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January 13, 2017 |Islam’s Metaphysical Economy: “Trade Based on Contentment”
In a number of verses, the Qur’an uses the term, “trade based or established on contentment of the parties involved in the transaction.” The term “contentment” appears in various places in the Qur’an and overall imparts a positive outlook. Here, I am interested in the specific framing and association of trade and contentment in the…
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September 13, 2016 |The Meaning of Eid for the Ummah
The Hajj, the fifth pillar in Islam, rightly serves as the culminating experience for a Muslim’s spiritual journey in life and the struggle with which it is associated. Following the rights of Hajj, believers all around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, meaning that which regularly returns. What is the meaning of…
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March 9, 2016 |Revisiting Al-Ghazali: Revelation and Reason!
On March 4-5, 2016, Zaytuna College hosted the Revisiting Al-Ghazali: Reason and Revelation Conference , which examined the work and contribution of one of the most influential scholars in Islamic history. Research papers and discussions revolved around a number of issues in Al-Ghazali’s works with an eye toward understanding and appreciating the unique approach present in…
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October 15, 2015 | Daily SabahOn Muslim toleration
In “A Letter Concerning Toleration” from exile in the Netherlands, John Locke articulated a truly liberal view concerning freedom of conscious that he hoped might help resolve Europe’s raging religious war that had killed millions. Europe’s religious conflicts and Christian sectarian wars raged in the 16th and 17th centuries with tumultuous debates centering on claims…
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September 10, 2015 | Daily Sabah
Abraham: Persecution, refuge and renewal
The hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca,-the Hajj, an ancient ritual traced all the way back to Abraham, is just around the corner and it is the perfect occasion to contextualize this year’s gathering with an eye on the unfolding refugee crisis. By no means is this the first time the world has witnessed a…
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August 17, 2015 | Daily Sabah
Books and reading in the Muslim world: A serious crisis
An imperative verb “Read”, it was the first word revealed in the Quran and is repeated twice in the initial few versus. Considering that the Quran, according to Muslims, is the last and final revelation to humankind, the first command points to the centrality of reading as a foundation and the path to approaching, connecting,…
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March 14, 2015 | Turkey Agenda
Zaytuna College: Accreditation and the Context of Education in America
A historical moment was ushered on March 7, 2015 as Zaytuna College and through it the American Muslim community received initial accreditation from WASC Senior College and University Commission. Zaytuna’s accreditation occasion is monumental and opens a much-needed space for Muslims at America’s academic table and with it the ability to offer unique perspectives toward…
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March 9, 2015 | Daily Sabah
Zaytuna College: An academic address for Muslims in America
March 4, 2015, stands as a historic date for American Muslims, as the WASC Senior College and University Commission granted initial accreditation to Zaytuna College, thus becoming the first Muslim liberal arts college to be accredited in the United States. The commission’s letter commended the “institution’s achievements” and praised Zaytuna leadership for “implementing a variety…
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July 6, 2014 | Turkey Agenda
From Fast to Feast: Meaning of Ramadan and the Global Poverty Crisis
Every year the month of Ramadan arrives ushering in fasting and spiritual contemplations about our words and deeds in this world and aspiration for the hereafter. During Ramadan, Muslims from all walks of life fast, pray and give charity as an expression of commitment to their faith and an articulation of a sense of collective…
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January 29, 2012 |
Al-Quds or Jerusalem – What’s in a Name?
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