Being of Adam
Being human is being “of Adam.” In terms of the Universal Spirit (al-ruh al-kull), “being of Adam” is…
Path
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Facing Oneself
The Example of the First Circle around the Prophet and Those Who Followed Them So much so a…
Being Preoccupied with the Truth
Question: “Those who are not preoccupied with elevated goals will be consumed by lowly troubles.” What needs to…
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…
Paranoia
Paranoia is a chronic spiritual illness that disrupts a person’s ability for reasoning, balanced thinking, and judgment. Paranoia…
Building a Society of Noble Ideals
The humans of this age have been victimized by a lack of idealism. Sometimes, in addition to lacking…
The Minimum Work Principle in the Universe
Gravity is usually accepted as the reason behind the fall of every object we drop. Physicists, however, associate…
The Sacred Suffering
The human is a lone traveler in this world; we are obliged to travel for the sake of…
Forlorn Ones
“You are a forlorn one in this worldErgo laugh not but cry o heart!” (Yunus Emre) Forlorn ones…
Believers as They Stand Before God
The believer is one who believes and trusts, one with prospects for a secure future who is trustworthy…
Using Abilities On The Path Of God
Question: How can we make use of the abilities God has given us in the service of faith?…
Reproaching Our Fellow-travelers
Question: Different groups or individuals who do good work in their own way are sometimes critical of others…
Istiqama (Straightforwardness)
People of truth have interpreted straightforwardness as avoiding all deviation and extremes, and as following in the footsteps…
Islam as a Religion of Love and Peace
The definition of Islam The root of the word Islam, silm, refers to “making peace, being in a…