Mother of Orphans
– Hello grandma, how is everything? – Oh, my dear Seyma, is that you? Since you are calling…
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Contemplative Practices: A Comparative Perspective On Different Faith Traditions
The world is too much with us; late and soon,Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers;Little we…
… and a Rock Falls
I am watching the little tree illuminated by the sunlight penetrating through the other grown trees. Aside from…
Her Heavenly Abode… A Letter to A Friend Far Away
Sometimes, to say goodbye to someone you love is quite impossible. It is easier to say “see u…
9/11: Before and After
I remember the day very vividly, perhaps like each and every person who has been affected by it…
At God’s Door: A New Life
Going over it in her mind, she had to admit that George was probably right—she shouldn’t have this…
Bridging Omo-ilu and Ara-ilu Gaps… A Simple Justobification
Societies are often classified into different groups. These groups could be ethnic, as in most Sub-Saharan African societies,…
Prayer An Inexhaustible Treasure for the Human Spirit (A Nursi Reader)
There are two Arabic words that describe the nature of prayer. The word “salat” describes prayer through words…
The Concept of Prayer in Said Nursi’s Works
One of the most famous Turkish Islamic scholars of the last century was Said Nursi. Nursi, who had…
Time To Pray
We use prayer to turn to the Eternally Merciful God, present ourselves to Him, and ask Him to…
Prayer
Prayer is a call, an entreaty from the small to the great, from below to above, from Earth…
Why do we need to worship God?
Question: What is the point of worship, and why does it have to be done in a certain way?…
Time to Burn
Hikmet worked in a bakery. He was a meticulous worker and was concerned about earning honest living. Every…