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The Financial, Social, and Fiqh Dimensions of Boycotts

  • 13/08/2025


Boycott movements, initially driven by individual consumer choices in response to Israel's ongoing actions in Gaza, have evolved into potent instruments capable of transforming the global economy. The report, “Boycott: Financial, Social, and Jurisprudential Dimensions”, prepared by the Research Center for Islamic Economics (IKAM) under the ILKE Foundation, offers a comprehensive analysis of the financial, social, and jurisprudential aspects of boycotts. The report delves into the consequences of these movements on financial markets, corporate balance sheets, and global trade, while also assessing them within the framework of Islamic law. It provides detailed insights into both the broader impacts on major corporations and sector-specific evaluations. Key Insights from the Report Include: ✔️ The economic implications of global boycott movements ✔️ The historical context of boycotts in Islam and their jurisprudential assessment ✔️ Public perceptions of boycotts in Turkey and participation dynamics ✔️ The impact of boycotts on corporate sales ✔️ A financial analysis of boycott effectiveness based on stock market performance This in-depth report shows how boycotts can be harnessed as a tool of economic influence and offers practical steps to turn them into sustainable, long-term strategies.

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Redesigning Education: 21st-Century Skills Report

  • 01/07/2025


Redesigning Education: 21st-Century Skills Report presents a comprehensive look at the integration of 21st-century skills into education systems. This comprehensive report provides a deep dive into 21st-century skills and their critical role in shaping inclusive, responsive, and future-ready education systems.   The report offers: – A conceptual overview of 21st-century skills, including frameworks from global literature (e.g., OECD, UNICEF, UNESCO) – An analysis of why these skills—such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, digital literacy, and social-emotional learning—are essential for both individual and societal well-being – A discussion on how skills-based education can support equity, resilience, and ethical development in learners   In addition to the global perspective, the report includes a focused analysis of the Century of Türkiye Education Model (Türkiye Yüzyılı Maarif Modeli), recently introduced by the Ministry of National Education. It explores how this model aims to integrate 21st-century skills with national values, emphasizing the development of well-rounded individuals who can contribute to all dimensions of social life.   Designed as a resource for policymakers, educators, and researchers, this report provides both theoretical insight and actionable recommendations for embedding 21st-century skills into education systems. Redesigning Education: 21st-Century Skills Report presents a comprehensive look at the integration of 21st-century skills into education systems. This comprehensive report provides a deep dive into 21st-century skills and their critical role in shaping inclusive, responsive, and future-ready education systems. The report offers: – A conceptual overview of 21st-century skills, including frameworks from global literature (e.g., OECD, UNICEF, UNESCO) – An analysis of why these skills—such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, digital literacy, and social-emotional learning—are essential for both individual and societal well-being – A discussion on how skills-based education can support equity, resilience, and ethical development in learners In addition to the global perspective, the report includes a focused analysis of the Century of Türkiye Education Model (Türkiye Yüzyılı Maarif Modeli), recently introduced by the Ministry of National Education. It explores how this model aims to integrate 21st-century skills with national values, emphasizing the development of well-rounded individuals who can contribute to all dimensions of social life. Designed as a resource for policymakers, educators, and researchers, this report provides both theoretical insight and actionable recommendations for embedding 21st-century skills into education systems.

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Platform 2024 Special Edition

  • 11/04/2025


Throughout 2024, The Platform: Current Muslim Affairs offered analyses and interviews covering key themes such as higher education, migration, media, civil society, and science and technology in Muslim societies. In addition to covering major topics, The Platform has closely monitored and highlighted contemporary issues, including boycott movements and South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, as well as Türkiye's effort to normalize with the Assad regime and women's rights discourse in the U.S. elections.    The Platform has also featured interviews with influential Muslim figures, Muhammad Jalal and Issa Amro discussing topics like social media visibility for Muslims and Palestinian resistance. While a conversation with Muhammad Mussa from CAGE International highlighted the 9/11 "War on Terror" policies and its implications for Muslims regarding human rights violations, the interview with Fowzia Siddiqui on the Free Aafia Movement shed light on ongoing injustices.   We are pleased to present The Platform: Current Muslim Affairs 2024, which provides in-depth analyses of the developments and challenges faced by Muslim societies around the world over the past year. Our goal is to offer a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the relationship between the local realities of Muslim communities and global dynamics. We envision the project as an essential resource in pursuing a more just world order. We hope that readers find it valuable and that it inspires meaningful discussions among those interested in these important issues. Throughout 2024, The Platform: Current Muslim Affairs offered analyses and interviews covering key themes such as higher education, migration, media, civil society, and science and technology in Muslim societies. In addition to covering major topics, The Platform has closely monitored and highlighted contemporary issues, including boycott movements and South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, as well as Türkiye's effort to normalize with the Assad regime and women's rights discourse in the U.S. elections.  The Platform has also featured interviews with influential Muslim figures, Muhammad Jalal and Issa Amro discussing topics like social media visibility for Muslims and Palestinian resistance. While a conversation with Muhammad Mussa from CAGE International highlighted the 9/11 "War on Terror" policies and its implications for Muslims regarding human rights violations, the interview with Fowzia Siddiqui on the Free Aafia Movement shed light on ongoing injustices. We are pleased to present The Platform: Current Muslim Affairs 2024, which provides in-depth analyses of the developments and challenges faced by Muslim societies around the world over the past year. Our goal is to offer a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the relationship between the local realities of Muslim communities and global dynamics. We envision the project as an essential resource in pursuing a more just world order. We hope that readers find it valuable and that it inspires meaningful discussions among those interested in these important issues.

