Religion, Violence, and Reconciliation
Thomas Petriano, Ph.D, is the chairperson of the Religious Studies Department of St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, NY.…
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The Concept of Prayer in Said Nursi’s Works
One of the most famous Turkish Islamic scholars of the last century was Said Nursi. Nursi, who had…
How should we react to the evil thoughts and desires?
Q: How should we react to the evil thoughts and desires whispered by Satan? A: Involuntary evil thoughts,…
The Miracles of Jesus
Amiracle is defined as an extraordinary event that would not be possible under normal conditions and one that…
What would you say about the equality of men and women?
Q: In recent years a lot of things have been said concerning the equality of men and women.…
The Month Overflowing With Mercy
There is no month but Ramadan that can sail by with relentless joy, everlasting pleasure and never fading…
A Rationale For Tolerance
My dearest friend, This time, with your permission, I won’t be talking about the last two weeks that…
Purpose of Creation
hy was I created? What am I to do with my life? Why did God send the prophets?…
Thanksgiving: Now And Then
Among many holidays observed annually in the United States, Thanksgiving has a special place due to its uniqueness…
Worshiping
TWENTY-FOURTH WORD The Second Fruit of the Fifth Branch soul! Worship is not the introduction to additional rewards,…
Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is a special time full of God’s blessings and great wonders. The Holy Qur’an…
Spiritual Absence and Suicide
My heart misses a beat every time an ambulance pulls up in front of our hospital, tearing the…
Islam and Globalization
The relationship between Islam and globalization has been open to much interpretation and acrimonious debate. At the crux…
Islamic Gardens: Growing Cosmological Ideals
If a random group of people were asked about their concept of heaven, it is likely that a…
Transforming Hardship into Mercy
In His name, be He glorified! Prisoners, especially those who are young, need the Risale-i Nur as much…