Holy Migration
Most human beings feel a strong loyalty to the place of their birth. Sometimes this loyalty can be…
Truth
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Zuhd (Asceticism)
Zuhd, which literally means renouncing worldly pleasures and resisting carnal desires, is defined by Sufis as indifference to…
The Horizon of Science
Atoms and molecules function at the foundation of the entire visible universe and its emerging characteristics. Our nutritional…
What does “insaf” mean? What are the signs of possessing it as a virtue?
Insaf means accepting and confessing the truth, treating everyone with mercy and justice, observing others’ rights besides one’s…
Hal and Maqam (State and Station)
Hal (state) denotes experiencing in one’s inner world the “breaths” blowing from the realms beyond the world, and…
Firar and I’tisam (Fleeing and Taking Shelter)
Firar, which literally means to run away from something, is used in Sufism to denote the journey from…
The World in the Womb
In the recent past, the Islamic world as a whole has lived through its most depressed periods, whether…
The Preservation of Equilibrium among Divine Truths
Bediuzzaman Said Nursi has carried out long profound research on the Qur’an. In fact, his studies, bearing the…
Respect For Humankind
Loving and respecting humanity merely because they are human is an expression of respect for the Almighty Creator.…
On the Messenger of God
This introduction by me as a professor of Oriental studies might be seen as an incentive to attract…
The Inner Profundity of Humankind
The human being is the essence and the vital element of being, the index and core element of…
Parables in the Quran
The Qur’an pursues the following goals: To teach humanity about the unity of God, resurrection and life after…
What are the greatest dangers and pitfalls that a believer faces, and what precautions can be taken?
Humanity is being tested in this world. Life itself, from the beginning until the end, is full of…
What is Sufism?
Q: What is Sufism? A: Sufism is a path followed by Sufis (adherents of Islamic mysticism) to reach…
Editorial (Issue 47)
For years his poetry has been at the top of the bestsellers list. His audience span now covers…