Greed and Its Consequences
O people of belief, now you understand how harmful enmity is. Greed is another great disease, and just…
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The Distortion of an Image
The origin of the debate The Biblical account, found in Genesis 2:4-3:24, has been fundamental in religious and…
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…
A Comparative Approach to Islam and Democracy
Fethullah Gulen has spent much of his life as a religious teacher in Turkey. He is author of…
The Necessity of Reflection and Self-Criticism
Our first and foremost duty is to discover ourselves and then turn toward God through the illuminated prism…
The Perils of Nationalism
Third matter Nationalism or ethnic differences have been unleashed in this [twentieth] century, particularly by European officials following…
Remember Mary in the Book
The Qur’an informs us of former Prophets and religious figures sent by God to proclaim His Oneness. Islam…
Global Development
In Academics Religion and Science: The Institute on Religion in an Age of Science, Inc., will convene on…
Four Short Signs Alluding to Divine Unity
First Sign O worshipper of causes! Imagine that you see a splendid palace being built of different, marvelous…
Reality and the Afterlife
What is reality? What is illusion? Do we have free will, or is our life somehow preprogrammed? Such…
Why is atheism so widespread?
Q: Why is atheism so widespread? A: Atheism means denying God’s existence, rejecting His commandments, avoiding religious reflection and…
Question and Answer
Question: How should we, especially those of us who are young, interact with the world? Answer: Today’s social environment is…
Editorial (Issue 35)
Perceived Differences and Artifical Realities One of the greatest plagues of history has been our propensity to deny…
An Allegory of the Divine System
Two people travel together. At a fork in the road, they ask a wise old man which way…
What is the spirit, and how does it affect us?
Q: What is the spirit, and how does it affect us? A: There are many worlds, among them those…