Sincerity (Ikhlas)
Question: At the end of the Treatise on Sincerity, Bediuzzaman says: “We beseech the All-Compassionate, the Most Merciful, making…
Sincerity
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Between Sidq and Simulation: On Authenticity in the Age of AI
I used to trust the tremor in a human voice. In Cairo’s late-night hush, a recitation floated from…
In Memoriam Fethullah Gülen
I met Hocaefendi in person only once, and the dua (prayer) that he made for us remains a most…
Journeying and Initiation – 2
Sincerity or purity of intention (ikhlas) and perfect goodness or excellence (ihsan) are the two bases and the…
Motivation and Sincerity
How can one keep their motivation and sincerity while doing good works and services—and keep it as…
Conversation and Communion (Sohba and Musahaba)
Sohba (Conversation) means making effective speeches to direct people to the Almighty, enlightening others with words and thoughts,…
The Web of Arrogance and the Centrifugal Force of Sincerity
Question: Arrogance is a serious character problem we experience throughout our lives. We falsely claim ownership over every…
I Seek Refuge in You…
Question: Among things Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, sought refuge from were “knowledge, hearts, prayers, and eyes”…
Sincerity
“Always intend to earn God’s good pleasure when performing your deeds, for God accepts deeds that are done…
Financial and Physical Ways of Worship
Question: What would you say about financial forms of worship? Are there any conditions and guidelines for well-off…
Ikhlas (Sincerity or Purity of Intention)
Ikhlas has been interpreted as being upright, sincere, and pure; being distant from show and ostentation in one’s…
How Finite Becomes Infinite
Followers of the Abrahamic religions-Muslims, Christians, and Jews in general-believe in an eternal life after death, in one…
The Relationship between Our Prayers and Deeds
What are the ways of internalizing good ethical conduct and high virtues so as to make them a…
The Necessity Of Dialogue
The word “dialogue” derives from two roots: “dia” means “through” and “logos” comprises many overlapping semantic fields and…
The Relationship Between
What are the ways of internalizing good ethical conduct and high virtues so as to make them a…