Category Archives: Prophet-Muhammad

Mary to the Rescue – How the Mother of Jesus saved the first Muslim Refugees

Posted on December 23, 2025 by zeynebsayilgan

Zeyneb Sayılgan, Ph.D. I return often to an important event from the very beginning of Islamic history, because it refuses to let me give in to despair. At a time when Muslim immigrants and refugees are routinely dehumanized and demonized … Continue reading →

Posted in Bediüzzaman-Said-Nursi, Community, God, Islam, Jesus, Mary, Prophet-Muhammad, Quran, Risale-i Nur | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Mary to the Rescue – How the Mother of Jesus saved the first Muslim Refugees

Islamophobia in the Classroom: Memories of a Muslim Student

Posted on December 22, 2025 by zeynebsayilgan

by Zeyneb Sayılgan, Ph.D. Being bullied in school is a painful experience. When this injury is inflicted by teachers, though, it reaches another level. Your trust in adults who are supposed to nurture, guide and protect you is fundamentally shaken. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bediüzzaman-Said-Nursi, Community, God, Islam, Prophet-Muhammad, Quran, Risale-i Nur | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Islamophobia in the Classroom: Memories of a Muslim Student

Pope Leo in Türkiye: Deepening Christian-Muslim Understanding

Posted on December 2, 2025 by zeynebsayilgan

Pope Leo is visiting Türkiye – a country I call home and to which I have taken many Christian students to explore our shared religious history. Of course, Nicea (modern day Iznik) is a must visit destination in that regard. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bediüzzaman-Said-Nursi, Community, Jesus, Mary, Prayer, Prophet-Muhammad, Quran | Tagged , | Comments Off on Pope Leo in Türkiye: Deepening Christian-Muslim Understanding

Nostra Aetate at 60 – A Muslim Reflects on its Enduring Call to Mutual Understanding

Posted on October 30, 2025 by zeynebsayilgan

Akdamar Church in Van – Türkiye I grew up as a Muslim child of immigrants in Germany in the beautiful city of Mainz. Surrounded by a rich Catholic culture, I often felt the weight of being seen as “other.” I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bediüzzaman-Said-Nursi, Community, God, Islam, Jesus, Mary, Prophet-Muhammad, Quran, Risale-i Nur | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Nostra Aetate at 60 – A Muslim Reflects on its Enduring Call to Mutual Understanding

Hajj 2025 – The Ancient United Nations Assembly 

Posted on June 5, 2025 by zeynebsayilgan

The hajj – the pilgrimage season which is attended by almost three million Muslims every year – is around the corner. With people from around 180 countries, this sacred ritual of Islam remains the largest gathering of humanity to this … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, God, Hajj, Islam, Prophet-Muhammad | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Hajj 2025 – The Ancient United Nations Assembly 

The Hajj: A Muslim Vision for the Interreligious Life

Posted on June 13, 2024 by zeynebsayilgan

Community is a messy and wild business. As someone who loves her community deeply, sometimes my impulse is to withdraw and be in my own little bubble. It is not easy to get along, collaborate, communicate and cooperate. Giving up … Continue reading →

Posted in Bediüzzaman-Said-Nursi, Community, God, Hajj, Islam, Prophet-Muhammad, Risale-i Nur | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on The Hajj: A Muslim Vision for the Interreligious Life