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Learning about priorities from creation

Qussai and Elias February 20, 2019 Abraham Charity Creation Economics Ibrahim Moral Development Morality Natural Islam Natural Law Nature Values Zakat

“We can observe several aspects of creation that demonstrate laws in the natural order,”

The sha’air of Allah, manifestations of Truth

Qussai and Elias January 20, 2019 Abraham Creation Ibrahim Monotheism Natural Law Reason Universal Principles Values Wisdom

“They are called sha’air because they point to what is known to be guidance.”

Reconciling natural laws and ethical values

Qussai and Elias February 28, 2018 Abraham Arabic Ethics Ibrahim Natural Law Nature Purifying the soul Science Universal Principles Values Wisdom

“We revealed the Book to you to make clear all things,”

Social media, a blessing or a curse?

Qussai and Elias November 17, 2017 Communication Creation Duality Falsehood Gossip Knowledge Mediums Social Media Society Speech Truth

“Part of perfection in Islam is for a person to leave what does not concern him.”

Inclining to the truth, diverting from destruction

Qussai and Elias July 31, 2017 Abraham Creation Heart Heritage Humanity Identity Natural Law Nature Reason Truth Values

“We revealed to you to follow the religion of Abraham, inclining toward truth,”

On offensive jihad, the Arabs have a saying

Qussai and Elias July 16, 2017 Caliphate Colonialism Compassion Extremism Freedom Hajj pilgrimage History Humanity Ideology Imam Malik Jihad Justice Kharijism Maqasid al-Sharia Natural Law Offensive Jihad Pillars of Islam Sharia Terrorism

“This vision of hope is what we firmly believe in,”

A dangerous heritage, a clash of civilizations

Qussai and Elias July 12, 2017 Civilization Clash of Civilizations Creation Culture Heritage Marshall McLuhan Mediums Nations Natural Law Nature Technology Terrorism Tribalism

“Islam does not unconditionally support any culture or nation or sect or party.”

Divine language as the path to peace

Qussai and Elias April 20, 2017 Arabic Availability Heuristic Balance History Individualism Jesus Knowledge Language Marshall McLuhan Peace Reason Semitic Language Terrorism

“We did not teach him poetry, nor is it befitting for him.” (36:69)

Engaging the Truth and changing the narrative

Qussai and Elias March 17, 2017 Compassion Creation Falsehood Hereafter Imam Malik Justice Love Natural Law Nature Stories Sunnah Truth Values

“Allah created the heavens and the earth in truth.”

Reason and self-doubt in Surat al-Kahf

Qussai and Elias February 20, 2017 Arrogance Friday Godel Humility Imam Ash-Shafi'ee Knowledge Monotheism Moses Reason Self-doubt Surat al-Kahf Thomas Kuhn Wisdom

“Shall I tell you about those who lose the most with their deeds?”