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Zia H Shah
He is a physician practicing in Upstate New York. He is the Chief Editor of the Muslim Times, which has more than 43,000 followers in Twitter. He is also Chair of Religion and Science for the Muslim Sunrise, the oldest Muslim publication in North America. He has authored more than 400 articles on Islam, Christianity, Secularism and Religion & Science. Follow in Twitter: @The_MuslimTimes
Investigating Homeopathy’s Apparent Benefits in Plants, Animals, and Young Children
Presented by Zia H Shah MD Introduction Homeopathy is a controversial system of medicine based on ultra-diluted remedies, which by conventional science contain no active molecules. Mainstream evidence has repeatedly […]
Guided Evolution: Harmony of Divine Purpose and Natural Process
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Abstract In a world of breathtaking biological diversity, guided evolution offers a perspective that marries scientific understanding with spiritual insight. Rather than […]
Aesthetic Transcendence: How Beauty Reveals the Divine
Epigraph هُوَ اللَّهُ الْخَالِقُ الْبَارِئُ الْمُصَوِّرُ ۖ لَهُ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ ۚ يُسَبِّحُ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۖ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. […]
King Charles And Pope Leo XIV Pray Together In A 500 Year First and How Can it Help Muslims
Promoted Post: Mutually Assured Sectarian Cold War in Islam: Causes and a Path to Unity
Edgar Cayce (1877–1945): The ‘Sleeping Prophet’ – Life, Prophecies, and Legacy
Edgar Cayce was an American clairvoyant and self-proclaimed faith healer often called the “Sleeping Prophet” for his practice of entering trance states to give psychic readingsen.wikipedia.org. Born into a farming […]
The Placenta’s Evolution Over Millennia – A Quranic Reflection on Truth and Creation
Presented by Zia H Shah MD Abstract The mammalian placenta is a stunning example of nature’s ingenuity, evolving over tens of millions of years in part by repurposing viral genes. […]
Video: Is Quranic Knowledge for All or For the Elite Only?
Epigraph وَلَقَدْ يَسَّرْنَا الْقُرْآنَ لِلذِّكْرِ فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍ And indeed, We have made the Qur’an easy to understand and to remember. But is there anyone who would receive admonition? (Al […]
Peace of Mind through Prayer and Remembrance: A Commentary on Quran 13:28–29
Epigraph الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُم بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ ۗ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ طُوبَىٰ لَهُمْ وَحُسْنُ مَآبٍ Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Abstract Human […]
Comparative Study: Ahmadiyya Khilafat and Ismaili Imamat
Promoted post: What are the differences between Hanafi, Shafi, Hanbali and Maliki in Islam; Should we care? Presented by Zia H Shah MD Introduction The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and the […]
Bridging Science and Faith: A Pluralistic Intellectual, Philosophical, and Theological Paradigm
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Abstract In an age of unprecedented scientific advancement, a compelling paradigm is emerging that bridges empirical knowledge with spiritual wisdom. This article […]
Lord of the Worlds: Quranic Verses, Multiverse, and the Fine-Tuning of the Cosmos
Epigraph الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ “All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds!” (Al Quran 1:1) Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Abstract This paper […]
Ecstasy and Endorphins: The Neurobiology of Physical and Spiritual Practice
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Abstract Human beings often experience joy, peace or even ecstatic rapture during both vigorous physical activity and deep spiritual practice. This article […]
Modern Hindu Theology and Its Alignment with Western Philosophy and Science
Abstract In this lecture, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti embarks on a wide-ranging exploration of philosophy (“darshan”) and its interplay with religion and science. He argues that true philosophical inquiry arises once […]
The Nobel Prize in Economics: History, Influence, and Future in a Multipolar World
Abstract:This article provides a critical analysis of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences – often called the Nobel Prize in Economics – from its inception to its evolving role […]
Video: Hinduism vs Islam?
Monotheism vs Polytheism: Hinduism and Abrahamic Faiths in Comparative Perspective Presented by Zia H Shah MD Introduction Monotheism and polytheism represent two fundamentally different approaches to the divine. Monotheism is […]
Discovery of the Holy Lance (Spear of Longinus) in History
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Introduction The Holy Lance, also known as the Spear of Longinus, is the legendary weapon said to have pierced the side of […]
Human Morality: Atheism, Christianity or Islam?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Abstract:Human morality stands at a crossroads in the modern age. With the rise of secularism and skepticism, many have questioned whether moral […]