Aspects of Islam Religion One insightful aspect of Islam is the role of Salat, the formal prayer performed five times daily. Regularly applying this practice helps believers be mindful and divide...
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Mundaka Upanishad Chapter 11 of Valkenberg’s World Religions in Dialogue examines how the Mundaka Upanishad is a primary text regarding knowledge of the divine and spiritual wisdom among...
A Reflection on Qur’an One of the strongest themes throughout Valkenberg’s meditation upon the Qur’an verses 2:285–286 is the promise of divine understanding amidst human turmoil. The line that...
Aspect of the Religion One of the more thought-provoking areas of Judaism that I found interesting and rich in its complexities is the Halakhah, the entire body of Jewish law. Halakhah applies not...
A Reflection on Avraham’s Faith The account of Avraham and Yitzhak from World Religions in Dialogue provides rich insight into faith, obedience, and providence from God. One phrase that resonates...
Aspects of Religion One of the most insightful aspects of Islam that resonated with me in this week’s readings is the Five Pillars of Islam. These essential practices, which include faith (Shahada),...