Safa (Purity)
Safa, in the language of Islamic Sufism, signifies the state of a heart at peace because it has…
Belief
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Chaos, Trial and Hope
Today events are being evaluated only in respect to their appearances; there is constant fear, worry, anxiety, and…
To Remain Fresh and Strive for Renewal
Relying upon the air, sun, water, and soil, a seed sprouts and eventually becomes a bud. Soon, this…
Jesus & Muhammad: Commonalities of Two Great Religions
A pleasing coincidence of mutual thought has occurred because some years ago your correspondent was asked why he…
Waqt (Time)
In the language of Islamic Sufism, waqt (time) denotes the time when the Divine gifts pour on a…
Fethullah Gülen Is One of the Most Distinguished Islamic Scholars of Our Century
The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said, “Scholars are heirs of the prophets.” The Islamic intellectual, the…
Water Management and the Qur’an
Water is a unique blessing, given to all living beings. It needs to be used with balance, harmony,…
Ethics: A Principle in Islamic Epistemology
Islam has been ordained for higher objectives designed to refine the conduct of those who endeavor to follow…
In A Different Light
Our cause is not the acceptance or rejection of religion, or the debate of Faith against Reason. We…
Ghayba (Absence)
Literally meaning disappearance and no longer being existent, ghayba (absence) denotes that the heart has cut its relationship…
Prejudice and Ways to Avoid It in Education
Prejudices are attitudes that may lead to the stereotyping of and discrimination against certain groups, usually minorities. Psychologists…
The Turkey I No Longer Know
The Turkey that I once knew as a hope-inspiring country on its way to consolidating its democracy and…
Perhaps One Day We, Too, Will Be Revived
In our gloomy lands, we have waited years for a breeze of revival, expecting the momentous sound 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…
Istighraq (Immersion)
Literally meaning absorption, diving into, becoming deeply involved in, istighraq (immersion) denotes transportation by joy, oblivion of the…