Fethullah Gulen: Inspirer of Multi-disciplinary Studies
“The work of Gulen’s followers in Turkey shows that Islam-as taught by Gulen-seeks tolerance, not conflict; it aims…
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Believers Do Not Fall… No Matter How Shaken They May Be
Do not, then, be faint of heart, nor grieve, for you are always the superior side, if you…
Problem Solvers
“There were no lovers left for me in the world, I used to think,Then I took leave of…
Unity of Knowledge
Seyyed Hossein Nasr, an outstanding figure of our time, rejects the separation of spiritual thought from science. In…
Because of me
Question: What are the matters that believers should always keep in mind with regard to the fact that…
It’s me, Peter, your ear!
I was impatiently waiting for my turn to tell you about myself and so about my Creator while…
Do We Worship the Same God? Comparing the Bible and the Qur’an
In spring 2008 I was asked to accompany a group of people from the United States during their…
How Finite Becomes Infinite
Followers of the Abrahamic religions-Muslims, Christians, and Jews in general-believe in an eternal life after death, in one…
Fish: A Source of Inspiration for Efficient Energy Production
A perfect balance exists between the movements and behavior of a creature, its habitat, and anatomic structure. The…
Open Heart Surgery: A Matter of Life and Death
The miraculous duty of the heart, which throughout life pumps the blood with no interruption and sends unpurified…
At What Age Did Aisha Marry the Prophet?
When covering the life of Prophet Muhammad, one of the most debatable topics is that of the age…
Time and Beyond as a Dimension
Even if we cannot easily grasp the real nature of “time,” we can understand its aspect of being…
Universal Signs
The old globe speaks on its own, Looks ecstatic with a Godly gown, With spangled Paradise all around,…
Taqwa (Piety)
Taqwa is derived from wiqaya, which means self-defense and avoidance. Sufis define it as protecting oneself from God’s…
On Nature, Beauty, and Transcendence: An Interview with Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Matter and Beyond explores a wide range of ethical, philosophical, spiritual and scientific questions through interviews with leading…