Category Archive: SCHOLARS

Oct
07

Seven Stages of Deep-Dialogue

by Leonard Swidler, Temple University Deep-Dialogue requires that we undergo a profound change in the way that we think. It requires a change in our very being. The Seven Stages of Deep Dialogue have been delineated by Prof. Leonard Swidler, one of the world’s foremost thinkers in the field of interreligious and intercultural dialogue. – …

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Oct
07

Dialogue Decalogue

by Leonard Swidler, Temple University Dialogue in the interreligious, interideological sense is a conversation on a common subject between people with differing views undertaken so that they can learn from one another and grow. The Dialogue Decalogue formulated by Prof. Leonard Swidler sets forth the ground rules for dialogue. FIRST COMMANDMENT The essential purpose of …

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Dec
10

Do We Resemble Him in Our Behavior a Different Kind of Silence

Osman Nuri Topbaş 2009 – Jan/Feb, Issue: 015, Page: 004 Wisdom Magazine Mawlana said: “Uthman was a man with a great love for Allah; he would sit where the sermon was to be recited and he would remain silent until the call for asr prayer. All the time that this great Caliph was sitting there …

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Dec
10

Happy Family Life

by Osman Nuri Topbaş 2008 – Jan/Feb, Issue: 009, Page: 004 Wisdom Magazine Allah Almighty made the attribute of oneness exclusively for Himself, and created the rest of creation in pairs. He placed the law of attraction between the opposite sexes in order to unite them in marriage, through which they attain both material and …

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Dec
10

Manners and Measure When Serving Others

by Osman Nuri Topbaş 2009 – May/Jun, Issue: 017, Page: 004-WISDOM MAGAZINE O wayfarer! Do not think your knowledge is the reason for the mi’râj It is none other that service and adab that has taken the prophet to heaven Rahmetî Serving others is one of the social dimensions of servitude which Allah Almighty demands …

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Dec
02

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan on Muslim leadership in contemporary India

By Yoginder Sikand Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is one of India’s leading Islamic scholars. Based in New Delhi, he has authored over 100 books, and edits the monthly journal Al-Risala. He also heads the Centre for Peace and Spirituality. In this interview with Yoginder Sikand, he talks about the Muslim leadership in contemporary India. What do …

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Aug
16

A Brief Overview of Islam

by Fethullah Gulen The word “Islam” literally stems from the root “s-l-m” and the words “silm” and “salamah” which mean peace, and which indicate the “submission” or ‘surrender” of oneself to God Almighty, being obedient to His commands, embarking on a safe and secure path that leads to salvation, promising a sense of trust to …

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Aug
16

Being Shaped by Ramadan

by Fethullah Gulen At this time when we experience occasions of much sorrow and some contentment, we sense the promise in the advent of Ramadan, the month of mercy and forgiveness. In the climate of this month of light, we feel both spring and autumn at the same time in our inner worlds, seasons of …

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Jun
10

Exemplary Life of the Prophet Muhammad

by Osman Nuri Topbas The lifestyle of the Prophet (peace be upon him) is the best example for each and every human being. He is the best example of a religious leader. He is the finest example of a state leader. He is the example to follow for those who enter the garden of divine …

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Feb
20

Clash of Civilization or not?

by YOUSSEF AL QARADAWI From the most compassionate, peace be upon you and the blessings of God be upon you, ladies and gentlemen. It’s my pleasure to welcome you today to the state of Qatar to engage in dialogue together with an open mind and an open heart. We Muslims are ordered by our religion …

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Feb
10

Miracles Cannot Be Denied

by Fethullah Gulen The noble Prophet, upon him be peace and blessings, declared that he was a Prophet and, to prove his Prophethood, presented the glorious Qur’an and nearly 1,000 miracles. Their occurrence cannot be denied, for even the most obstinate unbelievers only charged him with sorcery. Unable to deny the miracles, they took them …

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Feb
09

Exterism in Islam?

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Jan
29

Edward Said UCLA Lecture 10

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Jan
29

Edward Said UCLA Lecture 9

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Jan
29

Edward Said UCLA Lecture 8

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Jan
29

Edward Said UCLA Lecture 7

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Jan
29

Edward Said UCLA Lecture 6

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Jan
29

Edward Said UCLA Lecture 5

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Jan
29

Edward Said UCLA Lecture 4

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Jan
29

Edward Said UCLA Lecture 3

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Jan
29

Edward Said UCLA Lecture 2

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Jan
29

Edward Said UCLA Lecture 1

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Jan
29

Orientalism as a Tool of Colonialism 1/4

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Jan
29

On Orientalism-Edward Said (4/4)

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Jan
29

On Orientalism-Edward Said (3/4)

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Jan
29

On Orientalism-Edward Said (2/4)

