Why Zakat is the Antithesis of Interest | Explaining Islamic Economics
In the words of Jesus, "the one who has much is given more, and the one who has little, even that is taken away from him."
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Why Richard Dawkins is Wrong About Atheist Morality
Can we be good without God? In order to answer this question, we must first understand the nature…
What Would it Take for an Atheist to Believe in God?
Damir Rafi asks atheists what they need to believe in God — the results are entertaining...
Big Bang Cosmology in the Quran: A Response to Atheist Objections
Umar Nasser explains how the Quran describes the Big Bang perfectly, and answers atheist criticisms.
Did Religion Evolve from Polytheism to Monotheism?
Atheists for over 2000 years have said that religion went from many gods to One God. The problem is, that's not what the evidence tells us.
Why Atheism’s ‘God of The Gaps’ Argument is a Bad One
Since Europe emerged from its dark ages, science has seen perpetual progress, and we have become increasingly aware…
Is the Earth Really Flat According to the Quran? Wiki-Islam Refuted
Does the Quran really say that the Earth is flat? No — and Dr. Tahir Nasser explains why.
Is Interest the Opiate of the Masses?
Interest is the hidden drug of our consumerist society. We must wean ourselves off it, before it's too late, and transition onto Islamic Economics.
Book Review – ‘Emergence’ by Damir Rafi: A Story of Discovery, Unity and Fulfilment
Emergence by Damir Rafi explains Islam, and how to be an engaged but religious Muslim in the university scene.
What Staring Down a Black Hole Can Teach us About God
A team of scientists were able to capture an image of a black hole for the very first time. With this we are compelled to reflect: How do I fit into all of this?