Zawq and ‘Atash (Pleasure and Thirst)
Meaning the feeling of happiness and satisfaction, and enjoyment and amusement, zawq (pleasure) in Sufi terminology is one…
Religion
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The Role of Myth and Ritual in Religion
Throughout history, religion and its diverse aspects, such as myth and ritual, have been of great significance for…
The Existence of God – According to Muslim Theologians and Thinkers
Proving the existence of God is a venture that numerous Muslim philosophers, theologians, and thinkers have been attempting…
Dahsha and Hayman (Amazement and Stupor)
While discussing ecstasy and willful rapture, we have mentioned the states of dahsha (utmost astonishment) and hayman (stupor).…
Isa, Alayhi Al-Salam
Who was Jesus? For Muslims, Jesus is one of the five elite prophets, and he will come again…
Science and Religion in a World of Religious Pluralism
We live in a time of deep division: Will the coming years reveal an increasing number of partnerships…
Does Islam Promote Violence?
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, a huge number of books and articles have been published investigating…
Prayer – A Hotline to God?
As newborn children, we are not able, for example, to shoo away even a fly that lands on…
Jihad and Qital: Two Concepts Where Confusion About Islam Starts
In this article, I will try to summarize the concept of jihad and war according to the Qur’an,…
Causality in Science and Religion
One of the most appealing questions in the history of science is if science and religion can be…
Numerical Codes and Gematrical Mysteries in the Qur’an
Just as there is a perfect order that allows life to exist and function, there are incredible numerical…
Religion and Social Change
he debate over religion’s role in social change has been raging for centuries. The interpretation and perception of…
The Prophet of Islam and His Universal Message
Theologically speaking, the universality of Muhammad’s (peace and blessings be upon him) message comes from the concept 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…
Meyerovitch: A Lover of God
The author of Towards the Heart of Islam: A Woman’s Approach and Prayer in Islam, Prof. Eva de…