Isolation (Tajrid)
Literally meaning to separate, abstract, peel away, or to isolate oneself from every occupation and engagement, tajrid (isolation)…
Worldly
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Mirage of Life
Life is over, only its silent voice remains, Entrusted to the next, its breath remains; I know not…
This Worldly Life
How beautiful, is this worldly lifeBut not a soul shall remainWe all come into this worldOnly to leave…
Freedom (Hurriya)
The realization of every lawful desire without hindrance, freedom from any pressure, confinement, or subservience, the right to…
Faqr and Ghina (Poverty and Richness)
For Sufis, poverty means that an initiate claims possession of nothing and is freed from all kinds of…
Missing Pieces
Once I could see God in one thing – even though it was the vastest, most mysterious, and…
Addiction of Status
Though less known than drug addictions, status addiction can cause serious harm to individuals and society. One of…
Sakina – Itmi’nan (Serenity and Peacefulness)
Literally meaning calmness, silence, steadiness, solemnity, familiarity, the subsidence of the waves and tranquility, sakina (serenity) is the…
The Best of Creation
In a harsh, corrupt and unforgiving land,came a mercy and salvation.Warring tribes and fierce factions,he united into…
Zuhd (Asceticism)
Zuhd, which literally means renouncing worldly pleasures and resisting carnal desires, is defined by Sufis as indifference to…
The Relationship between Our Prayers and Deeds
What are the ways of internalizing good ethical conduct and high virtues so as to make them a…
Human Perfection
Are we meant to be more than just intelligent animals? With respect to action and bodily endeavors, we…
The Concept of Science
Flowing to the future like a rapid flood full of energy and vitality, and sometimes resembling a dazzling…
A Commentary On The Contemporary World
Third Remark Man, with respect to action and bodily endeavors, is no more than a weak animal, a…