Hodjaefendi Fethullah Gülen: A Personal Appreciation
Much has already been published about the life, teaching and inheritance of Hodjaefendi Fethullah Gülen. It is likely…
Prayer
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A Writer’s Prayer
My personal sense of unease had been with me for some time, although “unease” is putting it mildly.…
In the Presence of the All-Compassionate
O the Most Merciful of the Merciful! You are the One who spreads these vast universes like a…
The Reason Why
On the back cover of the 2017 May-June edition of this magazine we were reminded of the knot…
Maintaining the Brain: Neurons that Fire Together Wire Together
Our brains consist of many different types of cells, including astrocytes, microglia, and neurons. These are the cells…
Facing Oneself – 3
(Circle3: On the touchy implorations by Imam Zeynel Abidin, continued) Together with all of the fears and worries…
Mother of Orphans
– Hello grandma, how is everything? – Oh, my dear Seyma, is that you? Since you are calling…
Facing Oneself-2
The Example of the First Circle around the Prophet and Those Who Followed Them (continuing from the previous…
I Seek Refuge in You…
Question: Among things Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, sought refuge from were “knowledge, hearts, prayers, and eyes”…
Turning the Unknown and the Different Into the Familiar and the Friendly
December 2, 2015. A mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, following a devastating attack in Paris, France. Anti-Muslim…
Metaphysics of Mental Health
Over time, the pressures that accumulate from our commitments and responsibilities can affect our mental health. Through prolonged…
Hunt for Divine Manifestation
Divine manifestation (tajalli) is the attainment of inner light as a result of special Divine gifts. This is…
Purifying the Heart and Developing the Intellect
In Arabic, dua literally means to call out for help. In Islam, it refers to the personal calling…
Sincerity
“Always intend to earn God’s good pleasure when performing your deeds, for God accepts deeds that are done…
The Odyssey to the Heart of the City of Angels
I have a secret. I discovered why the full moon is so luminous in South California. I will…