This piece explores intelligence as something broader than academic ability, connecting Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences with Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. It argues that different forms of intelligence can flourish only when people have the safety, support, and opportunities needed to develop their potential.

Malaysia and India are both diverse countries with significant Muslim populations, and both have waqf (Islamic endowment) practices. However, both countries' waqf systems differ due to variations in their governance, legal structures, and social organisation.

Abu Ishaq Al Zaraqali (1029–1100), also known as Arzachel, was a renowned Muslim astronomer and inventor from Islamic Spain. He created the influential Toledan Tables, invented advanced astronomical instruments like the Safiha astrolabe and water clock, and made accurate astronomical calculations that influenced both Islamic and European science.