Is there still a chance for me to be forgiven?
The following Hadith on repentance is narrated in the Hadith collections of both Bukhari and Muslim: Once there…
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Beauty and the Beautiful
Beauty elevates our hearts, awakens our souls with sweet excitement and appreciation, and then becomes the esthetic of…
Are Religion and Science Compatible?
The heated debate about whether religion and science are complimentary or not has been raging for years. Several…
The Message of Meteorites
According to a news item that appeared in the middle of 2002, there was a 6% probability that…
Love: the Reason for the Creation of the Universe
Said Nursi frames his treatise of the Twenty-Fourth Word in his collection of words on a well known…
What are Information Sources in Religon?
Much has been said on the issue of information sources. Some of the people who have commented on…
Fundamentals of Rumi’s Thought: A Mevlevi Sufi Perspective
There are numerous translations of Rumi’s poetry into English, but there was still a need for a book…
When Does Human Life Begin?
Life” incites our feeling of awe. We are unable to expound or arrive at a comprehensive interpretation of…
Cemetery Culture
It seems a strange contrast to start a celebration by paying a visit to one’s parents or grandparents…
A Neglected Value in The 21st Century: NEIGHBORLINESS
Neighborhood and neighborliness is an important social value that is often neglected in this century. Just as in…
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…
Prayer An Inexhaustible Treasure for the Human Spirit (A Nursi Reader)
There are two Arabic words that describe the nature of prayer. The word “salat” describes prayer through words…
Love of Animals in a Contemporary Student of a Timeless Teacher
Love of animals is a part of the love of the creation. This love is a consequence of…
Editorial (Issue 48)
Humanity is the most honorable member of all creation, a fact underscored by the divine revelation Surely We…
Rumi and the Sema
I – JALALADDIN AL-RUMI Introduction The human being is equipped in the best possible way, both materially and…