Jinn in Islam: Beliefs, Terminology and Sources (Part 1)
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An overview of Islamic beliefs about jinn, Shaytan and Iblis, together with related terminology and traditions discussed in Islamic sources.
Angels in Islam: Roles, Names and Scriptural Traditions
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An overview of angels in Islamic thought, including their roles, names and descriptions in Quranic and hadith traditions.
Creation and the Seven Heavens in Islamic Thought
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An overview of Islamic descriptions of creation and the seven heavens, alongside the historical and scientific perspectives discussed in the article.
The Meaning of Alamin (Worlds) in Islamic Thought
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An exploration of the term alamin in Surah Al-Fatiha and the ways multiple worlds are described in Islamic religious discussion.
Angels Associated with the Divine Throne in Islamic Tradition
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A survey of Islamic descriptions of the Divine Throne and the angels associated with it in scriptural and later traditions.
The Divine Throne and Creation in Islamic Cosmology
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An overview of traditional Islamic descriptions of the Divine Throne and its place in discussions of creation and cosmology.
Dimensions in Quranic Interpretation and Modern Speculation
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A discussion of popular comparisons between dimensions, modern cosmological ideas and interpretations of Quranic passages.
Deja Vu, Parallel Worlds and Quranic Interpretation
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An examination of popular comparisons between deja vu, ideas about parallel worlds and interpretations of Quranic passages.
Dajjal, Yajuj and Majuj, Dhul-Qarnayn and Surah Al-Kahf
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A discussion of figures and narratives associated with Dajjal, Yajuj and Majuj, Dhul-Qarnayn and Surah Al-Kahf.
Moses and Al-Khidr in the Quranic Narrative
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A retelling and discussion of the Quranic account of Moses and Al-Khidr and the lessons commonly drawn from the narrative.