Tag: Christianity
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In Defense of the Miraculous Creation of Prophet Adam
The notion of common ancestry of all species — including humans — seems to be irreconcilable with the traditional account of Adam’s miraculous creation without ancestors.
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Parallels in Sacred Texts: A Closer Look at the Miracles of Jesus ﷺ and Muḥammad ﷺ
Throughout the world, children and adults alike eagerly await the advent of December every year. The season of happiness and joy, our Christian neighbors enjoy the spirit of Christmas by singing carols and reminding one another of the birth, teachings, parables, miracles and other stories related to the life of Jesus Christ ﷺ .
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The Secularization of Christmas
I have a vivid memory from a time in middle school when I begged my parents to let me partake in our school’s annual Christmas celebrations. Every year, classes were canceled on the last Friday before winter break and all the students would be ushered to the school gymnasium to listen to Christmas music, have…
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Ideology and Globalization
Defining “ideology” is a burdensome feat, as the term is used in a plethora of diverse contexts.
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Tasawwuf as Islamic Existentialism
Existence is a strange thing. While it permeates all that is and all that we experience, it eludes our grasp.
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The Islamic Tradition: Philosophy in the Margins
The oft-repeated definition of philosophy is the love of wisdom.
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Acknowledging the Role of Scholarship
If we defend the experts in matters of this world, why do we so easily neglect the experts in matters of the afterlife?