Ihsan (Perfect Goodness)
Ihsan two literal meanings, doing something well and perfectly and doing someone a favor; it is sometimes used…
Belief
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Seeking Forgiveness in the Service of God
Question: Why is seeking forgiveness needed even right after a good work in the service of God? It…
The Four Bs of Religion
Some people assert that all religions are much the same, for better or for worse. Others will insist…
The Messenger of Mercy
I was invited a while ago to a meeting in Little Rock which was held on the anniversary…
What Generations Expect from Education
What do we mean when we mention education and training in relation to our current and future generations?…
Dhikr (Recitation of God’s Names)
Literally meaning mentioning, remembrance, and recollection, in the terminology of the Sufis dhikr denotes regular recitation of one…
Basis for Christian-Muslim Dialogue
Whenever I watch and read about killings and terrorism in the name of religion today, the music of…
Modesty and Effacement
Question: A person who is busy with philanthropy and good services bears the risk of developing self-pride and…
Building Social Capital for Development: The Role of Religious Values and Virtues
This paper investigates the benefits that religious values and virtues can bring to bear on building social capital…
All of Your Beautiful Names
O Allah I know You say There is no compulsion in religion But I don’t want this freedom…
Action in the Service of God and Community
Question: What is the secret of being a person of constant action in the service of God in…
Dignifying Humanity
Your essence is even loftier than angels.Hidden in you are spheres and compacted globesMehmed Akif The human is…
Yaqin (Certainty)
Yaqin (certainty) means having no doubt about the truth of a matter and arriving at accurate, doubt-free knowledge…
Faith, Worship, and Social Responsibility: The Ideal Person in the Qur’an
As with other sacred texts, one of the most important subjects regarding the Qur’an concerns its interpretation or…
Irada, Murid, and Murad (Will, the Willing One, and the Willed One)
Irada (will) is the mental power by which a person can direct his or her thoughts and actions…