Each person is born in a religious environment that is not of his/her own choice. From the very beginning of human existence in this world, they are assigned the religion of their family or the ideology of the state. By the time individuals reach their teens they usually accept the beliefs of their parents or that of their particular society.However, when some people mature and are exposed to other beliefs and ideologies, they begin to question the validity of their own beliefs. See...

Islam is the belief in one God, translated into Arabic as Allah. He is one Supreme Being without shape and form that we can't comprehend. In the Arabic language, the word Islam has many meanings. It comes from the root of 'Islam' is described literally as meaning 'submission', 'surrender', 'peace' and 'safety'. Salaam is also known as one of Allah's attributes. A Muslim is a person who submits himself to the worship of Allah, therefore making all those who believed in the original message ...

Man must think on how he came into being, what the purpose of his life is, why he will die and what awaits him after death. He must question how he, himself, and the whole universe came into existence and how they continue to exist. While doing this, he must relieve himself of all constraints and prejudices. By thinking while isolating his conscience from all social, ideological and psychological obligations, the person should eventually perceive that the entire universe, including himself...

"And most certainly, thou (O Muhammad) are of most sublime and exalted character." (The Holy Qur'ân, 68:4)How the Topic AroseAbout ten years ago, a distant cousin of mine - Mr. Mohamed Mehtar Farooki gave me a typed quotation by the French historian, Lamartine. The quotation [A detailed exposition of the quotation will be found on page 38] purported to prove that Muhammad (pbuh), the prophet of Islam, was the greatest man that ever lived. Mr. Mehtar was in the habit ...

C. Why have there been in the last decade many discussions held between Christians and Muslims about their beliefs?M. I think because we both have several things in common. We believe in the One Creator Who sent many Prophets and in Jesus as the Messiah as well as the Word of God who was denied by the Jews.Our Holy Qur'an mentions in Surah 3:45:[Remember] when the angels said: 'O Mary! Verily Allah gives you the glad tidings of a Word from Him, his name will be Messi...

A Novel of Loss, Ancient Wisdom, and the Transformative Power of NatureRecipient of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award, the Page Turner Book Award for Contemporary Fiction, Eric Hoffer Book Award nominee, IIBA Finalist, and BBNYA Semi-Finalist.After the death of her mother, True finds herself emotionally untethered, quietly unraveling beneath the weight of grief and uncertainty. Hoping to find clarity in solitude, she retreats to the vast l...

The main purpose for writing this booklet is to reach those who believe in God and cause them to reflect on the nature of their beliefs in the light of reason and revelation. The booklet is actually the edited version of a lecture, which I have delivered on many occasions and in many locations around the world. The positive response of the varied audiences to this lecture encouraged me to prepare it as a booklet in order to make it accessible to a wider audience.I sincerely hope th...

When talking about Prophet Muhammad, may Allah exalt his mention, one should keep in mind that he is talking about the greatest individual in history. This is not a baseless claim; for the one who reads his biography, and learns of his mannerisms and ethics, while keeping aside all preconceived notions would certainly reach this conclusion. Some fair and just non-Muslims have reached this conclusion as well.Professor Hasan Ali, may Allah have mercy on him, said in his magazine 'Noo...

On October 26, 1909, the Korean patriot An Chunggun assassinated the Japanese statesman Ito Hirobumi in Harbin, China. More than a century later, the ramifications of An’s daring act continue to reverberate across East Asia and beyond. This volume explores the abiding significance of An, his life, and his written work, most notably On Peace in the East (Tongyang p’yonghwaron), from a variety of perspectives, especially historical, legal, literary, philosophical, and political. The ways in ...

In Visions of Democracy and Peace in Occupied Japan, Sigal Ben-Rafael Galanti examines American occupation of Japan during World War II and the evolution of Japan’s political parties to highlight the country’s struggles for a democratic and peaceful “Japanese Japan.” Using a dynamic analysis approach, Galanti examines the pre-war, pro-democratic ideals and legacies that built Japan’s political parties and the parties’ evolving views on regime matters, socioeconomic structure, international...

I was born to staunch Catholic Christian parents. Even from my youngest days, my father sometimes took me along with him when he went to preach, it was quite obvious that he wanted me to succeed him in his profession. By the time I reached grade twelve, I could preach the Gospels in my own way. In college, I often met my Protestant classmates and discussed the differences in our faiths and the performance of rituals.By the time I completed the first year in college, I was sufficient...

In "The War That Will End War," H. G. Wells presents a profound exploration of the catastrophic impacts of war and the enduring hope for a peaceful future. Written in the aftermath of World War I, the book combines a compelling narrative with Wells's signature blend of science fiction and political commentary. Through a series of essays interspersed with fictional vignettes, Wells critiques the prevailing ideologies of nationalism and militarism while advocating for a new world order groun...