Analysis Reports

Bangladesh’s July Revolution: A Youth-Driven Paradigm Shift in Nation-Building

  • 09/04/2025


The July Revolution of 2024 represents a critical point in the political history of Bangladesh, being referred to by many as the nation’s “second independence.” Unlike previous movements primarily initiated by traditional political factions, this revolution was driven by the youth, particularly student activists who mobilized a nationwide movement opposing the government. The uprising, which originated from the Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement, ultimately resulted in the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year authoritarian rule, thereby facilitating the establishment of an interim government focused on democratic renewal and institutional reforms.   In this analysis report, Abdullah al-Mamun examines the fundamental causes of the revolution, highlighting the deterioration of democratic principles, pervasive corruption, and widespread human rights violations that reinforce public dissatisfaction. Furthermore, he investigates the evolution of the movement—from its inception as a protest against discriminatory policies to its development into a comprehensive demand for regime change. The author also discusses the involvement of international actors, the reactions of regional powers, and the broader implications of Bangladesh’s changing political landscape. The July Revolution of 2024 represents a critical point in the political history of Bangladesh, being referred to by many as the nation’s “second independence.” Unlike previous movements primarily initiated by traditional political factions, this revolution was driven by the youth, particularly student activists who mobilized a nationwide movement opposing the government. The uprising, which originated from the Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement, ultimately resulted in the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year authoritarian rule, thereby facilitating the establishment of an interim government focused on democratic renewal and institutional reforms. In this analysis report, Abdullah al-Mamun examines the fundamental causes of the revolution, highlighting the deterioration of democratic principles, pervasive corruption, and widespread human rights violations that reinforce public dissatisfaction. Furthermore, he investigates the evolution of the movement—from its inception as a protest against discriminatory policies to its development into a comprehensive demand for regime change. The author also discusses the involvement of international actors, the reactions of regional powers, and the broader implications of Bangladesh’s changing political landscape.

Research Reports

Boycot from Financial, Social, and Fiqh Perspectives

  • 12/02/2025

Key Topics Covered in the Report:
The rising boycott movements against Israel's ongoing occupation policies in Palestine have emerged as a strategic tool influencing the global economy, rather than merely an individual consumer choice. The report titled "Boycott from Financial, Social, and Fiqh Perspectives", prepared by the Islamic Economics Research Center (İKAM) under İLKE Foundation, examines the economic, social, and fiqh dimensions of boycotts in detail. The report explores the impact of boycott movements on financial markets and corporate balance sheets, their implications for global trade, and their evaluation from an Islamic legal perspective. Among the key sections are analyses of how boycott movements in Turkey affect large-scale companies and sectoral assessments. ✔️ Global boycott movements and their economic impacts✔️ The role of boycotts in Islamic history and their fiqh evaluation✔️ Public perception of boycotts in Turkey and participation dynamics✔️ Analyses on the impact of boycotts on company sales✔️ Boycott evaluation through financial data and stock performance This comprehensive study details how boycotts can be used as an economic force and outlines the necessary steps to transform them into a sustainable long-term strategy. The rising boycott movements against Israel's ongoing occupation policies in Palestine have emerged as a strategic tool influencing the global economy, rather than merely an individual consumer choice. The report titled "Boycott from Financial, Social, and Fiqh Perspectives", prepared by the Islamic Economics Research Center (İKAM) under İLKE Foundation, examines the economic, social, and fiqh dimensions of boycotts in detail. The report explores the impact of boycott movements on financial markets and corporate balance sheets, their implications for global trade, and their evaluation from an Islamic legal perspective. Among the key sections are analyses of how boycott movements in Turkey affect large-scale companies and sectoral assessments. Key Topics Covered in the Report: ✔️ Global boycott movements and their economic impacts ✔️ The role of boycotts in Islamic history and their fiqh evaluation ✔️ Public perception of boycotts in Turkey and participation dynamics ✔️ Analyses on the impact of boycotts on company sales ✔️ Boycott evaluation through financial data and stock performance This comprehensive study details how boycotts can be used as an economic force and outlines the necessary steps to transform them into a sustainable long-term strategy.

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