Verification (Tahqiq)
In the language of Sufism, tahqiq (verification) means that not only does an initiate who has almost come…
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Mother of Orphans
– Hello grandma, how is everything? – Oh, my dear Seyma, is that you? Since you are calling…
Facing Oneself-2
The Example of the First Circle around the Prophet and Those Who Followed Them (continuing from the previous…
I Seek Refuge in You…
Question: Among things Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, sought refuge from were “knowledge, hearts, prayers, and eyes”…
Subsistence by God (Baqa Bi’llah)
Subsistence by God denotes that the servant of God regards all existence, including him or herself, as being…
The Chaplain Cares: Reflections on Hospital Chaplaincy
Tears and touching are some of the most profound forms of connection among people. They soften hearts and…
Service in the Face of Disaster: A Memoir of a Visit with Refugees in Greece
I didn’t know what to expect when we landed in Athens. I knew we were going to be…
My White Experience in the Black Community
It never occurred to me that I was prejudiced. In fact, I was inspired to leave the life…
Facing Oneself
The Example of the First Circle around the Prophet and Those Who Followed Them So much so a…
Being Preoccupied with the Truth
Question: “Those who are not preoccupied with elevated goals will be consumed by lowly troubles.” What needs to…
Annihilation in God (Fana Fi’llah)
Fana (annihilation), which is the opposite of permanence, has connections with some of the other concepts in Sufism.…
Real Freedom
Question: “There is no greater title and position than servanthood to God. Even if there is, it must…
Knowledge of God (Ma‘rifa)
Ma’rifa is a special knowledge that is acquired through reflective thought, sincere endeavor, using one’s conscience and inquiring…
Death
We woke at the thud, panicked. My wife and I had been dozing in bed, squeezing the last…
Joseph: Palace slave who chose jail to crime
Isn’t it strange, but also vividly true, that sunk in the deepest agony, some people lose their faith…