Etiquette of Advising Others and Public Speaking

Musa Kâzım GÜLÇÜR One of the blessings of God Almighty to humankind is the ability to express our feelings and thoughts. As we learn in Sura Rahman, it was God Who taught us to speak; thus, He created us with the natural ability to use words to express ourselves. The Qur’an says, “And say to … Etiquette of Advising Others and Public Speaking yazısını okumaya devam et

Praying for Blessings Upon Sneezing

Musa Kâzım GÜLÇÜR When a Muslim sneeze, they say, Alhamdulillah (All praise and gratitude are for God) If another Muslim is nearby, he or she says, Yarhamukallah (God have mercy on you.) The recipient of this prayer then replies, Yahdina wa yahdikumullah (may God guide you and me to the right path). Out of courtesy … Praying for Blessings Upon Sneezing yazısını okumaya devam et

Breaking off Relations

Musa Kâzım GÜLÇÜR Resentment and irritability eat away at feelings of brotherhood; it is extremely harmful to nurse grudges. If one is offended by something a fellow Muslim does, it is important to make peace immediately. In the words of the Qur’an, “The believers are but brothers, so make peace between your brothers and keep … Breaking off Relations yazısını okumaya devam et