By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Why would anyone phone someone on Christmas day only to start an argument about Christmas? Regardless of anyone's views and it's true there are different valid perspectives on Christmas, why would anyone want to spoil another person's day. How is that in the spirit of Islam? Even if one person thinks…Read more Why Phone On Christmas Day Only To Start An Argument?
Merry Christmas 2022
Wishing everyone a very happy and blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! ☃️🎄🦌🦌🦌🛷🎅
Friday Reflections 23.12.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Be with your Lord” by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani from his book, “Liberating the Soul: A Guide for Spiritual Growth, Volume 1”, pages 183-190. May Allah ﷻ grant us to be among those who love to be with their Lord. Amin. 🤲🏻 https://youtu.be/rw3QTnkkDr4…Read more Friday Reflections 23.12.2022
Jummah Mubarak
“Beautiful conduct (i.e. righteous behaviour), gentleness and moderation constitute one of twenty-four parts of Prophethood.”~ Prophet Muhammad ﷺ “Perilaku yang indah (yakni perilaku yang benar), kelembutan dan moderasi merupakan salah satu dari dua puluh empat bagian dari Kenabian.”~ Muhammad Rasulullah ﷺ Tirmidhi, Hadith no. 2010 (Mishkāt, Hadith no. 5059)
Sohbet and Sufi Meditation 19.12.2022
Salam alaikum. In the name of Allah, the Merciful-to-all, the Mercy Giver: “May there be a group among you that calls for all that is good, promotes what is right and prevents what is wrong. It is they who are successful.”~ Holy Quran 3:104 (Safi Kaskas) In this week's sohbet I discuss the World Cup…Read more Sohbet and Sufi Meditation 19.12.2022
Emir Al Thani’s gift to Messi
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong After the elation of the World Cup Final game last night I've been a little baffled with response of some culturally challenged people who have been commenting on the traditional gold hemmed robe that Lionel Messi was graciously gifted by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. This garment is…Read more Emir Al Thani’s gift to Messi
Weekend Reflections 17.12.2022
Salam alaikum! I read and discuss the chapter, “War against the Ego” by Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kabbani from his book, “Fifty Days - The Divine Disclosures During a Holy Sufi Seclusion” (2010), pages 97-111. May Allah ﷻ help us to overcome our egos and always remain connected to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the awliya…Read more Weekend Reflections 17.12.2022
Sohbet and Sufi Meditation 12.12.2022
Salam alaikum. In the name of Allah, the Merciful-to-all, the Mercy Giver: “(Prophet) We sent you the Book, setting forth the Truth, confirming what is available of earlier revelations and with final authority over them. Judge between them in accordance with what God has sent down. Do not follow their whims, which deviate from the…Read more Sohbet and Sufi Meditation 12.12.2022
A New Reading of Islam
Basic rights are required for a human being to embrace and practice Islam. You can't force anyone to become a Muslim, nor can you force anyone to remain a Muslim against his/her will. The most fundamental principle in the Qur’an, as I understand it, is freedom. As a result of the gift of consciousness, God…Read more A New Reading of Islam
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