It Is Time to Listen to One Another
When we thought we were headed towards days of light and filled with hope, all of a sudden,…
Respect
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How to Respond to Oppression
Question: Oppression is everywhere and exists in almost every form. How should believers respond to oppression when they…
Self-Concealment (Talbis)
Self-concealment means that the perfected servants of God who attribute to God whatever good or virtues that they…
Real Freedom
Question: “There is no greater title and position than servanthood to God. Even if there is, it must…
Having Bad Opinion of Others: A Disease to Topple a Person
Question: Is having bad opinion of others actually self-inflicting? Answer: “When you hear a man say, ‘The people are…
Staying behind for Profound Knowledge
Question: What are the lessons today’s believers should draw from the following Divine message: “Believers should not go…
Religion: More Than Life or Life Itself?
Respect for life is more than a religious value; it is a constituent dimension of faith found in…
Life (Hayah)
Hayah, which can be translated as liveliness and being alive, means that a heart which is already dead…
Cultural Considerations in Education
It is essential for people who work internationally or in multicultural settings to familiarize themselves with implications of…
Parents: The First Teachers in the School of Humanity
It is very interesting to note the importance that God places on children respecting and honoring parents. The…
Cultural and Religious Co-existence: An Australian Perspective
The concept of multiculturalism in Australia has been widely written and spoken about over the past fifty years.…
Hearts and Minds for a Country: Nation and the Construction of Self Identity
We can speak of an alienation that comes with the contractual culture of the modern state. Nevertheless, such…
Perspectives on Identity and Religion
What is identity? What is its relationship to religion and culture? How does it relate to modernization? What…
Feast of Sacrifice Spreading The Spirit of Love, Care, and Sharing
On the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, Christians and Muslims come together to celebrate abundance. Thursday, November 1st, 2012.…
Addiction of Status
Though less known than drug addictions, status addiction can cause serious harm to individuals and society. One of…