Indigenous Culture and the Western Concept of Development
The term development is frequently used in third world countries as a normative concept to imply improvement. But…
Belief
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The Holy Month of Ramadan
The month of Ramadan in which the Qur’an was revealed, a guidance for humanity, clear signs of guidance…
Why does God tell Muslims to fast?
Q: Why does God tell Muslims to fast? A: The sparrow hawk’s swooping contributes to the sparrow’s alertness…
Universal Mercy and Education
The adage nowadays is that we all need love. So many people are talking about this. Islam teaches…
Sufism and Quantum Physics
Sufism and quantum theory have several things in common. For example, Sufis and physicists have very similar views…
Terror Beyond Terrorism
A few theories have been proposed about the September 11th attacks upon New York and Washington, DC. Questions…
Prayer
Prayer is a call, an entreaty from the small to the great, from below to above, from Earth…
Freedom, Liberty and Independence
People have sought for freedom ever since humanity was created. This search was pursued by perceiving their willpower…
The Four Significant Truths
Third truth This world and its pleasures are a heavy burden. No one (except the corrupt in spirit)…
Why did Prophet Muhammad practice polygamy?
Q: In this time of sexual permissiveness and sexual scandals within certain religious and social circles, some people…
Christianity in the Qur’anic Prospect
This article discusses how the Quran interprets Christianity. However, before we get started, I would like to remind…
Religion and the Environment
When Rev. Sally Bingham steps up to the pulpit at San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral, her mission isn’t to…
The Colorful Meaning of Roses
God created thousands of flowers, and yet roses have remained a favorite throughout human history and have assumed…
State – Nonprofit Partnership For Social Capital
Evaluating the research on social capital Social capital has a long intellectual history in the social sciences. In…
A Plumber’s Wisdom: The Weakening of America
These days, you never can tell what source wisdom will come. God is constantly humbling us by manifesting…