Did Jesus Have Brothers or Sisters?
The pregnancy of Mary, the greatest example of purity, was a miracle of God and a wonder of…
Meaning
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Translation of Sufi Poetry
The misunderstanding and the misconception by some Western readers that Sufi poetry is strongly tinged with sensuality and…
Firar and I’tisam (Fleeing and Taking Shelter)
Firar, which literally means to run away from something, is used in Sufism to denote the journey from…
The Meaning of Jihad and its Implications in the World Today
The first revelation Muhammad ever received from God was “Read!” (Ali 1672). That was a fitting command for…
A Nanowindow to the Thirtieth Word
The Second Aim of the Thirtieth Word in the Risale-i Nur collection accurately describes the true meaning that…
On the Holy Qur’an and Its Interpretation
The Qur’an is God’s miraculous, matchless message that has been sent to all humanity via His last Messenger.…
Heart and Mind on Different Sides
The modern age has assumed a split between what is religious and what is worldly, and the Revelation…
Terror and Suicide Attacks: An Islamic Perspective
Frankly, I was happy to accept the request to prepare a foreword for the readers of the present…
Discussions on the Meaning of Life
One day a traveler in the desert was being pursued by a ferocious animal; he saw in front…
Making Meaning with an Islamic Wordview
The role of meaning is of paramount importance in human life (Frankl, 1963). Human beings have a natural…
The Month Overflowing With Mercy
There is no month but Ramadan that can sail by with relentless joy, everlasting pleasure and never fading…
The Twelfth Word
This Word presents a brief comparison between the Qur’an’s sacred wisdom and human philosophy, a concise summary of…
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 Rise and Demise of Consciousness
The Rise and Demise of Consciousness’, ”, ‘In the very near future, neuroscience researchers will be able to…
Spirituality and Religion in the Workplace
What is the meaning of work in my life? Does my work contribute something meaningful to society? Is…