I stumbled across this info-graphic and wanted to share it with you. . . What are some of the paths that lead toward doubt for American Muslims? Based on the inaugural project of Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research exploring the dynamics of doubt in the American Muslim community, this info-graphic provides an elaboration of some […]
“Seeing God” Through the Darkness
I realize it might sound strange, but I worry a great deal about the ultimate fate of those that I love, and even those I do not know. Not for some selfish reason of wanting to spend my afterlife with them, but so that when they reach the end of their lives, they are not […]
Does Religion Make People Moral?
I wanted to share with you some great ideas written by one of my favorite authors, Mustafa Akyol: ‘Religion can work in two fundamentally different ways: It can be a source of self-education, or it can be a source of self-glorification. Self-education can make people more moral, while self-glorification can make them considerably less moral.’ […]
Why Does Islam Call Itself “God’s Religion?”
I wanted to share with you another excerpt from my fourth book, Islamic Law, Theology, and Practice. Many times we get a die-hard atheist in our class. These people have an ax to grind with all religions in general and Islam in particular. This particular exchange was really heated and intense, so I thought you might like […]
The Problem of Evil – Islam’s Response
I wanted to share with you an excerpt from my fourth book, Islamic Law, Theology, and Practice. Every now and then, I get the question of how an All-Good, All-Knowing, All-Powerful God could allow the pain and suffering we observe in life. . . “I teach religious studies, so I am familiar with Islam and especially its […]
My Favorite Current Events Books
As promised, here is the third in a series of book recommendations about various Islamic and ecumenical topics. Today, I will share with you my favorite Muslim Current Events books.
