We define representation as the embodiment of the values one believes in and the practice of what one preaches. Representation is one of the essential .....

Question: In various countries around the world, theses are being prepared, papers are being presented, and articles are being written about you [Fethullah Gulen] and .....

We live in a time when God is not properly known, and the essence and spirit of religion are misunderstood. Unfortunately, we have succumbed to .....

Question: In various parts of the Qur’an, we see commands directed at Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) regarding patience, forgiveness, ignoring the ignorant, and .....

Question: How should we understand and apply “istighna”, which is taught to us as an important prophetic morality in the Quran, in our lives? Is .....

Question: Imam al-Ghazali states that the essence of asceticism is generosity. What is the relationship between asceticism and generosity? Answer: Asceticism (zuhd), in essence, involves .....

Question: Although we initially engage in altruistic services with great love and excitement, over time, this love and excitement can fade, and sometimes one can .....

Question: It is reported that scholar Sha’rani[1] said, “If I stay in the company of a person who does not pray, even for a short .....

Human beings must choose their path in this world carefully, walk with eyes wide open, and strive to stay on the straight path. They should .....

Question: What factors contribute to Muslims’ capacity to keep pace with contemporary knowledge, research, and intellectual advancements, thereby bridging the gap that has persisted for .....

It is important to note that the early followers who embraced the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and supported his mission .....

Question: The Quranic verse on fasting emphasizes taqwa (God-consciousness and righteousness), highlighting the deep connection between fasting and the cultivation of taqwa. What makes fasting .....

The core responsibility of believers dedicated to elevating Allah’s message mirrors the role of an ophthalmologist who removes a patient’s cataracts, restoring clear vision. Their .....

Question: What should be our approach to terms occasionally used by some, such as “moderate Islam” and “radical Islam”? Answer: To concisely convey my viewpoint, .....

Every action performed in prayer (salat), from its obligatory acts and necessary duties to its recommended practices and even its etiquettes, along with every form .....

In the Surah al-Furqan, the Almighty God refers to the believers as ‘the servants of The Most Merciful’ and mentions some of their attributes. The .....

It was believed that globalization would lead to the diminishing of cultural differences, dilute individual and group identities, and suppress nationalist sentiments. The expectation was .....

Compassion might be regarded as one of the lost yet essential virtues of humanity. Numerous hadiths emphasize that rifq (kindness, gentleness) and shafkat (compassion) are .....

Question: Some Muslims who assume and dream of returning to the glorious days of their history see politics as the way to achieve this. What .....

Question: How should we understand the hadith that states “Paradise is surrounded by ‘disliked things’ and Hell is surrounded by ‘desires’? Answer: The hadith mentioned .....