The Case for Heaven
The question of what happens after we die is one that has been pondered by humans for centuries.…
Qur’an
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The Qur’an Made Me a Scientist
I am a cognitive neuroscientist experimenting on human cognition while learning and using language. In short, I am…
Moral of the Parable
Question: What are the messages given to believers in the parable of Cain and Abel? In relation to…
The Theological Dimension of the Thought of M. Fethullah Gülen (Part 2)
“Sincerity” in the Islamic Tradition Ikhlas is a Qur’anic concept that is variously translated as “sincerity” or “purity…
The Theological Dimension of the Thought of M. Fethullah Gülen (Part 1)
Gülen as Spiritual Master In recent years, much has been written about the thought of Fethullah Gülen and…
Joseph: Palace slave who chose jail to crime
Isn’t it strange, but also vividly true, that sunk in the deepest agony, some people lose their faith…
Jihad in Islam and Christianity
Politicians and anti-Muslim activists frequently take to audiences and websites to criticize the term jihad as a form…
Dialogue with the Qur’an: Understanding the Divine Message in Its Context and Beyond
The message of the Holy Qur’an is believed to be relevant for all Muslims, including those who lived…
The Smokeless Fire: Can We Explain the World of Jinn in Multi-Dimensional Logic?
Spatial dimensions and unseen reality, important in both science and religion, are areas that have perennially fascinated human…
Editorial: Diversifying Relationship with God
Evil and violence have always been a part of the human story. While every individual has both angelic…
Joseph Effect and Stock Prices
“And the king said one day: ‘I saw in a dream seven fat cows being devoured by seven…
Entering into the Risk of Real Dialogue
In memory of Stanley Ridge Prof. Stanley Ridge, the former Vice Rector of the University of the Western…
The Qur’an and Education: Transcending How We Understand Difference
“If God had so willed, He would have made you a single people,” the Qur’an states (5:48). However,…
The Sanctuary of Salvation
The sanctuary of salvation encapsulates our entire being as we attempt to engage with our Maker. Though we…
Jefferson’s Qur’an
Thomas Jefferson occupies a special space among the Founding Fathers as the principal author of the Declaration of…