Contemporary Islamic Thought

Living Faith Through Service: The Transformative Power of Gülen’s Philosophy of Hizmet

Living Faith Through Service: The Transformative Power of Gülen’s Philosophy of Hizmet by Dr Hasnain Gulamali Walji

Across continents and cultures, I have met followers of Fethullah Gülen who, like my friend Dr Tekalan, reflect the essence of Hizmet in every word they speak and every action they take. In these encounters, I have witnessed something quietly powerful – a philosophy that goes beyond lofty ideals or well-spoken beliefs. There’s a depth to their commitment that transforms simple acts into living proof of leadership based on compassion, empathy, and tireless service. It’s a rare kind of leadership, one that goes beyond inspiring others to merely admire, inviting them instead to live a shared vision of service and humanity.

Work life balance

Schrödinger’s Cat and the Quantum Confusion of Modern Life

Schrödinger’s Cat and the Quantum Confusion of Modern Life by Dr Hasnain Gulamali Walji

Every Friday, the khutbah drums into us the horrors of Jahiliyyah. That dark age before Islam. Daughters buried alive. Slaves whipped under the desert sun. Tribes killing each other over camels and water wells. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) came, they tell us, and shattered the idols of ignorance. He brought justice. He brought equality.

Mindfulness

Two Ears, One Mouth: The Art of Ikigai Conversation”

Spiritual Ostrichism: The Prophet, Social Justice, and Our Selective Memory by Dr Hasnain Gulamali Walji

Every Friday, the khutbah drums into us the horrors of Jahiliyyah. That dark age before Islam. Daughters buried alive. Slaves whipped under the desert sun. Tribes killing each other over camels and water wells. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) came, they tell us, and shattered the idols of ignorance. He brought justice. He brought equality.

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