A Comparative Approach to Islam and Democracy
Fethullah Gulen has spent much of his life as a religious teacher in Turkey. He is author of…
Belief
755 articles
Identity and Political Activity in Modern Europe
The post-communist phenomenon of economic globalization tends to enlarge the economic gap between haves and have-nots. This economic…
The Necessity of Reflection and Self-Criticism
Our first and foremost duty is to discover ourselves and then turn toward God through the illuminated prism…
The Perils of Nationalism
Third matter Nationalism or ethnic differences have been unleashed in this [twentieth] century, particularly by European officials following…
Why Darwinism Remains Popular
It is hard to find another theory that has been so discredited by scientists, and yet is still…
Remember Mary in the Book
The Qur’an informs us of former Prophets and religious figures sent by God to proclaim His Oneness. Islam…
Global Development
In Academics Religion and Science: The Institute on Religion in an Age of Science, Inc., will convene on…
Four Short Signs Alluding to Divine Unity
First Sign O worshipper of causes! Imagine that you see a splendid palace being built of different, marvelous…
Why is atheism so widespread?
Q: Why is atheism so widespread? A: Atheism means denying God’s existence, rejecting His commandments, avoiding religious reflection and…
An Allegory of the Divine System
Two people travel together. At a fork in the road, they ask a wise old man which way…
Editorial (Issue 35)
Perceived Differences and Artifical Realities One of the greatest plagues of history has been our propensity to deny…
Question and Answer
Question: How should we, especially those of us who are young, interact with the world? Answer: Today’s social environment is…
Civilization and the Confusion of Conceptions
Traditionally, civilization has been defined as the coexistence of people who come together around humanistic thoughts and feelings,…
Islam Misunderstood Throughout the World
One of the three leading monotheistic religions in the world, Islam is a civilization practiced by 1.2 billion…
Sir Thomas More’s Utopia
Socialist ideals have appeared in literature from Plato to Marx. In its midst is Sir Thomas More’s Utopia,…