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Hadith Computational Science in the Age of Large Language Models

A plain-language reflection on our preprint about hadith computational science, large language models, retrieval-grounded systems, provenance, reproducibility, and scholar-guided …

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What I Shared at Cambridge Muslim College About Islamic Computing

A reflection on my Cambridge Muslim College talk on Islamic Computing, Greentech, and how Muslims can build technology, research, and institutions that genuinely benefit people.

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Building What Benefits People

A Cambridge Muslim College talk on Islamic Computing, Greentech, AI, and how Muslims can build technology, research, and institutions that truly benefit people.

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Dr Riasat Islam
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AI in 2026: Agents, Coding Tools, and the Changing Software Landscape

Since around November 2025, the pace of AI development has been absolutely relentless. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems are evolving quickly. A few months ago the …

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Dr Riasat Islam
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Common Questions About PhD Applications in AI & NLP: Guidance for Students from South Asia and Beyond

Summary: This article gathers the most common questions students, particularly from South Asia, ask about pursuing a PhD in AI and NLP. It explains how to assess academic …

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AI, PhDs, and the Art of Asking Questions

Recently, I came across a thought-provoking piece by Prof. Rajgopal: The PhD is the New MBA. He highlighted that some of the core skills developed during a PhD are exactly the ones …