Endeavor for Renewal

M. Fethullah Gulen

• Publisher: Tughra Books
• Year: 2015
• eBook ISBN:
  9781597846967
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Ethics & Moral Philosophy

True renewal is realized by retaining the purity of the seed and the root, and by synthesizing an entire inheritance of values with new thoughts and wisdom appropriate to the age. A thorough revival can only be realized with the efforts of the spirit, intellect, feelings, and willpower working in concert. Utilizing the spirit’s power to the fullest, making flawless use of the knowledge inherited from the past, being constantly open to spiritual breezes of inspiration, not being trapped by blind imitation, and always following a sound methodology are some dynamics of an ideal renewal.

The vigorous souls with steel willpower must keep running on the path of serving humanity with an insatiable love for research, an ever-evolving passion for knowledge of God, and an otherworldly profundity beyond comprehension. This book conveys the feelings and thoughts of a person who has dedicated his life for the coming of such a generation and who suffers, in heart and mind, for this noble ideal.

Table of contents

• Endeavor for Renewal
• Preface
• Religiousness and Religious Sensitivity
• Those Who Migrate for Noble Ideals and the Chivalrous Souls That Welcome Them
• Measures against Polluted Minds
• A Common Disease and Possible Cures
• Working Hours of the Devoted Souls
• Sacrifice: A Means of Closeness with God and People
• Sacred Values and Wakeful Eyes
• Functions of the Mosque
• The Relentless Enemy of the Devoted Souls: Satan
• Love of Knowledge and Research
• Getting to See Important Responsibilities as Mundane Tasks and the Qur’anic Method of Tasrif (Renewal of Format)
• The Purpose of Life
• Heroes of the Heart and Spirit
• The Sultan of Hearts
• The Perfect Guide in Every Area of Life
• Steering Securely
• Philosophy of Siyar and the Peace Treaty of Hudaybiya
• Underground Riches and Responsibilities That Befall on Believers
• The Elixir to Eliminate Heedlessness: Remembrance
• Types of Heedlessness That Impede Serving Faith
• Keeping Up the Ideal State in the Face of Social Changes
• Gentleness and Elegance in Interpersonal Relations
• Invitation for Divine Providence
• Baseless Negative Opinions and Envy
• Benefiting from Contemplative Dialogues and Counsels
• The Most Exalted Purpose and the Feeling of Curiosity
• The Greatest Help from a Fellow Believer to Another: Prayer
• Human Weaknesses as a Means of Spiritual Progress
• Helpless Ones in Dire Need and the Gates of Mercy Opened Wide
• The Devoted Souls and Life Standards
• Perfection and Modesty
• The Devoted Souls with Enthusiasm and Commonsense
• Are We Faithful to the Trust?
• Seeking Recognition
• How Muslims Benefit from Their Own Sources to the Maximum Degree
• A Balanced Figure of Love and Enthusiasm: Jalaluddin Rumi
• Reflections on the Day of Hunayn
• Suicide
• Loving One’s Nation
• Properties of Perfect Intention
• Jealousy