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This paper addresses the contemporary crisis of Islam in relation to the use of social media, aiming to study the religious and doctrinal concepts disseminated across several Islamic websites. The objective is to identify the most prominent electronic networks contributing to the process of Islamic preaching and guidance, and to highlight the concepts, beliefs, and jurisprudential rulings they offer. Furthermore, the paper examines the extent to which these contents align with the core values of Islam, as well as their impact on audiences and followers. It also explores the challenges associated with utilizing these platforms to spread the Islamic message. The research on this topic required the use of various methodologies, such as the historical and descriptive approaches. Additionally, the comparative method was employed to present examples of moderate Islamic websites and to compare jurisprudential rulings with other Islamic sources in the case study. This study revealed numerous controversial issues presented by Islamic websites, based on various sources related to the Prophet’s traditions and the accounts of the Companions. These issues represent one of the main causes of the contemporary crisis in Islam, which is the focus of this study. the adoption of extreme religious discourse promoted by these websites, along with the vilification of Islamic websites that may differ in some rulings, perspectives, and religious jurisprudence, leads to a deviation from the goal toward which humanity should be heading—establishing a tolerant divine message.

Since the beginning of human settlement, the most important factor in facing various natural and un-natural disasters and facilitating development in a society has been solidarity and unity. However, this can only be achieved through the performance of rulers and the formation of governments. As different societies have formed and various cultures have emerged, and as humanity has progressed toward evolution and excellence, the model of this consensus has also undergone changes. With the establishment of governments, based on the decisions of societies in their modern form, multiple fac-tors have played fundamental roles in shaping this unity, while progressive human thought undoubt-edly influencing this process. However, what prompts further reflection on this issue is how this co-hesion emerges when needed and how its fragmentation being prevented under a governance struc-ture. It is evident that a national governance structure plays a significant role in shaping different pol-icy approaches. Due to the influence of various ideas on the formation of governments and the relent-less efforts of scholars and thinkers to develop a suitable and superior governance model, the concept of "good governance" has gained attention in recent decades. Good governance, when properly aligned with a structure that suits a society’s prevailing conditions, can play a crucial role and evolve over time. Principles such as participation, accountability, transparency, the rule of law, etc., are among the fundamental aspects of governance. Each of these principles can be extensively analyzed, but in this discussion, the focus is on the formation of public consensus or, more appropriately, "so-cial convergence" within a desirable "governance structure." Undoubtedly, this structure plays a key role as a fundamental prerequisite for comprehensive and effective implementation of governance thought in fostering social convergence across various sectors of society and government.

This research examines the ideological underpinnings of the coup speech delivered on January 15, 1966, by Major Kaduna Nzeogwu. Employing Jeffries' (2010) Critical Stylistics theory as a methodological framework, the study conducts a linguistic analysis to uncover the political viewpoints and intentions of the coup plotters. The analysis reveals how specific linguistic choices and patterns were employed to communicate the plotters' intentions to the public, suppress dissent, and advocate for the establishment of military rule instead of democratic governance. The speech underscores the plotters' portrayal of their actions as necessary for national salvation, while framing democratic processes as ineffective. Additionally, the use of emotive language and authoritative tones served to bolster legitimacy and rally public support for the coup. The analysis further elucidates how the adopted linguistic strategies functioned to justify the overthrow of the existing government and the suspension of democratic institutions in Nigeria’s First Republic. This Critical Stylistic study highlights the intricate power dynamics that underpinned the military intervention and emphasizes the role of language as a tool for ideological persuasion. By revealing the linguistic resources employed by the coup plotters, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of how language can shape political realities and influence public perception during times of upheaval.

This study employs Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to interrogate the discourse of native-speakerism prevalent in English Language Teaching (ELT). It analyzes a research article that advocates for the superiority of Native English-Speaking Teachers (NESTs) over Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers (NNESTs). By applying Fairclough and Fairclough's (2012) practical reasoning framework, the research reconstructs the article's argumentative structure and critically examines its underlying assumptions and values. The analysis reveals that the article's promotion of NESTs is underpinned by a pervasive native-speakerism ideology. This ideology constructs a hierarchical relationship between native and non-native speakers, privileging Western culture and language over others. The article's discourse naturalizes this hierarchy, obscuring its socially constructed nature and its role in perpetuating linguistic inequality. By focusing on the supposed innate superiority of NESTs, the article overlooks the complex interplay of factors influencing effective teaching, including pedagogical expertise, cultural competence, and learner needs. The research concludes by emphasizing the detrimental impact of native-speakerism on ELT. It underscores the need to challenge and dismantle this ideology in favor of a more inclusive and equitable approach to teacher education and professional development. By recognizing the linguistic diversity of the world and valuing the expertise of NNESTs, the field can move towards a more just and effective practice.

