Islam and the Environment: An Interview Questions and answers on environmental ethics in Islam, the gap between religious teaching and practice in Muslim-majority countries, and where change might begin. Religion and ecology 1 okt. 2026 Essays
The multifaceted journey of Islam in Europe and the Netherlands How Muslim communities came to the Netherlands, how diverse they are, and why that diversity matters for understanding Islam in Europe. Islam in Europe 1 okt. 2026 Essays
Academic research into Islam in Europe and the Netherlands An overview of research on Islam in Europe and the Netherlands, its blind spots, and the case for measuring religiosity beyond a single, monolithic model. Islam in Europe 1 okt. 2026 Essays
A century of change: the evolution of Islam in Europe A selective timeline of events that shaped Muslim life in Europe and public debate about Islam, with particular attention to the Netherlands. Entries marked Netherlands concern Dutch developments. Last updated September 2026. Islam in Europe 1 okt. 2026 Essays
Why religion matters: religion and the environment The relationship between man and his environment is as old as the first appearance of life on this planet, but a disharmony or imbalance in this relationship is clearly a recent occurrence. By a modest estimate [1] , it may be said that the earth came in Religion and ecology 1 okt. 2026 Essays
Between Norm and Practice: Islam and the Environment in Turkey Why do environmental attitudes and practices in Muslim-majority societies often differ from religious environmental teachings? A sociological and philosophical reading, with a focus on Turkey. Religion and ecology 1 okt. 2026 Essays
Animals in Islamic tradition and Muslim culture The Quran and the prophetic tradition have included the obligatory ways to protect and treat animals since more than 1400 years ago. According to Islamic doctrine, humanity is not permitted to do just anything to living things [1] and must only take their Religion and ecology 1 okt. 2026 Essays
From synagogue to mosque: the Mescidi Aksa in The Hague For more than 130 years the building on the Wagenstraat was the main synagogue of The Hague. Since 1979 it has been the Mescidi Aksa, the city’s first Turkish mosque, now run by Diyanet. 29 sep. 2026 Essays
Ömer F. Gürlesin Al Mizan, an Islamic covenant for the earth One of the notable differences between Islam and Christianity is Islam's decentralized structure, which contrasts with the central authority observed in the Roman Catholic Church, particularly through... 19 apr. 2024 Essays
Ömer F. Gürlesin Exploring 'Demon 79' as a Reflection of Our Times In a world increasingly captivated by the specter of global crises, apocalyptic narratives have found a prominent place in our collective consciousness. From ancient prophecies to modern science ficti... 26 jul. 2023 Essays
Ömer F. Gürlesin Does wastefulness break the fast? The philosophical foundations of fasting can be traced back to various religious and cultural traditions. It is possible to argue that fasting practices in Abrahamic religions share some similarities ... 13 jul. 2023 Essays
