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.
Two Singapore court cases show why Muslim estate planning needs both Faraid and correct legal structure, especially for Wasiat, joint tenancy and estate administration.
Young Muslim families in Singapore are rethinking what a home should look like. They want spaces that are modern, halal-friendly,…
Islam offers practices that can provide meaning, discipline, hope and spiritual grounding. They may support emotional wellbeing, but no religious…
Islam teaches the importance of moral conduct and self-discipline, emphasizing that emotions such as jealousy can lead to negative consequences…
Jealousy is a broad English word. In Islamic discussion, the more serious concern is hasad: resenting another person’s blessing or…
Israel has escalated its military operations in the Middle East, drawing widespread attention and concern from various communities, particularly Muslims.…
If Allah created all things, how can evil exist? This article explains qadar, human responsibility and why divine decree does not mean Allah loves or commands sin.
In a city like Singapore, where the cost of living is always trying to outpace your ambition, avoiding loans feels…
Introduction Let’s be honest. Many Muslims in Singapore treat investing like that exercise bike in the living room, bought with…
Most discussions about the Israel Middle East conflict often overlook key perspectives that are significant to the Islamic community. As…