M. Quraish Shihab berusaha membentangkan aneka pendapat, baik pandangan ulama terdahulu yang terkesan ketat maupun cendekiawan kontemporer yang dinilai longgar mengenai jilbab. Penulis menghidangkan dalil dan argumentasi masing-masing pendapat seobjektif mungkin, sesuai nalar dan pertimbangan penulis, dengan harapan kita dapat memahami jalan pikiran semua pihak dan tidak saling mengafirkan dan …
Privacy has always been a major concern for young people, and with the rise of laptops, tablets, and smartphones, it is much easier for them to hide what they're doing from adults. However, there are still ways for parents, teachers, and even the government to see what young people are doing online. Is this ethical? Is it necessary?
Libraries are an important part of many communities, but some people have argued that they're not as necessary as they once were. Budget cuts and the rise of the internet have led some to question the need for libraries. As readers explore this point of view, they also find compelling reasons why many still consider a library in every community a necessity.
Many people believe humans have a responsibility to take care of the planet. However, other people believe it isn't their job to protect the environment. Readers discover the facts behind these two opposing points of view and how those points of view determine people's actions.
Describes the origins and purposes of standardized and other types of school tests, and explains why some people believe they help both teachers and students, and others believe that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.
Many young students enjoy recess, but some schools have started to phase out this period of playtime in favor of test preparation and more time in the classroom. Is this helping or harming children? Readers learn how to answer that question for themselves in an informed way with the help of balanced text that shows both sides of this debate.
School lunches should be free for all students. Some people might strongly agree with this statement, while others might strongly disagree. In order to engage in a debate about this topic that affects readers everyday lives, readers first need to understand both sides.
Beranjak dari pemahamannya atas Al Qur'an dan Sunnah, ditambah pengetahuannya yang mendalam dan luas atas ilmu-ilmu keislaman lainnya, bahasa, dan filsafat, M. Quraish Shihab dalam buku ini membahas isu-isu penting terkait Islam dalam konteks sosial-politik Indonesia terkini. Misalnya, bagaimana umat Islam yang tinggal di negara-bangsa seperti Indonesia ini mesti bersikap terkait khilafah dan k…