The Reason Why
On the back cover of the 2017 May-June edition of this magazine we were reminded of the knot…
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Being of Adam
Being human is being “of Adam.” In terms of the Universal Spirit (al-ruh al-kull), “being of Adam” is…
The Weight of Our Assumptions About Others – 2
Question: While sayings of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, counsel against condemning believers to shame, despising them,…
Ph.inisheD—How I Went from GED to Ph.D
Following thirteen months behind my only sibling’s academic footsteps was hard. From elementary school on, she was a…
Self-Concealment (Talbis)
Self-concealment means that the perfected servants of God who attribute to God whatever good or virtues that they…
Find a Teacher for Yourself
As a rabbi and professor of rabbinic literature, I am naturally drawn to interpreting texts. The best moments…
“Praise the Lord, I’m Bald”: Learning to Live Again
The worst thing about cancer they don’t tell you? The aftermath. The shock waves. It’s surviving the quick…
Water, the Power of Positivity, and Education
I have recently been very intrigued about moods, specifically how our moods biologically change. The processes behind why…
Work Received: Spiritual Peace And Thereafter
Serge and I were buddies. Our interests were largely similar. We were both interested in Oriental mysticism, travel…
Paranoia
Paranoia is a chronic spiritual illness that disrupts a person’s ability for reasoning, balanced thinking, and judgment. Paranoia…
Q&A: How to be effective while “enjoining the good”
Question: What points should we consider to avoid doing more harm than good while carrying out the duty of…
Hizmet Embraces the Entire Human Family
I’m saddened to hear that the Hizmet Movement here is being categorized as a terror group. I’ve been…
Hizmet Is a True Embodiment of the Islamic Ideals of Love and Service to the Other
I have seen many un-Islamic cults play out in the word today: ISIS, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, al-Shabab. Hizmet…
Altruism (I’thar)
Altruism (i’thar), preferring others to oneself when doing a good deed, is, according to the moralists, giving precedence…
Standing against Radicalism: The Example of Abu Hanifa
Radicalism is a destructive force that threatens bonds within a society. It violates social order, for those who…