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?…
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Shukr (Thankfulness)
Literally meaning gladness felt about and gratitude shown for the good done to one, Sufis use shukr to…
Humility (Tawadu)
Tawadu (modesty and humility) is the opposite of arrogance, pride, and haughtiness. It can also be interpreted as…
Istiqama (Straightforwardness)
People of truth have interpreted straightforwardness as avoiding all deviation and extremes, and as following in the footsteps…
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…
Zuhd (Asceticism)
Zuhd, which literally means renouncing worldly pleasures and resisting carnal desires, is defined by Sufis as indifference to…
Khawf and Khashya (Fear and Reverence)
In Sufism, khawf (fear) denotes abstaining not only from all that is forbidden, but also from deeds from…
Qalb (Heart) – 1
In the words of Ibrahim Haqqi of Erzurum: The heart is the home of God; purify it from…
Hal and Maqam (State and Station)
Hal (state) denotes experiencing in one’s inner world the “breaths” blowing from the realms beyond the world, and…
As God already gives His blessings and peace to the Prophet Muhammad…
As God already gives His blessings and peace to the Prophet Muhammad, what is the wisdom in our…
How should we establish balance with respect to the spiritual and worldly dimensions of our life?
Balance holds a very significant place in every phase of life. Balanced action is necessary over the spectrum…
When Does Human Life Begin?
Life” incites our feeling of awe. We are unable to expound or arrive at a comprehensive interpretation of…
Paragon of Unity: Discovering The Essence of the Abrahamic Messages
When I first heard a politician say, “We can rule from beyond the grave,” I didn’t respond very…
Why does God tell Muslims to fast?
Q: Why does God tell Muslims to fast? A: The sparrow hawk’s swooping contributes to the sparrow’s alertness…
Christian and Islamic Viewpoints on The Prayer of Jabez
Recently, The Prayer of Jabez became a best seller. Some ministries and Bible study groups are studying it…