The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into language development has garnered considerable interest, especially within the realm of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education. Psychological flow is regarded as a pivotal element that affects learning outcomes; however, its significance in the context of AI-assisted language learning has yet to be thoroughly investigated. This study examines the relationship between psychological flow induced by AI, tendencies of fortitude, mental health, and critical thinking among 214 university students enrolled in EFL programs who utilized AI-integrated language learning aids. Data were gathered via structured online surveys, and the relationships among the variables were examined utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings suggest that the psychological flow induced by AI has a substantial impact on learners' levels of fortitude, mental well-being, and critical thinking. The findings indicate that when learners engage in AI-assisted language learning and experience a state of flow, they exhibit elevated levels of perseverance, improved mental well-being, and enhanced critical thinking. These outcomes underscore the dual function of flow in AI-assisted language learning, as it not only augments learners' cognitive engagement but also fosters positive emotional states that are conducive to improved mental health and enhanced problem-solving abilities. The findings of the study possess significant pedagogical implications, indicating that AI-based platforms ought to be developed to promote a state of fluidity by integrating personalized learning trajectories, real-time feedback mechanisms, and engaging features.

Translation has played a crucial role in easing communication between human beings at all times throughout history, so without translation, the complex, interwoven social structures in human life might never have been achieved. It has also made accessing texts of high significance easy and comfortable. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the methods translators used in translating certain cultural contents from the Holy Quran, as well as the degree to which they applied the concepts of domestication and foreignization to their translations of these cultural aspects. The theoretical framework for this research is Baker's method (1992), which offers strategies that translators use when dealing with concepts that lack equivalents at the vocabulary level or higher counterparts. The majority of the Qur’an-specific cultural items have been translated using the first strategy of "translation by a more general word," with a total percentage of 48.85. The second most common strategy is "translation by paraphrase using a related word" (21. 71%).Given that the majority of strategies employed by all translators fall under the category of domestication strategies, it can be concluded that the translators adopted a target-oriented approach rather than a source-oriented approach when translating Qur’an-specific cultural items.

La démocratie religieuse est une théorie du pouvoir propre aux systèmes politiques fondés sur des principes religieux. Elle repose à la fois sur la reconnaissance de la souveraineté divine et de l’unicité de Dieu en matière de législation, tout en affirmant la primauté du droit, le rôle central du peuple dans l’élaboration des décisions, la formation du système politique, ainsi que la nécessité d’un contrôle et d’une coopération entre le peuple et ce dernier. Dans ce cadre, les citoyens croyants participent activement à la vie politique, dans le respect des enseignements de la charia, et toute forme d’autocratie individuelle dans les processus décisionnels collectifs est rejetée. Cependant, cette conception se distingue fondamentalement de la démocratie occidentale envisagée comme une valeur intrinsèque (et non simplement comme un mode de gouvernance). En effet, cette dernière s’appuie sur des fondements épistémologiques, anthropologiques et théologiques spécifiques tels que : relativisme cognitif, autonomie de la raison, rejet de la révélation comme source de connaissance, pluralisme épistémique, conception particulière de la liberté, et anthropocentrisme au détriment du théocentrisme. Cette étude, menée selon une approche à la fois descriptive et analytique, propose une relecture des fondements anthropologiques et théologiques de la démocratie religieuse dans la pensée de l’Imam Khomeiny et d’Allameh Tabatabaï. Il en ressort que ces deux figures majeures de la philosophie et théoriciens de l’époque contemporaine ont élaboré une conception cohérente de la démocratie religieuse, fondée sur des principes à la fois révélés et rationnels. Parmi les éléments anthropologiques et théologiques les plus marquants de la démocratie religieuse, on peut citer : une conception multidimensionnelle de l’être humain, sa nature divine, sa liberté et son libre arbitre, sa dignité innée et acquise, ainsi que sa fonction de vicaire de Dieu sur terre. D’un point de vue théologique, le principe d’unicité de Dieu (Tawhid) ne se limite pas à la sphère ontologique divine ; il s’étend également à l’exercice du pouvoir politique et à l’élaboration des lois, excluant ainsi toute forme de séparation entre le religieux et le politique autrement dit, toute forme de sécularisation.