An Occasionalist Picture of the Universe
When we watch a movie, we think that we see a continuous movement of an object. For instance,…
Creation
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Good Nature (Khuluq)
Good nature, in addition to meaning temperament, disposition, and character, is a goal to which a traveler aspires,…
I Am the Earth
My existence is essential for human life, and only human beings can truly appreciate my value. I was…
Existential Questions: Can We Avoid Them?
I recall a conversation that I had with my best friend in high school. I was deeply troubled…
The Heart of a Child
Caught in a child’s hand, the seashell becomes treasure, a catalyst of daydreams. Tunes hummed by innocence reach…
Infinity: A Window on Divinity
The infinite! No other question has ever moved so profoundly the spirit of man; no other idea has…
It’s me, Peter, your Nose!
You recognize light with your eyes, while you perceive sound waves with your ears. Earlier, those organs told…
On Nature, Beauty, and Transcendence: An Interview with Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Matter and Beyond explores a wide range of ethical, philosophical, spiritual and scientific questions through interviews with leading…
It’s us, Peter, your Eyes!
Dear Peter, the organs entrusted to you by the Creator have been describing themselves to you for quite…
The Appeal of the Qur’an to Observation and Reason
Humans are endowed with the faculties of reason and intellect, and to ask them to abandon their intellectual…
Beyond Order: Optimality and Sub-Optimality in the Universe
This article deals with the feature of the universe known as “optimality.” It particularly deals with optimality in…
The Nature of the Closeness of God
Is God close to human beings? If so, how close is He? Or is defining Him in terms…
Attaining Knowledge of God
Every human being is endowed with an inquisitive nature; there is an innate quest to find answers to…
Tafakkur (Reflection)
Tafakkur literally means to think on a subject deeply, systematically, and in great detail. In this context, it…
Speech, that Powerful Instrument of Error and Glory …
Speech is certainly one of the distinctive qualities of human beings that makes them superior to other animals.…