Religion, Violence, and Reconciliation
Thomas Petriano, Ph.D, is the chairperson of the Religious Studies Department of St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, NY.…
Peace
126 articles
Editorial (Issue 45)
Another year has passed, leaving much for us to take lessons from. We have seen a dictator leave…
Mutual Identity For Peace
Despite all the scientific and technological advances achieved during the twentieth century, it is a tragic fact that…
Terror From an Islamic Prospect
The word Islam is derived from silm and selamet, which mean submission, salvation, providing trustworthiness, and peace. Innumerable…
Democratic Peace: Perpetual Peace is Possible
The twentieth century was the bloodiest century in human history. From 1900-96, approximately 110 million people died during…
Interreligious and Intercultural Dialog Guidelines
We believe the following: 1) Dialogue is only possible when we respect each other’s individuality. Thus, knowledge of…
The Necessity Of Interfaith Dialogue
People are talking about peace, contentment, ecology, justice, tolerance, and dialogue. Unfortunately, the prevailing materialist worldview disturbs the…
What does guidance mean, and how can one guide someone else?
Q: What does guidance mean, and how can one guide someone else? A: Guidance is a light that God…
Fethullah Gulen: His Remarkable Achievement
Fethullah Gulen, more familiarly known by the affectionate and respectful title of Hodja Effendi, is a contemporary Islamic…
No Difference Between A Governor And A Subject
Abu Ubayda commanded the Muslim armies fighting in Syria during the early years of the Caliphate of Umar.…
No Discrimination of Colour and Race
Bilal Habashi was among the pioneers of Islam. He was a slave of Umayya ibn Khalaf, one of…
What kind of beings are jinn and can they appear in different forms in the visible, material world?
The nature of jinn Jinn are conscious beings charged with Divine obligations. The word jinn literally means something…
Transgenic Technology and Religion
Nuclear transfer is used in mammals as both a tool for embryonic studies and as a method for…
Duty for Each Articulation of the Body
At a time when little was known about the anatomy of man, the Prophet Muhammad, upon him be…
The World Wide Messianic Mission Attributed To Jesus Christ Toward the End of Time
Some of the first converts to Islam were subjected to the severest persecutions in Makka. They bore them…