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Semerkand English Magazine - April 2025

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In this issue

Semerkand English Magazine presents its May issue with a feature article titled “The Heart’s Conversation with its Lord: Dua,” written by poet and author Cihat Ceylan.
The piece treats supplication as the servant’s intimate dialogue with his Lord, emphasizing that dua is far more than a repetition of formulaic phrases. It explores what may help prayers be accepted and offers examples of the supplications frequently made by the Prophet. Addressed through the lens and pen of a poet, the subject of dua is presented with a refreshing sensitivity to Semerkand English readers.
In the column “Reflections From the Age of Bliss,” the life of the Companion Sümame b. Usal is recounted, highlighting his experience of the boycott imposed by the polytheists in Makkah.
In his article “The Concept of Fitnah in Qur’an,” Qur’anic exegete and academic Ibrahim İmamoğlu examines how the Qur’an treats the concept of fitnah, one of the gravest trials afflicting Muslims today.
Meanwhile, hadith scholar Abu Bakr Sifil contributes “What Is the Cause of the Environmental Crisis?”, where he discusses the stance a Muslim must adopt in the face of ecological crises and environmental challenges.

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.