Civilization and the Confusion of Conceptions
Traditionally, civilization has been defined as the coexistence of people who come together around humanistic thoughts and feelings,…
Belief
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Islam Misunderstood Throughout the World
One of the three leading monotheistic religions in the world, Islam is a civilization practiced by 1.2 billion…
An Allegory of the Divine System
Two people travel together. At a fork in the road, they ask a wise old man which way…
The Meaning of Life
Are all of life’s hardships worth enduring? The answer depends on what our goal is in living. In…
The Light of Belief and The Darkness of Unbelief
Surely We created humanity of the best pattern. Then We reduced humanity to the lowest of the low,…
Religion and Human Conflict
People disillusioned by false practices of faith, as well as the nonreligious, argue that religion brings only fear,…
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…
Why should I believe in the Resurrection and the Afterlife?
Q: Why should I believe in the Resurrection and the Afterlife? A: After belief in God, this is the…
An Ideal Society
Groups formed by disorganized and sinful (disobedient) individuals are merely crowds with no esthetic values, people far from…
Spirituality and Religion in the Workplace
What is the meaning of work in my life? Does my work contribute something meaningful to society? Is…
Islam’s Tolerance Toward Christians
The Qur’an calls Christians and Jews “the People of the Book,” meaning those who have a Divinely revealed…
Human Perfection
Are we meant to be more than just intelligent animals? With respect to action and bodily endeavors, we…
Humanity’s Progress to Happiness and Decline to Misery
[Humanity has been created on the most excellent pattern and given the most comprehensive abilities. As a result,…
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…