Rumi and the Sema
I – JALALADDIN AL-RUMI Introduction The human being is equipped in the best possible way, both materially and…
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What is Sufism?
Q: What is Sufism? A: Sufism is a path followed by Sufis (adherents of Islamic mysticism) to reach…
The World and its Contents from the PERSPECTIVE OF A BELIEVER
This world is a wonderful vessel for humankind, floating in this vast universe, the place that we exist…
A Brief Overview of Islam
The word ‘Islam’ literally stems from the root ‘s-l-m’ and the words ‘silm’ and ‘salamah’ which mean peace,…
The Month Overflowing With Mercy
There is no month but Ramadan that can sail by with relentless joy, everlasting pleasure and never fading…
Purpose of Creation
hy was I created? What am I to do with my life? Why did God send the prophets?…
Two Muslims Discussing Democracy
The following is a conversation between two Muslims, Jamal, a democrat, and Jalal, who has suspicions about democracy.…
The Holy Month of Ramadan
The month of Ramadan in which the Qur’an was revealed, a guidance for humanity, clear signs of guidance…
The Dark Side of Harry Potter
There has been a new wave of increasing violence in children’s films, books, and toys. This concept of…
The Four Significant Truths
Third truth This world and its pleasures are a heavy burden. No one (except the corrupt in spirit)…
Everything in the Environment Reflects God
The All-Wise Creator has made the vegetable and animal kingdoms-particularly the small ones-one of the broadest arenas for…
Thirteenth Word
He: A point of Divine Unity* In His Name, be He glorified. There is nothing but it glorifies…
Greed and Its Consequences
O people of belief, now you understand how harmful enmity is. Greed is another great disease, and just…
What We Expect from the Righteous Generation…
The first and most important criteria of righteousness is perfect faith. The Qur’an determines the purpose of humanity’s…
The Necessity of Reflection and Self-Criticism
Our first and foremost duty is to discover ourselves and then turn toward God through the illuminated prism…