The hottest Substack posts of Muslim Musings

And their main takeaways

Everything is Dominance Hierarchies

6 HN points • 18 Apr 24
📖 Philosophy Existence Self Purpose Ethics
  1. Our chosen career path often stems from a desire to feel important and special by excelling in a specific skill or domain.
  2. Life involves climbing dominance hierarchies that we unknowingly conform to, with associated myths that justify our participation.
  3. The pursuit of importance within dominance hierarchies is universal, regardless of the specific career or skill, leading individuals to invest in climbing these structures.

Two Approaches to Truth

19 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Truth Islam Postmodernism Belief Religion
  1. There are two contrasting approaches to truth in the post-modern world: one sees truth as good and absolute, leading to progress and justice, while the other sees 'truth' as evil and relative, valuing skepticism and collaboration.
  2. The idea of embracing absolute truth or being skeptical about truth impacts how individuals view conflicts between different ideologies. One approach aims for reconciliation and common ground, while the other perceives dogmatic beliefs as dangerous.
  3. In the context of Islam, the Quran emphasizes the importance of absolute conviction in God and rejects the idea of finding common ground with opposing beliefs. The focus is on upholding divine truth and carrying the Islamic system to the world.

North Vs. South: The Story of H-25

39 implied HN points • 09 Nov 22
💾 History Legislation
  1. H-25, a divine computer program, brought unprecedented success to the South by providing perfectly computed laws that solved societal issues.
  2. The downfall of the South started when they stopped building supercomputers and neglected to adapt H-25 for new challenges, leading to their vulnerability to Northern attack.
  3. After the South's defeat, the North managed to manipulate the belief in H-25 to change its purpose from societal law creation to personal suggestions, weakening its impact.

Don't Sacrifice Your Advantage

39 implied HN points • 20 Aug 22
🚌 Education Psychology Game Theory Chess Learning Observation
  1. In chess, it's important not to sacrifice your time advantage by rushing your moves.
  2. Playing fast in chess can lead to mistakes that your opponent can exploit, even if they have more time on their clock.
  3. Having patience in taking your time to make moves is crucial, as rushing can level the playing field unnecessarily.
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Public Speaking vs. Arrogance

19 implied HN points • 20 Jun 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Public Speaking Humility
  1. In the heart of every Muslim, arrogance is seen as a great sin, challenging one's belief and sincerity.
  2. There is a conflict between humility and public speaking, as the act of speaking in front of others can feel contradictory for those trying to remain humble.
  3. The resolution to the dilemma lies in externalizing the 'teacher role' when speaking, attributing the status to the role itself and not to the individual occupying it.

Writing vs. Coding

0 implied HN points • 13 Oct 22
🚌 Education Writing Coding
  1. Dilemmas in coding and writing are surprisingly similar, like deciding on paragraph structure and word choice.
  2. While essayists write for humans and coders for machines, both also write for themselves to understand what they're creating.
  3. Learning good programming practices might help essayists become better writers, and vice versa.