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Salman Hameed

Salman Hameed is an astronomer and Assistant Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, Massachusetts. Currently, he is working on understanding the rise of creationism in contemporary Islamic world and how Muslims view the relationship between science & religion. He blogs at Irtiqa.

CultureNovember 7, 2011

Why Are Some Muslims Calling to Replace GMT with Mecca Time?

By Salman Hameed

This summer, the world’s largest clock began to tick in Mecca—Islam’s holiest city—marking the beginning of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims. After the inauguration of the clock, there were calls from many Muslims to replace Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)—the world standard for 125 years—with Mecca Time.

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CultureMarch 24, 2010

Capricology: Divine Madness

By Salman Hameed

This week’s episode asks big questions about psychology and religion, and reminds us that a dog is a robot’s best friend.

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CultureFebruary 8, 2010

Capricology: Week 3: Apotheosis, Anyone?

By Salman Hameed

More on the sci-fi TV show that imagines monotheists rebelling against a polytheist society, speculates about the nature of the human soul, and asks, “Can you be free if you’re not real?”

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CultureFebruary 8, 2010

Capricology: Week 2: The Soul of a Robot

By Salman Hameed

Can a mechanical body have a personality? How about multiple personalities? Caprica asks these tried and true sci-fi questions, but then takes a leap into questions of terrorism—and sexual identity.

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