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Ever wondered where we stand in the universe? What is behind all this sparklingly beautiful sky in the night or bright light blue skyline in the day, or beyond beautiful clouds? Then, take a short journey at the speed of light through this dazzling, known universe, and still wonder wh

On the eve of the beautiful days of the future, days whose dawns are breathing festivities, it is clear that we face crises that seem insurmountable. Like social troubles, national problems, and natural disasters, the crises that besiege a society cannot be overcome or resolved by mun

Man is a being shaped in mind and spirit and in character in accordance with the view of things and the world that he has acquired after years of thinking and consideration. Thought intention and ambition are of the same importance in the development of a man’s potentialities as the e

Written by Hikmet Isik   Q: What are your ideas about women’s rights? A: This is a very comprehensive subject. From one perspective it’s open to debate. It’s very difficult to summarize my thoughts on this kind of platform. In one sense we don’t separate m

The topic of this book, “adab in practice,” is part  of  the larger concept of akhlaq, that is, morality. In  fact,  from one perspective, adab in practice is fundamentally practical morality and ethics. Therefore, the essence of these concepts will be explained first, beginning with

Before examining the ethics of decent behavior (adab al-muasharat) in depth, the concepts of adab and muasharat first should be examined separately.  THE WORD ADAB The Arabic root “adb” means “feast or invitation”7; the word “adab,” which is derived from this root, carries the meaning

The basis of acquiring knowledge is reading and studying. The first revelation of God’s Word to Muhammad (peace and  blessings  be  upon  him),  the  first  command  of  his Prophethood, began with the command, “Read!” This announced a fundamental principle. Let us revisit these verse

Good character is not only taught but can also be caught. Being a person of good character can best be achieved by learning what is good and bad, observing the limits set by God in the Scripture, witnessing good conduct in daily life, and emulating personal examples. To this end, mode

We will now examine the Qur’anic teachings on the ad- ab toward parents. In the Qur’an God commands, “Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him alone, and treat parents with the best of kindness…” (Isra 17:23). It is notable that two of the central themes of the Qur’an are