Towards Spelling Out Our Own Line of Thought
In the past, “Islam” used to come into our people’s minds first as far as “religion” was concerned,…
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Zuhd (Asceticism)
Zuhd, which literally means renouncing worldly pleasures and resisting carnal desires, is defined by Sufis as indifference to…
Fasting from the World
The true fast is fasting with Prophet Adam! Walking with him in the desert of existence with the…
Men, but not just any men!
Men, but not just any men! If I had not actually seen them I would have said, it…
Khawf and Khashya (Fear and Reverence)
In Sufism, khawf (fear) denotes abstaining not only from all that is forbidden, but also from deeds from…
Some Logical Principles in the Qur’an
When we read the Qur’an, we notice that it appeals to human reasoning and invites us to reason.…
Fasting in Ramadan and Developing Self-Control
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a special month of the year…
Tafakkur (Reflection)
Tafakkur literally means to think on a subject deeply, systematically, and in great detail. In this context, it…
The Aftermath of Love
How sad, how poor; we are eaten up by the chase. Hurtled all around, we sob and rustle…
A Physiological and Spiritual Perspective
Man can attain inner depth as much as he can discern himself correctly. It is a well-observed fact…
What are Information Sources in Religon?
Much has been said on the issue of information sources. Some of the people who have commented on…
Editorial (Issue 48)
Humanity is the most honorable member of all creation, a fact underscored by the divine revelation Surely We…
Revelation: A Panacea for Social Problems
This world is the abode of the human being, and it is a place in which we face…
Painless Love
Love is an innate human trait. To love and to be loved are among the most basic human…
Interfaith Dialog and Peacebuilding
David R. Smock (Editor). Interfaith Dialogue and Peacebuilding.(United States Institute of Peace Press: 2002)150 pages, ISBN 1-929223-35-8. In…