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The Power of Forgiveness and Repentance: A Journey to Self-Liberation

The paradox about forgiveness is that it is less about the one being forgiven and more about liberating oneself. The great Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” Forgiveness is a fundamental precondition for peaceful living. Being wronged by another puts us in a […]

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Family Unity and Togetherness

Community is a fundamental aspect of religious life in any tradition, with family—the first micro-community we inhabit—serving as a scaffolding  for broader community systems. The health of a community heavily relies on the strength of its members’ family dynamics.The family unit is where we first learn to love and be loved. Without learning these essential

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Ethical Reflections on Sacrifice Across Cultures

Ethical Reflections on Sacrifice Across Cultures

Every year, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha (“Feast of the Ethical Offering”). It is one of the holiest days in the calendar, commemorating the story—shared across all 3 Abrahamic faiths—of Ibrahim (Abraham) being commanded by Allah (God) to ethically offer his son Ismail (Isaac) as a test of faith. Once it was clear that Ibrahim was

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