religious-studies
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The Qur’an establishes the link between taqwā, furqān, and renewal: “O you who believe, if you fear Allah, He will grant you a criterion (furqān), remove your misdeeds, and forgive you” (Qur’an 8:29, Sahih International, 1997). The mujaddidūn of Islamic history embodied this principle through their distinct relationships with the Qur’an and Hadith. Each mujaddid’s
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Constructive Overview of Religion, Spirituality, and Faith Religion, spirituality, and faith are often used interchangeably in everyday discourse, yet they represent distinct but overlapping dimensions of human experience. Each provides unique frameworks for understanding existence, meaning, morality, and transcendence. Religion is typically institutional, structured, and communal; spirituality emphasizes the inner journey, personal transformation, and transcendence;
