New Historicism put forward the revolutionary idea that the customs and lifestyle of a society can be read and interpreted just like a literary work or a poem. Famous anthropologist Clifford Geertz is the thinker who applied this concept most effectively in the field of anthropology.
"Information is the basis of life. DNA functions like a digital code that determines the sequence of amino acids. Figures such as Stephen Meyer and Werner Gitt use Information Theory to critique the Theory of Evolution."
An article that inspires reflection, in the light of the Holy Qur'an, Sacred Hadiths, and the sayings of the saints, on the true face of this material world (Dunya) in which we are running and losing day and night.
Jean-François Lyotard brought the concept of 'Metanarrative' (Grand Narrative) to international attention in 1979 through his work 'The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge'.
"An article introducing new scientific research against the Neo-Darwinian theory of evolution."
How is it possible to purify the heart by bringing thoughts other than Allah into it? For that, is it necessary to look upon Dunya (the material world)—or rather, all creations other than Allah—as an enemy?"
"Catherine Gallagher is another notable presence who merits distinct recognition for her pivotal role in advancing New Historicist theories and their methodologies."
Shaikhul Hadrami (R) was a great Sufi saint who arrived in Mandalamkunnu from Arabia towards the end of the 4th century AH (Hijri) for Islamic propagation. Making this region his center, he fulfilled his mission of spreading Islam before returning to Allah.
"Heart purification means washing and cleansing the mirror of the heart from worldly thoughts, anxieties, materialistic desires, worries about wealth, and useless matters."
"Stephen Orgel is another prominent literary critic and historian who laid a strong foundation for New Historicism, a school of thought that investigates how literary works converse with the socio-political systems and power structures of the era in which they were created."
