Building Good Character

Musa Kâzım GÜLÇÜR Adab in practice, is part of the larger concept of akhlaq, that is, morality. In fact, from one perspective, adab in practice is fundamentally practical morality and ethics. Therefore, the essence of these concepts will be explained first, beginning with a short introduction to akhlaq, and only after this will adab in … Building Good Character yazısını okumaya devam et

The Adab and Muasharat

Musa Kâzım GÜLÇÜR Let’s examine, the concepts of adab and muasharat separately. The Word Adab The Arabic root "adab" means "feast or invitation"[1]; the word “adab," which is derived from this root, carries the meanings of “decency," "politeness," "reverence" and “high regard,”[2] as well as "refined manners that have been socially adopted."[3] Adab, then, refers … The Adab and Muasharat yazısını okumaya devam et

Truthfulness

Musa Kâzım GÜLÇÜR Honesty and being straightforward are characteristics that are manifested both in thought and deed. The honesty of a true believer can never be compromised. The Qur’an very clearly declares the greatness of honesty and integrity. God’s Word says; “O you who believe! Act in reverence for God and piously, without doing anything … Truthfulness yazısını okumaya devam et