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The Word (Al- Ma’Rouf) In The Holy Quran, Muhammad Ahmad
The Word (Al- Ma’Rouf) In The Holy Quran, Muhammad Ahmad
Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات
As our Arabic language is marked by its capacity of expression, abundance of words and diversity of meanings, I want in this research to look into one word from the holy Quran which represents the supreme style. This word is "favor" which is mentioned in many places in the holy Quran. It denotes different meanings in one place not to mention its meanings in all places. "Maroof" in the verses that call for maroof bidding, denotes monotheism (to say that there is only one God), and belief in the prophecy of Mohamed (God's blessing and peace be upon him). In …
Catholics & Cultures: A Panoramic View In Search Of Greater Understanding, Stephanie M. Wong
Catholics & Cultures: A Panoramic View In Search Of Greater Understanding, Stephanie M. Wong
Journal of Global Catholicism
While internet-based technologies can open up greater awareness of the world or create self-perpetuating echo-chambers, the Catholics & Cultures project aspires to do the former. Aiming to ‘widen the lens’ on the variety of Catholic communities and practices, the site delivers on this goal by introducing viewers to a vast array of articles, pictures and videos from around the world. The organization of the site by country and by certain key features of lived Catholicism offers some interpretive guidance. However, the project could be strengthened as a pedagogical resource if it were more extensively thematized and hosted reflections on potential …