. Understand ownership costs, early sale duties and the questions Singapore families should ask.
A death overseas can leave a Singapore Muslim family asking who can access bank savings and manage property. Here is how faraid, probate and estate administration fit together.
A woman is at home in her HDB bedroom. The door is locked. The curtains are closed. The family is…
At seventeen, Hafiz had plenty of people to talk to. His friends crowded around him after school. At home, his…
Marriage in Singapore can feel expensive before it even begins. We look at BTO plans, wedding expectations, Islamic guidance, and what young Muslim couples really need to be ready.
A practical Muslim perspective on choosing between an HDB flat and a condo in Singapore, including affordability, CPF, financing and family priorities.
For Muslims in Singapore, music is almost impossible to avoid. It follows us through shopping centres, Grab rides, weddings, gyms,…
A honeymoon or family retreat should feel like a holiday, not an obstacle course involving restaurant labels, prayer times and…
We often translate kafir as “disbeliever.” But the Arabic root behind the word tells us something deeper about disbelief, rejection…