When Fear Steers the Soul: Navigating Life Beyond Imagined Dangers
One evening, as the last light of dusk faded over the Grand Canyon, I found myself in the…
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Rise in My Soul
My fate has led me to love you, O Prophet, above all else. In the fervor of your…
Facing Oneself-2
The Example of the First Circle around the Prophet and Those Who Followed Them (continuing from the previous…
I Seek Refuge in You…
Question: Among things Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, sought refuge from were “knowledge, hearts, prayers, and eyes”…
Metaphysics of Mental Health
Over time, the pressures that accumulate from our commitments and responsibilities can affect our mental health. Through prolonged…
Hunt for Divine Manifestation
Divine manifestation (tajalli) is the attainment of inner light as a result of special Divine gifts. This is…
Two-Way Street
As I sit and wait for my day of judgment, I ponder the future. Can I continue to…
Manifestation (Tajalli)
Tajalli (manifestation), which has almost the same meaning as showing itself, display, and appearance, in the language of…
Nature vs. Nurture – Between Being Born With It or Being Taught To Be It
One of the classic questions psychologists have asked regarding human behavior is whether our behaviors are innate or…
Riyada (Austerity)
Riyada (austerity), which we can describe as disciplining life, appetite and thirst, and sleeping and waking only in…
Love Is…
I had been asked to talk about love at a gathering right after Valentine’s Day. I thought about…
Right vs. Might
In a world where right is equated with might, we must learn that what is truly right is…
You Have Loved Him All Along
What do you love in anything or anyone that is not His?In reality, you have loved Him all…
Prefrontal Cortex and Its Connection to Human Spirituality
The body-self and spirit of a person generate a dynamic and complex system in which they are in…
Willpower and Being Tested With It
Question: What is the willpower and how are we being tested with it?” Willpower is considered as one…