I believe insight and guidance ultimately comes from Allah. Only in humility do we see past ego and see some glimpse of truth. Scientists know they must do all they can to remove bias to witness reality. Religious people should be even more aware, for all major religions teach the dangers of ego... That this…Read more Prayer for Forgiveness and Guidance
"Verily, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the succession of night and day, there are indeed messages for all who are endowed with insight, [and] who remember God when they stand, and when they sit, and when they lie down to sleep and [thus] reflect on the creation of the heavens…Read more 2013, a Year Specially Blessed by Allah?
Should we ask a mullah, if we can ask a mullah? The "ask a mullah" phenomenon is getting silly, people are asking what face cream should we use, can legs be waxed, can we eat tofu, is it permissible to be interviewed for a job by someone of the opposite sex etc. The truly sad…Read more Should We Ask A Mullah, If We Can Ask A Mullah?
By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Hadith, narrations of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, can be useful supplementary material, which in some circumstances can help to clarify certain matters. However, a few things should be born in mind when referencing hadiths: 1). The only sacred scripture of Islam is the Holy Qur'an, all other texts…Read more Things to Consider when Referencing Hadith
Edited by Paul S Armstrong Imam Ali, the fourth Caliph of Islam and the first Imam of the Ahlul Bayt, is well known for his abiding contribution to spiritual thought. In the Arabic world he's just as famous for being a great jurist and man of letters. The historian Masudi (Murooj-uz-Zahab Masudi Vol. II, p.…Read more Imam Ali’s Famous Epistle To Malik Ashtar, Governor of Egypt
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