Magnanimity Magnanimity is the virtue of being great of mind and heart. It encompasses, usually, a refusal to be petty, a willingness to face danger, and actions for noble purposes. Its antithesis is pusillanimity. Although the word magnanimity has a traditional connection to Aristotelian philosophy, it also has its own tradition...
Profound Compassion To consider the good, the welfare and happiness of others and to prefer them above one’s own, to feel compassion for their misfortunes as if they were one’s own, to take on the responsibility for the problems of all mankind and to pray continually for their salvation –...
Regrets About Science And Technology The general atmosphere and conditions surrounding us promise great happiness so long as science and technology with all their facilities and fruits are devoted to the service of humanity. Today, we are as exposed to great calamities and dangers as we have open to us...
Was Muhammad’s Mission Limited and Temporary? This article covers the answer to the question: “Was Muhammad’s Mission Limited And Temporary?“ All of the available information and resources, including his life, shows that his mission was universal and eternal. Such men as Alexander the “Great,” the Roman Caesars, Napoleon, Hitler, and...
Was Messenger Muhammad For All Nations And All Times? This article covers the answer to the question: “Was Messenger Muhammad For All Nations And All Times?“ There is no source, no evidence, which indicates that the Messengerhood of Muhammad was peculiar to Arabs or only to those who lived during...
Who Is The Messenger Muhammed? This article covers the answer to the question: “Who is the Messenger Muhammed?“ If one were to close one’s eyes and imagine oneself in the world of 1400 years ago, one would find that it was a world completely different from ours. How few and...
Is Submission to God in accord with Sense and Reason? Many people ask for submission to God; can be in accord with sense and reason. What we must realize here is that these two realities are not mutually exclusive. The demonstrations presented the Holy Book concerning Divinity require Prophethood since...
General Arguments About The Resurrection This article covers General Arguments About The Resurrection. Universal Wisdom Requires the Resurrection God is absolutely free to do what He wills, and no one can call Him to account. Being All-Wise, He acts with absolute purposiveness and wisdom, and never does something that is...
Man And Religion This article covers the relationship between man and religion. The earthly life of man manifests itself in two aspects, one individual, the other ‘social’-by ‘social’ l mean the whole circle including ‘human and natural’-. The individual aspect implies the inner perfection of each man and struggle for...
The Concept Of Science And Technology Despite the disasters caused by science and technology, their mistaken approach to the truth, and their failure to bring happiness, we cannot condemn them outright and become pure idealists. Science and technology do not bear the full responsibility for humanity being devalued, human feelings...
Fethullah Gülen’s Idea on the Relationship Between Science and Religion The study of the relationship between science and religion occupies a central position in Fethullah Gülen’s thought. It implements a dialectical confrontation of two concepts as a strategy, leading to a decoding of Islamic principles for the benefit of communities....
Will Religion, Supposedly Developed by Primitive People? Will Religion, Supposedly Developed by Primitive People to Explain The Unknown, Eventually Become Unnecessary? Those who answer the above question with a resounding “yes” base their answer upon the following suppositions: People who could not explain or control a certain natural phenomenon attributed...
The Generations Of Hope The generations of hope, which are, with respect to the present, the representatives of science, knowledge, faith, morality, and art, are also the architects of the spirits of the people who will succeed us. They will pour out to the needy hearts the purest inspirations of...
Humanity, Science, And Globalization This article covers Humanity, Science, And Globalization. Existence, which exists solely for humanity, was created in order to bear fruit for all people. Earth was decorated for humanity, just as the sky serves as a dome and the sun as a torch to light up this...
Life, Human Character, And Virtue We have collected and put the best quotes about Life, Human Character, and Virtue. Enjoy reading these insights and feel free to share this page on your social media to inspire others. May these Life, Human Character, and Virtue quotes on many subjects inspire you...
Divine Support And Ensuring Its Continuation This article covers Divine Support. Question: God Almighty has graced us with a great deal of possibilities to serve humanity. What would you recommend so that this holy grace and benediction upon us shall not be stopped? I think we all are aware that...
Competition On Generosity How do we distinguish between the desire to emulate and envy on competition on generosity? What are your thoughts regarding the charities and alms given away openly by some leading people in good work in order to inspire others and stimulate their feelings of generosity, while others...
Humanity Quotes We have collected and put the best Humanity Quotes. Enjoy reading these insights and feel free to share this page on your social media to inspire others. May these Humanity Quotes on many subjects inspire you to never give up and keep working towards your goals. Who knows—success...
I Trust In The Beauty Found In The Make-Up Of Humanity I Trust In The Beauty Found In The Make-Up Of Humanity is a letter presented to Pope John Paul II by M. Fethullah Gülen during his historical visit to the Vatican on February 8, 1998. Your Most Respected Holiness,...
Real Life And Real Humanity This article covers Real Life And Real Humanity. Since “real” life is only possible through knowledge, those who have neglected learning and teaching are considered to be “dead,” even when they are biologically alive. We were created to learn and to communicate what we have...