The twentieth century was a century of incessant problems and the present continues to be the same. One of those problems is so very deep that it makes us forget all others; it is chronic and resistant to intervention and treatment, and is so urgent that it must not be neglected. This serious problem is … Continue reading Reunion with Ourselves
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Toward Tomorrow
For centuries now the Islamic world has squirmed in the vicious grasp of error and has remained unable to turn for succor in any way to its own spirit and essence. Whenever it has broken free and succeeded in taking two steps forward, it has immediately taken several steps back and lost itself in the … Continue reading Toward Tomorrow
The World We Long For
In many different eras, in many different parts of the world, many have stepped forward with claims of reformations and reconstructions under different names and titles. Such claims have always been controversial, with one exception which embraces the whole of creation, the veiled reality beyond, humanity, and life. This is undoubtedly our world, especially across … Continue reading The World We Long For
The Power of Literature
In the most general sense, literature is a discipline that studies elegant, measured, and harmonious words uttered or written in verse or prose in a form that is congruent with the conditions of time and usually in compliance with the rules of the language. The Arabic word for literature is adab, which has a wider … Continue reading The Power of Literature
Desire to Retreat
This transient material world attracts us greatly with the kind of life it imposes upon us, the many opportunities it presents, and its overwhelming daily engagements. As a reaction to these attractions, one may feel inclined to become isolated from society; a desire to retreat may surface. What should a person do in this situation? … Continue reading Desire to Retreat
Who are the People the Qur’anic Verses 2:18 and 2:171 Refer to
“They are utterly deaf, dumb, and blind; they can no longer recover.” (Al-Baqarah, 2:18) “They are deaf, dumb and blind, and so they have no understanding of (what is said to them).” (Al-Baqarah, 2:171) One of the above verses is about hypocrites; and the other is about unbelievers. As clearly expressed in these verses, the … Continue reading Who are the People the Qur’anic Verses 2:18 and 2:171 Refer to
What is the believers’ version of the concept of self-confidence or self-esteem?
What is the believers’ version of the concept of self-confidence or self-esteem? Can we strike a balance between being an ordinary person and cherishing high goals? Self-confidence, or self-esteem, is usually defined as a person’s believing and trusting in himself, relying on his personal abilities and opportunities, living in peace with his own person and … Continue reading What is the believers’ version of the concept of self-confidence or self-esteem?
How Can We Avoid Sins, and How Can We Show Sincere Repentance?
It is very important for our spiritual and emotional life to pay special attention to repentance, the greatest shelter against sins, in the following respects: Reaction to Sin One’s reaction to a sin that he or she has committed is closely related to one’s moral and spiritual station. There may be an instance in which, … Continue reading How Can We Avoid Sins, and How Can We Show Sincere Repentance?
What are the Greatest Dangers and Pitfalls That a Believer Faces, and What Precautions Can Be Taken?
Humanity is being tested in this world. Life itself, from the beginning until the end, is full of tests that are different in shape and level of difficulty. Said Nursi has mentioned the most dangerous six categories of these pitfalls in the 29th Letter and showed the safe paths that “brings to naught the six … Continue reading What are the Greatest Dangers and Pitfalls That a Believer Faces, and What Precautions Can Be Taken?
How Should People Avoid Sins, Distractions, and Temptations?
The question refers to one of the greatest difficulties of modern life. Even the not-so-young, but of course especially the young live in a social environment that exaggerates the natural pressures of youth to an extreme; ever-present temptations and passing desires scatter one’s nobler sentiments and higher aspirations. It is difficult indeed in this environment … Continue reading How Should People Avoid Sins, Distractions, and Temptations?