Jefferson’s Qur’an
Thomas Jefferson occupies a special space among the Founding Fathers as the principal author of the Declaration of…
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Reflections of a Human Rights Advocate
Civil society has yet to define and accept broader human rights … The struggle goes on, building on…
Charitable Trusts in Medieval Islam
All over the vast Islamic world, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, various services that are fundamentally important…
Forlorn Ones
“You are a forlorn one in this worldErgo laugh not but cry o heart!” (Yunus Emre) Forlorn ones…
Ibn Bajja and A Duel with Duality
Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Yahya al Saigh or Ibn Bajja (Avempace) is a well-known twelfth century Spanish philosopher.1…
Securing Peace and Democracy: Consocational Democracy and the Role of Religious Leaders
A consocational democracy is a type of democracy which emphasizes the importance of power-sharing and decision-making among different…
Mala’, Manufacture of Consent, and True Freedom
Mala’, the ruling clique of a particular social order, throughout history have always been at the forefront to…
Responses to Conflict in Individualistic and Collectivistic Societies
Cultural differences have a potential to trigger conflicts at all levels, and the response each society gives to…
Seeking Forgiveness in the Service of God
Question: Why is seeking forgiveness needed even right after a good work in the service of God? It…
What Generations Expect from Education
What do we mean when we mention education and training in relation to our current and future generations?…
Exhibitions
Travel has never been easier than today, and growing numbers of passengers are filling airports and bus terminals…
Values in Education: Democratic Values
“Sentences are correct if you are right.” Yunus Emre People need to understand the values, ideas and practices…
Building Social Capital for Development: The Role of Religious Values and Virtues
This paper investigates the benefits that religious values and virtues can bring to bear on building social capital…
Significance of Philanthropic Institutions in Ottoman Social Life
“Waqf 1 is a social, legal and religious institution which played an important role in social, cultural and…
Faith, Worship, and Social Responsibility: The Ideal Person in the Qur’an
As with other sacred texts, one of the most important subjects regarding the Qur’an concerns its interpretation or…