Author: A. L. Said
A. L. Said is a Singaporean writer and editor with an academic background in Economics and Management from the University of London.\n\nHis interests span society, culture, human behaviour, belief systems and the changing realities of modern life. Drawing on years of independent study, diverse intellectual perspectives and conversations across communities, he explores questions that often deserve more attention than conventional explanations allow.\n\nThrough Rethinking Islam, he brings an investigative and reflective approach to contemporary issues, combining research, critical inquiry and accessible storytelling. His work also connects professional expertise and business perspectives with meaningful editorial content.\n\nHe believes good writing should do more than inform. It should encourage people to question assumptions, examine different perspectives and, occasionally, rethink what they thought they knew.
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Social media can support Muslim learning and community, but it can also turn faith into performance. The first question is not who looks pious online, but what public religion is doing to our own sincerity.
The Quran describes jinn as morally responsible beings but gives no universal intelligence ranking between humans and jinn. Here is what we know and what we do not.
A practical Singapore road accident guide covering dua, the 24 hour insurer reporting rule, Traffic Police reporting criteria, insurance basics and legal help.
Insurance in Islam often raises doubts. Yet with the right approach, it can secure family needs, fund Haj, and even support community projects. Discover how Muslims today can balance halal principles with real-world necessities.
A practical guide for middle income families considering an HDB to condo upgrade, with attention to CPF refunds, cash flow and financial stability.
Dubai combines Muslim friendly travel with an active property market. Here is what overseas buyers should know about freehold areas, brokers, returns and fees.
AI can support Muslim learning and daily life, but it cannot replace Hajj, qualified scholarship, sincerity or human responsibility. Here is a more careful guide.
Seven practical questions for Singapore Muslim families to ask before upgrading from an HDB flat to a private condominium.
Let’s be honest. Nobody has ever walked into their bedroom and proudly declared, “Excellent. My room now looks like a…