by Dr. M. Nazir Khan | Sep 14, 2017 | Life and Philosophy
As you are reading this article, you likely believe that you are awake and not dreaming. You are confident that you know who you are, and that you are present in the real world and not, for instance, simply connected to an elaborate computer simulation that makes your...
by Dr. M. Nazir Khan | Mar 15, 2015 | Spirituality and Values
Society is filled with imagery of that which is not real – whether artificial personalities in media, the latest celebrity gossip, fake images in advertisements, or fictional stories in film and on television. Is life just about filling one’s mind with...
by Dr. M. Nazir Khan | Jan 28, 2015 | Guidance and Scripture
This is a continuation of the discussion on the role of scholars. Please read the preceding part 1, and part 2. Do scholars sometimes make mistakes? Despite the advantage afforded by lengthy educational training, human error is inescapable. Imam Malik (d.179H)...
by Dr. M. Nazir Khan | Jan 12, 2015 | Spirituality and Values
How do human beings live together on a planet with so many different moral systems, ideologies and religions? What does Islam say about dealing with non-Muslims? Doesn’t religion always create artificial barriers between people? In order for people to live...
by Dr. M. Nazir Khan | Jan 10, 2015 | Spirituality and Values
What is it that makes my life worth living? Some people have the luxury of approaching this question as a mere philosophical exercise; for others, this question continues to haunt them, driving them to the depths of depression. Is life really just the pursuit of...
