How to Respond to Oppression
Question: Oppression is everywhere and exists in almost every form. How should believers respond to oppression when they…
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Being of Adam
Being human is being “of Adam.” In terms of the Universal Spirit (al-ruh al-kull), “being of Adam” is…
Facing Oneself-2
The Example of the First Circle around the Prophet and Those Who Followed Them (continuing from the previous…
Facing Oneself
The Example of the First Circle around the Prophet and Those Who Followed Them So much so a…
So Others May Live
The real, profound worth of life is revealed when one’s life is dedicated to the well-being of humanity.…
Inner Decay and Ways to Heal
There is anticipation in the air. People from all walks of life are vigilant, waiting for a ray…
Hunt for Divine Manifestation
Divine manifestation (tajalli) is the attainment of inner light as a result of special Divine gifts. This is…
Broken Dream
There was once a time when we enjoyed mutual love and respect. We had started to relate to…
Dawn upon Dawn – Once upon a Time
In an era when many parts of the world were defeated by darkness, our horizon was everywhere emblazoned…
Hearts Are Seeking Love
We live in a time of strife between the old and the new schools of thought. The old…
The Predicament of Ignorance
In a time of darkness and ignorance, we must challenge our preconceived notions, seeking answers in education and…
The Sacred Suffering
The human is a lone traveler in this world; we are obliged to travel for the sake of…
Artificial Replacement of the Failing Heart
Cardiovascular disease is a progressive, debilitating, and deadly disease affecting over 23 million people worldwide.1 The physiopathology of…
The Power in Prayer and Supplication
When the clean black shroud of night enfolds our entire existence, certain darkened souls feel lonely and detached…
Language, Meaning, and Purpose: Gulen’s Perspective
Language is not only a tool for describing facts and performing vocative functions – it also defines and…