religion

Peace Be Upon You 🕊️

The main greeting of messengers of God in the Abrahamic religions is: Moses: Shalom aleichemJesus: Shlomo aleykhunMuhammad: Salam alaikum All mean “peace be upon you”, so isn't it time we spread peace? Isn't that what Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, and all the messengers of God, would like us to do? There are of course differences between…Read more Peace Be Upon You 🕊️

Friday Reflections 16.10.2020

Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! This week I read and discuss verses 168–177 in Surah Al-Baqarah, from the Quran translation by Dr Safi Kaskas. These verses capture a lot of the spirit and essence of Islam, and it's good to read and reflect upon them. https://youtu.be/2q9K9yh2vd0

Friday Reflections 04.09.2020

Salam alaikum. Jummah Mubarak. I read the chapter, “The Wisdom of the Spirit” in the the “Bezels of Wisdom” by Muhyi al-Din Ibn al-Arabi, translated by Ralph Austin (1980). In the chapter, Ibn al-Arabi discusses his views on the nature of religion, and how it is of two types. The discussion that follows is deep,…Read more Friday Reflections 04.09.2020

Choosing a Teacher 13.08.2020

Sohbet from last Thursday's online dhikr. Many people have asked me over the years who we should listen to and follow? There are so many shaykhs, religious and spiritual teachers and preachers of religion. Who is right? Who should we listen to? This can be intimidating, especially for people who don't have much knowledge of…Read more Choosing a Teacher 13.08.2020

Happy Eid ul Adha

Eid Mubarak! Selamat Hari Raya! Wishing everyone a happy and blessed Eid ul Adha!

Allah speaks to Moses (on whom be peace)

“(Mention) when Moses (Musa) said to his family, ‘I think I see a fire. I will bring you information or I will bring you a burning torch that you may warm yourselves.’ But when he reached it, a voice called out to him: ‘Blessed is He who is in the fire and whoever is around…Read more Allah speaks to Moses (on whom be peace)