Forgiveness: A Prophetic Example
Fatih Harpci
The compelling conditions of our time offer human society two paths to choose from. We will either continue past enmities and stereotypes, or...
Sahur: Pre-dawn meal
Sahur is a meal that is eaten before early morning prayer in Ramadan. Sahur is regarded by Islamic traditions as a benefit of the blessings...
Religion and Social Change
Mustafa Ismet Uzun
The interpretation and perception of even just a single social action is multi-layered, multi-faceted, complex, and sophisticated. It almost seems impossible to...
Transforming Hardship into Mercy
Said Nursi
In His name, be He glorified!
Prisoners, especially those who are young, need the Risale-i Nur as much as they need bread. Young people,...
Understanding Islam
Charles A. Kimball
Christianity and Islam are the two largest religious traditions. Both are global in scope. Together, the adherents of these two communities of...
A Blessing for Pilgrims for Indigenous Rights
Allen G. Jorgenson
Friends, I was asked to provide a blessing for some pilgrims walking from Kitchener to Ottawa in support of Bill C 262,...
Living the Golden Rule
Muneeb Nasır
Words that sow divisions; emotional appeals that fuel populism; personal attacks that impute character and indifference that leads to misunderstanding.
More than ever, we...
Resisting Rising Populism
Muneeb Nasir
Populism strives when the fabric of society is frayed.
Demagoguery and populism rise when people give preference to emotions over thinking.
Social media facilitates populist...
The Richness of Canadian History and Identity
Hannah Sewpersaud
This year Canada is reaching a very important milestone; its 150th birthday. From the explorations of Jacques Cartier, to the victories in both...
History of Immigration
Anish Panday
On July 1st, 1867 Canada became a fully self-governing entity within the British Empire. This gave Canada the power to govern itself and...