Why are there differences between Muslims?
Q: You say that Islam is a religion of unity, but we see differences – sometimes major differences…
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Interfaith Dialog and Peacebuilding
David R. Smock (Editor). Interfaith Dialogue and Peacebuilding.(United States Institute of Peace Press: 2002)150 pages, ISBN 1-929223-35-8. In…
Time To Pray
We use prayer to turn to the Eternally Merciful God, present ourselves to Him, and ask Him to…
Six Degrees of Separation or Small World
Introduction In his Models of My Life, social scientist Herbert Simon stated that science’s purpose is to find…
Reconsidering Islamic Pluralism in the Contemporary World (1)
The subject of religious pluralism can provoke a great deal of controversy. One could consider all religious knowledge…
For Whom Is the Medieval Era Dark?
In elementary school, we learned about various eras: Prehistoric, Antiquity, Medieval, the Renaissance, and Modernity. But we were…
Prophets as Teachers
Prophets are the spiritual teachers of humanity. As the people selected by God to deliver His message to…
How does the Qur’an regard “knowledge”?
Q:What are the differences between the Islamic and the modern scientific points of view on knowledge (ilm)? How…
The Twelfth Word
This Word presents a brief comparison between the Qur’an’s sacred wisdom and human philosophy, a concise summary of…
The Divine Name of All-Just
One point concerning this verse and one manifestation of the Name of All-Just, which is a Greatest Name…
Sharing Responsibility in Communities
Does community membership affect its members’ responsibility? Can people be responsible for their attitudes even when those attitudes…
Women and their Legal Rights in Monotheistic Religions
Introduction Eve’s fault? Eve’s legacy Shameful daughters Female education Unclean and impure women Bearing witness Vows A wife’s…
What does the Qur’an say about science?
Q: What does the Qur’an say about science? A: The Qur’an was revealed to make us aware of…
Humanity, Science, and Globalization
Existence, which exists solely for humanity, was created in order to bear fruit for all people. Earth was…
Essentials of the Islamic Faith
by M. Fethullah Gulen The author, one of Turkeys most respected Islamic scholars, discusses Islams core beliefs. After…