The Amazing Coordination in the Brain
The human brain coordinates between its halves. Because of this incredible communication and coordination, the brain is able…
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Jadhba and Injidhab (Attraction and the Feeling of Being Attracted toward God)
In the language of Sufism, jadhba (attraction) means that a servant is attracted toward God by God Himself,…
Shawq and Ishtiyaq (Joyful Zeal and Yearning)
Zeal means turning to the Beloved with all inner and outer feelings, and locking out all appetites other…
Addiction of Status
Though less known than drug addictions, status addiction can cause serious harm to individuals and society. One of…
Happiness and Virtue: A Prophetic Example
Happiness is an ideal for which everybody longs. People endure all kinds of sacrifice for its sake. But…
Surrendering to God: Understanding Islam in the Modern Age
Surrendering to God: Understanding Islam in the Modern AgeEren TatariTughra Publications, 2012 In this post-9/11 world, the word…
The Test
Life is a chain of tests, ensuing one after another. It is a human condition we experience from…
How To Avoid Claiming Divine Favors Upon One Self
Question: There are positive developments around the world in the direction of a revival of ethical and spiritual…
The Wonderful Octopus
Taking its place among the world’s short-lived mollusks, the octopus is a fantastic sea animal with intelligent behavior.…
Universality of Diversity
One good thing about having a smart phone is that they have this fascinating application that locates where…
Qast and Azm (Decision And Resolution)
Qast means confidence, determination, choosing, and advancing straight toward a destination, thinking and reasoning moderately and deliberately, and…
Virtue and Happiness
Those who promise happiness to people must equip them with virtues first. Happiness is out of reach for…
How I Wish I Could Be a Seed
How I wish I could be a seed, embedded within the bosom of the earth. Protected I would…
The Prophet Muhammad’s Illiteracy
Question: Was the Prophet illiterate throughout his life? Or did he-the one for whom veils were lifted with…
Rida (Resignation)-2
For ordinary people, resignation means not objecting to what God has willed for them. For those with a…