By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Are lockdowns really saving lives, or will they ultimately prove to be more disruptive and deadly than COVID-19? I certainly don't mean to downplay the seriousness of COVID-19 and have been promoting the NHS, CDC, and government health guidelines throughout the pandemic. However, I'm concerned that 6 months of lockdowns and…Read more COVID-19: Are Lockdowns The Answer?
Friday Reflections 09.10.2020
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! We are approaching Rabi al-Awal, when many Muslims celebrate Mawlid an-Nabi (the Birthday of the Prophet). So I felt it would be a good idea to discuss the topic of praising the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and whether there is any evidence to back this up in classical sources. As always,…Read more Friday Reflections 09.10.2020
Rihanna Hadith Controversy
By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Muslims need to remember Rihanna, Coucou Chloe (and other people) are not Muslims and wouldn't necessarily know or understand our sensitivities on certain matters... In addition, they wouldn't necessarily even recognise something is a hadith or Quranic verse, especially after it has been turned into samples and remixed. As Muslims, it…Read more Rihanna Hadith Controversy
Friday Reflections 02.10.2020
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I have often been asked what to look for in a spiritual teacher. This week I read and discuss a chapter from Idries Shah’s book, “Learning How To Learn” to help to answer this question. Though this is one of those topics we could discuss at length on many occasions…Read more Friday Reflections 02.10.2020
Moses and the Shepherd
By Mevlana Jalal ad-Din Rumi Image: Moses and the Shepherd by Hossein Behzad Moses once heard a shepherd praying as follows: “O God, show me where thou art, that I may become Thy servant. I will clean Thy shoes and comb Thy hair, and sew Thy clothes, and fetch Thee milk.” When Moses heard him…Read more Moses and the Shepherd
Friday Reflections 25.09.2020
Salam alaikum. Jummah Mubarak. This week I read and reflect upon a couple of verses from the Sufi classic, The Conference of the Birds (Mantiq ut-Tahir) by Farid ud-Din Attar. https://youtu.be/rMmAHzVJ_LU
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