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…
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Inner Decay and Ways to Heal
There is anticipation in the air. People from all walks of life are vigilant, waiting for a ray…
Parting and Reunion (Fasl and Wasl)
In the language of Sufism, fasl (parting) denotes renunciation of the world and the Hereafter with respect to…
Jihad in Islam and Christianity
Politicians and anti-Muslim activists frequently take to audiences and websites to criticize the term jihad as a form…
Staying behind for Profound Knowledge
Question: What are the lessons today’s believers should draw from the following Divine message: “Believers should not go…
Life (Hayah)
Hayah, which can be translated as liveliness and being alive, means that a heart which is already dead…
Ilm Ethos and Convivencia
Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration and Identity explores the mighty continent of Europe by an academic whose origins…
Mushahada (Observation)
Mushahada (observation) means using insight to see in Divine Acts the Divine Names that give existence to them,…
Education: Reconstructing Norms and Empowering Dialogue
“…all cultures are partial and benefit from the insights of others [resulting in a genuine global universalism that]…
Building Knowledge Palaces
Human life begins with great energy, enthusiasm, and motivation. As soon as the baby enters this world, the…
What Needs to Be Overcome for People of Will
Question: The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said, “The things I fear most for my community are:…
Hikma (Wisdom)
Hikma (wisdom), meaning knowledge, the understanding of Divine commandments, philosophy, the real reasons for the existence of events…
Ilm (Knowledge)
Ilm, (knowledge) means information obtained through the human senses or through the Revelations or inspiration of God. It…
The Predicament of Ignorance
In a time of darkness and ignorance, we must challenge our preconceived notions, seeking answers in education and…
Bediuzzaman Said Nursi and Skepticism
What is Skepticism? Skepticism, loosely defined, is the idea that one can never be certain about any piece…