What does the Qur’an say about science?
Q: What does the Qur’an say about science? A: The Qur’an was revealed to make us aware of…
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Universal Mercy and Education
The adage nowadays is that we all need love. So many people are talking about this. Islam teaches…
The Japanese Path to National Development
The twentieth century was marked by failed utopias: Maoist China, Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, and…
The Virtual University and E-Learning
The perennial questions How do people learn? and What do they need to know? have challenged educators since…
Editorial (Issue 38)
During this time of uncertainty and tension, we should take a moment to remember religion’s central teaching: Do…
Thirteenth Word
He: A point of Divine Unity* In His Name, be He glorified. There is nothing but it glorifies…
What We Expect from the Righteous Generation…
The first and most important criteria of righteousness is perfect faith. The Qur’an determines the purpose of humanity’s…
Rethinking Plato: Philisophical Idealism and Political Totalitarianism
Plato’s (427-347 B.C.E.) political ideas remain influential. His idealist philosophy emphasizes ideas and ideals (independent of material and…
Interreligious and Intercultural Dialog Guidelines
We believe the following: 1) Dialogue is only possible when we respect each other’s individuality. Thus, knowledge of…
Science and Religion:Between Friction and Harmony
Can science and religion coexist? Can an inquisitive mind adopt any religion? Are faith and scientific inquiry incompatible?…
Human Perfection
Human beings resemble tender children. Our strength originates in our weakness, and our power in our impotence. All…
Editorial (Issue 33)
Our Interrelated World Civilizations are built on knowledge and a worldview of how it fits together. At some…
Why do we need to worship God?
Question: What is the point of worship, and why does it have to be done in a certain way?…
Editorial (Issue 30)
Interactive Process Time continues its relentless movement forward at an ever-faster pace. Despite of all the technological advancements…
Upon The Unknown And The Unknowable
The process of knowing occurs with the interaction of three components: the person who knows (subject), that which…