Walaya (Sainthood)
Literally meaning a person, a community, or a country that is under the direction and rule of another,…
Belief
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We Are Not Spectators: A Christian Perspective
In a letter to G-20 leaders in 2013 Pope Francis stated, “It is regrettable that, from the very…
Consultation and Submission
Question: When a consultation committee makes a decision but the decision seems to contradict some of the participants’…
“Let Us Speak with Our Hearts,” We Said
There are many concealed paths connecting all of our hearts. As every individual continues on their life journey,…
Ghayra (Endeavor)
Endeavor (ghayra) literally means making every effort of concern, and being alert in striving to preserve chastity, honor,…
Service in the Face of Obstructions
Question: People trying to serve humanity through education, dialogue, and charity are usually facing challenges, antagonism, and defamation…
Qalaq (Passion)
Literally meaning boredom with the place where one is and with the surrounding conditions, feeling discomfort as if…
Counting Your Blessings
How many integers are there from 1 to 9 inclusive? Well, even if you are one of those…
Hearts Are Seeking Love
We live in a time of strife between the old and the new schools of thought. The old…
Experiencing Awe at the Wonder of Existence
A lot of people think religion and science are incompatible. Advances in technology have led famed atheists like…
“Reading” the Meaning of Events and Human Actions
Question: How are the troubles one is facing related with his or her actions? Answer: When a believer…
Zawq and ‘Atash (Pleasure and Thirst)
Meaning the feeling of happiness and satisfaction, and enjoyment and amusement, zawq (pleasure) in Sufi terminology is one…
Despair and Heroes
Much as it is in the rest of today’s world, depression and crises are interwoven into our society:…
Hubris or Becoming Tyrannical
Question: It is sometimes the case that people who are responsible for a certain area or who govern…
The Role of Myth and Ritual in Religion
Throughout history, religion and its diverse aspects, such as myth and ritual, have been of great significance for…