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Jan
29

On Orientalism-Edward Said

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Jan
29

Edward Said, “The Myth of the Clash of Civilizations” 3

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Jan
29

Edward Said, “The Myth of the Clash of Civilizations” 2

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Jan
29

Edward Said, “The Myth of the Clash of Civilizations” 1

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Jan
29

The Dialogue of Civilizations ( Dr. Badawi’s Opening Statements – 1 of 3 )

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Jan
29

Leonard Swidler Scottish Parliament Reflections

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Jan
21

World Religions and the Spirit of Tolerance

by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan In its declaration the United Nations held the year 1995 as the year of tolerance. Now we have come close to the end of the year. Tolerance is a permanent human requirement. In this respect the subject of today’s discussion is very important. All the great religions of the world can …

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Jan
21

Islam: A Tolerant Religion

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan So far as Islam is concerned, it is an entirely tolerant religion. Islam desires peace to prevail in the world. The Qur’an calls the way of Islam ‘the paths of Peace’ (5:16). The state of peace can never prevail in a society if a tolerant attitude is lacking in the people. Tolerance …

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Jan
21

non-Violence in Islam

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Non-violence should never be confused with inaction or passivity. Non-violence is action in the full sense of the word. Rather it is more forceful an action than that of violence. It is a fact that non-violent activism is more powerful and effective than violent activism. Non-violent activism is not limited in its …

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Jan
21

Tolerance-2

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan On January 1st, 1995, the United Nations proclaimed 1995 as the “Year of Tolerance,” saying that the ability to be tolerant of the actions, beliefs and opinions of others is a major factor in promoting world peace. The statement issued by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, (UNESCO) on …

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Jan
21

Tolerance

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan According to Voltaire, “Tolerance is a law of nature stamped on the heart of all men.” Nothing could be truer than this statement; tolerance is, indeed, a permanent law of nature. But it is not something which has to be externally imposed, for the human desire for tolerance is limitless. Just …

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Jan
21

Biography of Martin Lings

Biography of Martin Lings Martin Lings (1909-2005) was a leading member of the “Traditionalist” or “Perennialist” school and an acclaimed author, editor, translator, scholar, Arabist, and poet whose work centers on the relationship between God and man through religious doctrine, scripture, symbolism, literature, and art. He was an accomplished metaphysician and essayist who often turned …

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Jan
21

on Muslim Youth(media)

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Jan
21

why I came to Islam

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Jan
21

Changing The Tide / Islam in America(media)

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Jan
05

An approach to the Understanding of Islam-2

By: Dr. Ali Shariati The Second Night’s Lecture AS AN INTRODUCTION to tonight’s lecture, I think it will not be irrelevant to mention a few points before starting the main subject of my lecture. These points which I will mention may not directly relate to my basic words, but they are, nevertheless, vital and essential. …

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Jan
05

An approach to the Understanding of Islam-1

by Ali Shariati The First Night’s Lecture MY LECTURE is about the various approaches one can use to come to know Islam. It is an important scientific concept to review multiple approaches to the understanding of something in order to arrive at a particular methodology, which in our case is to come to understand Islam. …

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Jan
05

Islam Addresses All Human Faculties

by Fethullah Gulen As is explicit in the above mentioned verse, the Messenger’s method of education does not just purify our evil-commanding selves; rather, it is universal in nature and raises human hearts, spirits, minds, and souls to their ideal level. He respected and inspired reason; in fact, he led it to the highest rank …

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Jan
05

Social Justice in Islam

SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ISLAM by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan A gathering of intellectuals was convened at the Law College of Ranchi on December 14, 1991, under the persidentship of Mr. Justice Satishwar Rao. On that occasion I addressed the meeting on the topic of ‘Social Justice in Islam.’ The text of my address, including some later …

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Dec
31

Clash of the Uncivilized: Insights on the Cartoon Controversy

by Zaid Shakir As the crisis that has emerged in the aftermath of the publication of the infamous cartoons that claim to depict the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of God upon him, escalates, we would do well by stepping back and attempting to analyze the situation as dispassionately as possible. By doing so, as …

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Dec
31

Islam: Religion or Ideology?

by Zaid Shakir Introduction “Leave this Europe where they are never done talking of Man, yet they murder men everywhere they find them, at the corner of every one of their streets, in all corners of the globe. For centuries they have stifled almost all of humanity in the name of a so-called spiritual experience. …

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Dec
31

Imam Warith Deen Muhammad: A Muslim for Our Times

Imam Warith Deen Muhammad: A Muslim for Our Times By Imam Zaid Shakir Imam Warith Deen Muhammad, who passed away September 9th, in Chicago, Illinois, was not the best known American Muslim of his generation. Unlike his friend Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz), he did not become a symbol of black rage with excerpts of …

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Dec
31

Status of Women in Islam

by Jamal Badawi Family, society and ultimately the whole of mankind is treated by Islam on an ethical basis. Differentiation in sex is neither a credit nor a drawback for the sexes. Therefore, when we talk about status of woman in Islam it should not lead us to think that Islam has no specific guidelines, …

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Dec
31

Grand Mufti(Media)

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