Islamic Gardens: Growing Cosmological Ideals
If a random group of people were asked about their concept of heaven, it is likely that a…
Belief
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Transforming Hardship into Mercy
In His name, be He glorified! Prisoners, especially those who are young, need the Risale-i Nur as much…
Spiritual Absence and Suicide
My heart misses a beat every time an ambulance pulls up in front of our hospital, tearing the…
Why are there differences between Muslims?
Q: You say that Islam is a religion of unity, but we see differences – sometimes major differences…
Prophets as Teachers
Prophets are the spiritual teachers of humanity. As the people selected by God to deliver His message to…
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…
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…
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…
The Holy Month of Ramadan
The month of Ramadan in which the Qur’an was revealed, a guidance for humanity, clear signs of guidance…
The Four Significant Truths
Third truth This world and its pleasures are a heavy burden. No one (except the corrupt in spirit)…
Religion and the Environment
When Rev. Sally Bingham steps up to the pulpit at San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral, her mission isn’t to…
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…
Christianity in the Qur’anic Prospect
This article discusses how the Quran interprets Christianity. However, before we get started, I would like to remind…