At first glance, the question might sound strange—even amusing: “An Islamic refrigerator? Really?” Yet beneath this curiosity lies a deeper inquiry into how faith, technology, and modern life intersect. When we ask whether an everyday object like a refrigerator can be “Islamic,” we are really asking about much more: What makes something Islamic? Is it the purpose it serves, the way it is produced, or the broader system it participates in?
For some, the idea might simply mean stocking the fridge with halal food. For others, it raises questions about ethical production, environmental impact, and the social conditions of the workers who built it. Looking even wider, we might ask whether attaching the label “Islamic” to modern commodities is a way of preserving religious identity—or merely a marketing strategy in a global capitalist world.
This discussion invites us to reflect on the values hidden in the objects we use daily and to consider whether technology is ever neutral, or always carrying the marks of the systems that produce it.
Join the Conversation
We invite you to join our upcoming online discussion on this provocative topic:
🗓 Date: September 28 2025, Sunday
⏰ Time:
- 20:00 Türkiye (TR)
- 18:00 UK (London)
- 13:00 US Eastern (New York)
- 10:00 US Pacific (Los Angeles)
💻 Format: Online Discussion (Zoom)
🎙 Moderator: Harun Şencal
🌐 Language: English
Bring your thoughts, questions, and perspectives. Whether you think the idea of an “Islamic refrigerator” is inspiring, unnecessary, or even impossible, your voice matters. Together, let’s explore what this question reveals about faith, identity, and the modern world.
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