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"The Humanities and the Purpose of Human Creation" by Jawad Habib
To understand the purpose of human creation, it is essential to integrate philosophy, religion, psychology, and social sciences. Each discipline provides a unique perspective on the creation, existence, and purpose of humanity. Thus, the purpose of human life is not limited to a single aspect but can be explored from multiple viewpoints.
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"Qur’anic Themes in Minutes" by Muhsin Qara'ati
Consider God’s knowledge and power. If we know that all glories, strengths, and provisions are in His hands, we will never go toward other than Him to gain honor, strength, and provision.
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"A Study of Sunni and Shii Traditions Concerning Tahrif, Part 3" by Rasul Ja'fariyan
Some explicit statements found in the works of major Shia scholars prove their faith in the Qur'an's remaining safe from every form of alteration and deletion. These statements are a conclusive proof that the Qur'an as it exists today is exactly what has been revealed by God Almighty and that the Imamiyyah do not believe that any addition or deletion has occurred in it.
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"A Study of Sunni and Shii Traditions Concerning Tahrif, Part 2" by Rasul Ja'fariyan
Throughout the course of history, the Muslims' stand concerning the Qur'an is characterized by the absence of doubt, regarding any of the verses and their belief that it is in totally a revelation of God Almighty which has remained secure from deletions and additions.
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"Cultural Relations Between Christianity and Shia Islam" written by Sayyid Mustafa Muhaqqiq Damad
The image of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (S) bin `Abdullah in Muslims' view and the Christian view of the personality of Christ (`a) may not be compared reasonably, since the concept of prophethood of `Isa bin Maryam (`a) in the Christian milieu and the concept of the Prophet (S) in Islam is also different. Whenever we want to compare and contrast some sacred things in Islam and Christianity, we should try to compare the image of Christ in the Christian view with the words of the Qur'an and their nature, because both the Qur'an and `Isa Masih are called Kalimat Allah (The Word of Allah).
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“Authority from a Shi'ite Perspective” Written by Mohammad Legenhausen
God does whatever He wills, but His willing is never evil, because this would contradict His essence.
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"Authority and Tradition" Written by Ghasem Kakaie
According to Islam, human beings' otherworldly happiness passes through this world and, therefore, human beings must be actively involved in the social life. One of the striking aspects of the Holy Quran is that it announces plans and rules for social life.
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"Spiritual Poverty and Spirituality of the Poor from an Islamic Perspective" written by Hamed Fayazi
There are some wonderful hadiths, in which God is even said to be apologizing to the poor on the Day of Judgment: He will turn to them, “like a person who is apologizing,” and tell them, “I did not make you poor in the world because you were insignificant to me. You will see how I will treat you today: whoever helped you in the world, take their hands to the Paradise.”