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Religion has never been exploited for political and worldly ambitions to the extent that it is today. Unfortunately, the oppressors of our time sometimes use .....
Question: “I am leaving you with two things; as long as you hold firmly to them, you will not go astray: the Book of Allah .....
The primary concern and issue facing today’s Muslims is a crisis of faith. Unfortunately, they often remain theoretical in their approach to matters of faith, .....
The blessings of God sometimes come as a consequence of our deliberate actions, while at other times, they appear beyond our will—as blessings we are .....
Although a human being is created as a being destined to perish in this transient world, by nature, they are a candidate for eternity, yearning .....
It is of great importance for a person’s inner world to be illuminated by Divine lights (anwâr-ı ilâhiyya). A person whose inner world is not .....
It is a fundamental principle to investigate the legitimacy of every action, ensuring that words and behaviors align with the firm principles of religion. We .....
Question: What are your thoughts on the comparisons and highlighted similarities between the Hizmet movement and other movements or philosophical schools? Answer: When any movement, .....
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 .....
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