Peace

126 articles

Believing Jan 1, 2012

Inbisat (Expansion)

Literally meaning growing larger and deeper, spreading and expanding, Sufis use inbisat to signify the relaxing of one’s…

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Believing Nov 1, 2011

Rida (Resignation)-2

For ordinary people, resignation means not objecting to what God has willed for them. For those with a…

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Dialogue Sep 1, 2011

Does the Qur’an Sanction War?

In Islamic jurisprudence, no divinely ordained clergy rule on religious matters. There are only scholars, learned people that…

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Believing Jul 1, 2011

Sabr (Patience)

Sabr literally means enduring, bearing, and resisting pain; suffering and difficulty; and dealing calmly with problems. In more…

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Believing May 1, 2011

Shukr (Thankfulness)

Literally meaning gladness felt about and gratitude shown for the good done to one, Sufis use shukr to…

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Believing Jan 1, 2011

Sidq (Truthfulness)

Meaning true thought, true words and true actions, sidq is reflected in the life of a traveler on…

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Believing Jan 1, 2011

Peacebuilding

Everything has a price; in particular, things as precious as peace always come at a heavy cost. Peace…

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Believing Sep 1, 2010

Humility (Tawadu)

Tawadu (modesty and humility) is the opposite of arrogance, pride, and haughtiness. It can also be interpreted as…

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