The global threat of war, terrorism, the increased gap between poor and rich, famine, malnutrition, global warming and pollution, and many other social and cultural problems, pose a real challenge for present citizens of the globe. Intellectuals and politicians take these challenges as their primary concerns. Despite the existence of some ......
Ages 6 to 9 years. Young children will enjoy the wise mans timeless stories. Two men of opposing views asked separately Am I not right, Hodja? The wise man agreed with both men. The wise mans wife caught him out: "You said both of them were right. One of them must be wrong, mustnt he?" "You are also right, my dear, responded Hodja". Hodja lived ......
God, Man, Mortality is a collection of essays written both by seasoned and by up and coming scholars working the field known as Nursi studies. The aim of these essays is to hold a mirror up to Nursi's teachings on a number of issues, just as Nursi held a mirror up to the teachings of the Qur'an. The scope is broad covering subjects such as Divine ......
The heart in the Islamic understanding is the expression of a human being's spiritual existence. It is a Divine gift and Divine subtle faculty bestowed upon humanity. It is a polished mirror reflecting God. Like a general, the heart commands all other bodily organs and faculties, which are its troops, Everything that comes from a human being, ......
Case Study of a Gulen-Inspired School in the United States
The purpose of this case study is to describe the characteristics of a Gulen-inspired School (GIS) in the United States. The study identifies the dynamics of a US based GIS in terms of the school's curriculum, history, educational success, hiring practices, admission processes and networking. In order to understand its unique meaning and ......
This book deals with the sources of Islamic jurisprudence and their importance in deducing the religious rulings. It covers the concept of ijtihad (independent reasoning), its conditions and application and illustrates why it is a practice for experts rather than laymen. It also explains the differences in the levels of expertise of the mujtahids. ......
Journey to Noble Ideals is a compilation of speeches Fethullah Gulen delivered in Pennsylvania, USA, between 2012 and 2013. The book provides guidelines to build our individual ladders to self-discovery. In Gulen's prescription, climbing this ladder requires "lifelong contendedness," "a spirit of chivalry," "becoming soil to grow roses," "balance ......
This valuable work on the methodology of exegesis by Dr Recep Dogan will serve as an important measure for future works in this area. With his expertise in the history and exegesis of the Quran, as well as his familiarity and comprehensive understanding of Islamic disciplines, Dr Dogan has managed to combine both classical and modern acquis. Those
This is a compilation of the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad specifically chosen for young readers. From sayings about the adolescents who repent to Allah and respect their elders, to those who can reach the status of the angels, this book also provides comprehensive explanations of each saying and is a must for all teens. We hope that this ......
