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…
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Two Muslims Discussing Democracy
The following is a conversation between two Muslims, Jamal, a democrat, and Jalal, who has suspicions about democracy.…
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…
A New Religious America
Diana L. Eck. Diana Eck, leader of Harvard University’s Pluralism Project, introduces readers to America’s new religious landscape…
The Status of Dhimmis in the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire recognized three groups of non-Muslim minorities: ahl al-kitab (People of the Book), ahl al-dhimma (protected…
September 11: An Act of Violence
I have not yet comprehended why the American and European media have chosen to interpret this violent attack…
Universal Mercy and Education
The adage nowadays is that we all need love. So many people are talking about this. Islam teaches…
Terror From an Islamic Prospect
The word Islam is derived from silm and selamet, which mean submission, salvation, providing trustworthiness, and peace. Innumerable…
What are your ideas about women’s rights?
Q: What are your ideas about women’s rights? A: This is a very comprehensive subject. From one perspective…
Shattering the Myth: Islam beyond Violence
Bruce B. Lawrence According to the author, Islams response to modernity has passed through three stages: revivalism, reform…
Understanding Islam
Christianity and Islam are the two largest religious traditions. Both are global in scope. Together, the adherents of…
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 Perils of Nationalism
Third matter Nationalism or ethnic differences have been unleashed in this [twentieth] century, particularly by European officials following…
Islam Misunderstood Throughout the World
One of the three leading monotheistic religions in the world, Islam is a civilization practiced by 1.2 billion…
The Necessity Of Interfaith Dialogue
People are talking about peace, contentment, ecology, justice, tolerance, and dialogue. Unfortunately, the prevailing materialist worldview disturbs the…