Sociology of religion

Religion

The study of religious beliefs, practices, and organizational structures through sociological methodologies and tools is known as sociology of religion. Both quantitative (surveys, polls, demographic and census analysis) and qualitative (participant observation, interviews, and analysis of archival, historical, and documentary materials) methodologies may be used in this objective investigation.[1] Émile Durkheim’s 1897 study of suicide … Read more

Significance Of The Holy Quran in Islam

Quran

Muslims consider the Quran to be the last book of revelation from God to humanity, given to Muhammad by the angel Gabriel as a work of divine instruction.[18][70] It is the tangible representation of the faith and is revered by devout Muslims as “the holy of holies”[71], whose sound can cause some to experience “tears … Read more