Faith, Worship, and Social Responsibility: The Ideal Person in the Qur’an
As with other sacred texts, one of the most important subjects regarding the Qur’an concerns its interpretation or…
Qur’an
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Abu Bakr: An Epitome of Truthfulness
Arabia … a desert as huge as almost three thousand square kilometers. A desert, but one from which…
Divergent Thinking and the Religious Texts: The Case of Islam
The concept of divergent thinking was first mentioned by prominent psychologist J. P. Guilford (1950), who defined it…
The Prophet Muhammad’s Illiteracy
Question: Was the Prophet illiterate throughout his life? Or did he-the one for whom veils were lifted with…
Jihad
Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America there is not an Islamic…
Does the Qur’an Sanction War?
In Islamic jurisprudence, no divinely ordained clergy rule on religious matters. There are only scholars, learned people that…
Sabr (Patience)
Sabr literally means enduring, bearing, and resisting pain; suffering and difficulty; and dealing calmly with problems. In more…
Islamic Relations with Jews and Christians
The Qur’an expresses a range of positive and negative attitudes toward Jews and Christians. The doctrine found in…
Mary: Her Conception and the Birth of the Messiah
Why we chose Mary We are a small group of women of Turkish-Muslim and Catholic origins who became…
The Islamic Propensity for Science
The naive view of religion and science sees them in direct opposition to one another, and given the…
The Great Flood of Questions
Nowadays, we are alerted by scientists about possible future floods due to extreme weather events or melting of…
My Dear Joseph
“My dear Joseph …” These were the words of Jacob as he wept for his beloved, trustful and…
Sidq (Truthfulness)
Meaning true thought, true words and true actions, sidq is reflected in the life of a traveler on…
The Meaning of Wisdom
Question: “He grants Wisdom to whomever He wills, and whoever is granted Wisdom, had indeed been granted much…
Humility (Tawadu)
Tawadu (modesty and humility) is the opposite of arrogance, pride, and haughtiness. It can also be interpreted as…