The Powerful Elite and the Challenge of Truth
Question: Why are the elite having difficulty in accepting truths? Answer: In every period of history, as well…
Islam
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Surur (Rejoicing)
Meaning joy and delight, surur (rejoicing) is a kind of contentment that embraces a person from both within…
Many Values of Islam Live in the West but are Challenged in Muslim Lands
Interview with Jihad Turk Bayan Claremont is one of the few institutions offering graduate degree in Islamic studies…
Islam and Capitalist Modernity
There are some who say Islam and Western capitalism are at odds, but as with any faith or…
Hizmet Embraces the Entire Human Family
I’m saddened to hear that the Hizmet Movement here is being categorized as a terror group. I’ve been…
Editorial: Is There an American Muslim Song?
This question, posed by Dr. Ingrid Mattson during her address at the conference “Islam in America: Civic and…
Globalized Islam and the Muslims in the West
We are living in a globalized world. Different communities live side by side more than any other time…
The Shared Beliefs of Judaism and Islam
It is unfortunate that in today’s world many Jews and Muslims see themselves as diametrically opposed to one…
Folk Religion Can Sometimes Grow Piety
In the modern world, large scale emigration has brought many Muslims into close contact with other Muslims from…
Does Islam Promote Violence?
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, a huge number of books and articles have been published investigating…
Jihad and Qital: Two Concepts Where Confusion About Islam Starts
In this article, I will try to summarize the concept of jihad and war according to the Qur’an,…
A History of Sufism for Western Readers
Among the general Western public, Sufism has often been confused with the mystical traditions of the Far East,…
Islam and Reactionary Movements
QUESTION: There are reactionary movements in different parts of the world. These are waged against established systems, and…
Bless Your Own Baby
Upon the birth of her first child, the author took it upon herself to bestow an important blessing.…
Four Cups of Tea
A visit to a mosque and a simple gesture of kindness remind the author that, despite what the…