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Semerkand English Magazine - September 2025

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In this issue

Semerkand English Magazine presents its September issue with the feature article “The Trials of Life: Bane or Boon.”
As Muslims, some of us are bewildered when faced with calamities and hardships. Thoughts arise such as: “What was our fault that such a trial befell us?” This article seeks to answer how believers should understand tribulations and what stance they ought to adopt when confronted with adversity.
In the column “Reflections From the Age of Bliss,” the life of the Companion Abdullah b. Jahsh is recounted, offering lessons from his devotion and sacrifices.
The issue also sheds light on the lives of Muslims in Europe, who endure numerous hardships and challenges, while at the same time bearing the responsibility of representing Islam in the West.
Renowned hadith scholar Abu Bakr Sifil contributes the article “The Messiah and Mahdi,” in which he clarifies misconceptions surrounding this significant subject.
Additionally, educational expert Elif Özdemir offers valuable insights in her article on how to instill in our children a genuine love for the Prophet.

Semerkand English Magazine Description:

Publisher: Semerkand-Basım-Yayın-A.Ş.

Category: Religious_Spiritual

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Words spoken from the heart reach far beyond ornate expressions. They bypass the filter of the intellect and flow directly into other hearts. Guided by this truth, Semerkand Magazine strives to share with its readers the subtle beauties of Sufism and Islamic ethics—treasures that have breathed life into souls for centuries. For the heart listens to what is sincere, discerning it from all that is artificial and hollow.

In a world clouded by modern distractions, our intention is to rekindle that forgotten spiritual atmosphere through a language that flows from heart to heart. We do not seek to impress with grand rhetoric, but rather to strengthen the bonds between hearts with sincerity and grace—God willing, supported by the goodwill of our readers.

About Semerkand Publishing:

With magazines published in seven languages—English, French, German, Bosnian, Arabic, Turkish, and Dutch—Semerkand Publishing continues to share the transformative moral spirit of Sufism with people around the world. Through more than 1,500 books in eight languages, its television channel, and active social media presence, Semerkand remains devoted to conveying the timeless values of inner refinement and spiritual beauty.