Sincerity (Ikhlas)
Question: At the end of the Treatise on Sincerity, Bediuzzaman says: “We beseech the All-Compassionate, the Most Merciful, making…
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Taqwa
Question: What does taqwa mean and what needs to be done to achieve it? Taqwa is having the…
Love and Obedience
Question: “Love should be learned from Satan and obedience from Adam.” What does this statement, which is originally…
To Reach “The Emerald Hills of The Heart”
Question: What are the pathways to better experience and benefit from journeying into the horizons of our spirituality,…
Consultation and Submission
Question: When a consultation committee makes a decision but the decision seems to contradict some of the participants’…
Service in the Face of Obstructions
Question: People trying to serve humanity through education, dialogue, and charity are usually facing challenges, antagonism, and defamation…
“Reading” the Meaning of Events and Human Actions
Question: How are the troubles one is facing related with his or her actions? Answer: When a believer…
Hubris or Becoming Tyrannical
Question: It is sometimes the case that people who are responsible for a certain area or who govern…
Wings of Humbleness
Question: How is it possible to reach a balance between pursuing high achievements and seek perfection on one…
How can one reach his or her spiritual potential?
First, it is important to practice concentrated contemplation, which should be directed both into one’s inner self and…
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:…
The Attributes of Virtuous People
How can one make virtue his or her nature? To be able to lead a virtuous life, especially…
Islam and Reactionary Movements
QUESTION: There are reactionary movements in different parts of the world. These are waged against established systems, and…
Realizing Ideals
Question: In a society where disorder is rampant and a war of values is taking place, how can…
Defraud and Corruption
Defraud is not just the act of usurping financial or material means that aren’t yours. Spiritual defraud exists,…