Shukr (Thankfulness)
Literally meaning gladness felt about and gratitude shown for the good done to one, Sufis use shukr to…
Belief
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Haya (Modesty)
Sufis use haya, which literally means shame, bashfulness, and refraining from saying or doing anything improper or indecent,…
Peacebuilding
Everything has a price; in particular, things as precious as peace always come at a heavy cost. Peace…
Sidq (Truthfulness)
Meaning true thought, true words and true actions, sidq is reflected in the life of a traveler on…
Renewal in Belief: A Model for Modern Times
If the definitive history of twentieth century Islamic movements is ever written, one wonders whether its author would…
Naturalistic Fallacy
As a metaphysical tenet of speculative philosophy naturalism suggests a worldview that is based on hypotheses that are…
Futuwwa (Youth and Chivalry)
They were young men who had believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance. And We…
Reconstruction of the Daily Life through Islam
Adam woke up a little late in the morning, blaming himself for failing to wake up early, even…
Humility (Tawadu)
Tawadu (modesty and humility) is the opposite of arrogance, pride, and haughtiness. It can also be interpreted as…
Career and Kids: Can I Have Both?
I was just sitting there hysterically crying and thinking what I would do now. It didn’t seem like…
Brittany’s Spirit: A Legacy of Learning and Living
It was a day not unlike any other typical school day. I got up at 5:30 a.m., caught…
Good Nature (Khuluq)
Good nature, in addition to meaning temperament, disposition, and character, is a goal to which a traveler aspires,…
Tawakkul, Taslim, Tafwiz, and Thiqa (Reliance, Surrender, Commitment, and Confidence)
Reliance, surrender, commitment, and confidence are the four steps or stations of a spiritual journey beginning with reliance…
Istiqama (Straightforwardness)
People of truth have interpreted straightforwardness as avoiding all deviation and extremes, and as following in the footsteps…
Categorical Confusions Regarding Omnipotence of God
Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the three main monotheistic religions, describe God as an omnipotent, all-powerful agent. In other…