Selman Dilek

The two pillars that face each other in the middle of the twelve stones, which represent the realms of existence in Göbeklitepe, serve to illustrate the complementary nature of the manifestations of Jamal and Jalal.

Whoever speaks about the reactions of Islamic thought to Western influence is reminded of Heidegger’s description of the wooden sword when asked about the philosophy of religion. The crisis in searching for answers to fundamental questions of post-Enlightenment philosophy concerning traditional religious concepts resembles the situation of a man who wants to grasp a sword… Read more: Is Modernity Truly a Curse? A Critical Review of Traditionalist Thought

After Socrates, no death in Western history has influenced the course of thought as profoundly as those of two women: Hypatia and Marguerite Porete, both victims of institutionalized religious hatred. The stoning of Hypatia symbolizes the stoning of ancient philosophy, while the burning of Marguerite represents the burning of medieval mysticism. Marguerite Porete, who came… Read more: Love in the mirror of the soul: Marguerite Porete’s Mystical Teaching

In the Purgatory of Appreciation and Criticism: The Perception of Islam in Dante The rapid expansion of Islam over a vast geographical area within its first century posed a perplexing challenge for the Christian world. This phenomenon was initially perceived as a manifestation of divine wrath against those who neglected religious mandates. Primarily, Islam was… Read more: The Perception of Islam in Dante