Yaqin (Certainty)
Yaqin (certainty) means having no doubt about the truth of a matter and arriving at accurate, doubt-free knowledge…
Peace
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Our Sole Duty Is to Communicate the Truth
Question: Given that God may cause us to act as a means for guidance of people to truth,…
Inbisat (Expansion)
Literally meaning growing larger and deeper, spreading and expanding, Sufis use inbisat to signify the relaxing of one’s…
Forgiveness: A Prophetic Example
The compelling conditions of our time offer human society two paths to choose from. We will either continue…
Rida (Resignation)-2
For ordinary people, resignation means not objecting to what God has willed for them. For those with a…
Does the Qur’an Sanction War?
In Islamic jurisprudence, no divinely ordained clergy rule on religious matters. There are only scholars, learned people that…
The Challenge of Peaceful Coexistence
‘Peaceful coexistence is the most important project of our era. But we cannot do it alone or in…
America’s Potential for Peace
On the evening of September 11, 2010, nine Christian women gathered in a prayer circle in the basement…
Sabr (Patience)
Sabr literally means enduring, bearing, and resisting pain; suffering and difficulty; and dealing calmly with problems. In more…
Shukr (Thankfulness)
Literally meaning gladness felt about and gratitude shown for the good done to one, Sufis use shukr to…
Sidq (Truthfulness)
Meaning true thought, true words and true actions, sidq is reflected in the life of a traveler on…
Peacebuilding
Everything has a price; in particular, things as precious as peace always come at a heavy cost. Peace…
Futuwwa (Youth and Chivalry)
They were young men who had believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance. And We…
Faster Than the Dead: A Case Study in Media, Leadership Choosing Peace instead of War
Life in the late 20th and early 21st centuries brings distinct challenges and opportunities for peaceful coexistence between…
True Altruism and Unconditional Love
Altruism and love – these are two words that are fast losing meaning in today’s world of violence,…