Kashmir: trouble in Paradise
So much for Ban Ki-moon’s heart and possibly even more so his soul! One can only recall the quote in Matthew and the betrayal of Jesus, “When Pilate saw that...
Tolerance in Islam: the case of Al-Andalus
Gökhan Göl History of Conquest of Iberian Peninsula Al-Andalus was the Muslim territory in the Iberian Peninsula and is known for being the center of tolerance in Europe during the...
Islamic world is in need of Risale-i Nur
Twelve Iraqi Islamic scholars from The Union of Sunni Scholars of Iraq were welcomed in Hayrat Foundation for a Risale-i Nur study from January 26th to January 31st 2015. Participant...
How to spend spiritual time in Istanbul
1. Fath 1453 Panorama Museum This museum, located at the exact battle field and close to the tent of the Sultan Muhammad al-Fatih, is the fruit of a scholarly research...
Katip Çelebi and Knowledge
ʿIlm is a blessing of Allah Subhanahu wa Taʿala that He bestows on those who seek it. Katip Çelebi (1609-1657) is the greatest bibliographer and geographer of the Turkish history...
Leadership and Modesty
Humble leaders become successful and, more importantly, attain the pleasure of Allah Subhanahu wa Taʿala. Modesty means ‘not to hold high esteem of oneself,’ and ‘not to belittle others.’ It...
Islam in Spain: A Fragmented History, a Fragmented Identity
Islam is presented to the Europeans as something alien and threatening, but in fact, they share a history of 1300 years. Spain, in particular, has a special bond with the...
Six Fundamentals That Will Pave The Way Forward For The Islamic World
The six illnesses which Imam Nursi listed in his famous Damascus Sermon are still the main problems that are challenging modern Muslims. Approximately one hundred years ago, Imam Bediuzzaman Said...
Establishing the Islamic Unity is Fardh
The fact that bringing about Islamic unity is a fardh duty points out the urgency of this issue. None of the Muslims has the luxury of remaining aloof to the...
The Miracles of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
There are nearly one thousand miracles of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which prove his messengership. These miracles were witnessed and they have been narrated till this day by many people...