Plotinian Metaphysics
Introduction
Those whose eyes of the heart are opened to the metaphysical realities, as they have reached the highest echelons of the ...
Posts by Jamia Ilmiya
Occidentology Part II: The Renaissance
In the etymology of the term “Renaissance” one finds that it derives from the Old French renaissance, literally meaning "rebirth," and ...
Occidentology Part I: From the Greek Legacy to Scholasticism
1.0 Introduction
Occidentology, in its truest sense, is neither a superficial, sociological endeavour nor a linear, historical orienta...
Education in the Modern World
To speak about education in the modern world, it is necessary to begin by answering the question: What is the modern world? Simply stat...
The Difference between the Names and Attributes of God
Introduction
Theologians and even philosophers don’t distinguish between the names of God and the attributes of God and rather they tr...
Avoiding Qum Seminary Burnout: 5 Inner Disciplines for Sustained Spiritual Resilience
Qum signifies something different than “just a city” – a haven of sacred knowledge, a conjuncture of hearts that are determined to draw...
Thriving in the Seminary: How to Balance School and Family
Attending seminary at Qum is more than a school; it's a spiritual statement. It is a place where intellectual pursuit meets spiritualit...
How to Know if the Hawza/Seminary is the right place for you?
Deciding to study in an Islamic Hawza (seminary) is a life-altering experience. It involves thorough thinking, genuine intent, and good...
What is the Hawza? Demystifying Traditional Islamic Seminary Education
For many, the word “Hawza” brings to mind long-robed scholars, classical Arabic texts, and the ancient seminaries of Qum and Najaf. But...
Education in Islam
Introduction
Man, in principle and potential, is the Vicar of the Supreme Principle; it is the consequence of the blueprint of his the...