Annihilation in God (Fana Fi’llah)
Fana (annihilation), which is the opposite of permanence, has connections with some of the other concepts in Sufism.…
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Knowledge of God (Ma‘rifa)
Ma’rifa is a special knowledge that is acquired through reflective thought, sincere endeavor, using one’s conscience and inquiring…
Manifestation (Tajalli)
Tajalli (manifestation), which has almost the same meaning as showing itself, display, and appearance, in the language of…
Standing against Radicalism: The Example of Abu Hanifa
Radicalism is a destructive force that threatens bonds within a society. It violates social order, for those who…
Beware the Messenger! Misinformation in the Age of Globalization
Chowdury Osman, a taxi driver in New York City, made himself a hero in February 2007 when he…
An Occasionalist Picture of the Universe
When we watch a movie, we think that we see a continuous movement of an object. For instance,…
The Spirit of Norway
A model of reconciled diversity is the only way to the future in our globalized world. It is…
Haya (Modesty)
Sufis use haya, which literally means shame, bashfulness, and refraining from saying or doing anything improper or indecent,…
Measure of Selflessness
Question: Do acts of selflessness conflict with reason? What is the measure of agreement we should seek between…
Taqwa (Piety)
Taqwa is derived from wiqaya, which means self-defense and avoidance. Sufis define it as protecting oneself from God’s…
A Rationale For Tolerance
My dearest friend, This time, with your permission, I won’t be talking about the last two weeks that…
Destiny and Man’s Free Will
The arguments for the existence of man’s free will Before passing on the arguments for the existence of…
Divine Decree and Destiny From Different Viewpoints
Divine Decree and Destiny in relation to Divine Knowledge As was pointed out earlier (in previous issues), God…
Duty for Each Articulation of the Body
At a time when little was known about the anatomy of man, the Prophet Muhammad, upon him be…