Real Freedom
Question: “There is no greater title and position than servanthood to God. Even if there is, it must…
Reason
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Inner Decay and Ways to Heal
There is anticipation in the air. People from all walks of life are vigilant, waiting for a ray…
In A Different Light
Our cause is not the acceptance or rejection of religion, or the debate of Faith against Reason. We…
Bediuzzaman Said Nursi and Skepticism
What is Skepticism? Skepticism, loosely defined, is the idea that one can never be certain about any piece…
Meyerovitch: A Lover of God
The author of Towards the Heart of Islam: A Woman’s Approach and Prayer in Islam, Prof. Eva de…
Jadhba and Injidhab (Attraction and the Feeling of Being Attracted toward God)
In the language of Sufism, jadhba (attraction) means that a servant is attracted toward God by God Himself,…
Butterfly Effect
You had to build the cocoon as your sanctuary In order to find your new self in tranquility…
The Heart
Love is like Solomon, Borne aloft on the heart, its throne.[1] The heart is humanity’s most essential feature…
From Continence to Virtue: Cultivation of Moral Character
Can people be held accountable for what they feel and wish from a moral point of view or…
Dignifying Humanity
Your essence is even loftier than angels.Hidden in you are spheres and compacted globesMehmed Akif The human is…
Rumi: Faith, Knowledge, Reason, and Love
During a trip to Turkey in the summer of 2009, I had an opportunity to visit the tomb…
Humility (Tawadu)
Tawadu (modesty and humility) is the opposite of arrogance, pride, and haughtiness. It can also be interpreted as…
Medina Charter and Pluralism
The clash of civilizations, cultures, tribes, and religions seems to be prevalent throughout all of history. At the…
Existential Questions: Can We Avoid Them?
I recall a conversation that I had with my best friend in high school. I was deeply troubled…
Measure of Selflessness
Question: Do acts of selflessness conflict with reason? What is the measure of agreement we should seek between…