Still awesome and awe inspiring, the renowned Carl Sagan discussing our Human Family's ongoing journey out of the darkness of ignorance, into the Light of knowledge.
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Carl Sagan: I have a foreboding of an America
QUESTION: In a book published nearly two decades ago, renowned scientist and thinker Carl Sagan wrote the following insightful words; was he really only talking about the United States? “I have a foreboding of an America in my children's or grandchildren's time -- when the United States is a service and information economy; when nearly…Read more Carl Sagan: I have a foreboding of an America
Faith Forum: Love Not Hate
My latest appearance on Faith Forum, Hidayat TV last week, discussing, "Love not Hate" with Dr Talib Warsi and Shaykh Muhammad Amin-Evans.
Maulana Shaykh Nazim Adil Al Haqqani : Illusions
"Ninety-nine may be illusions, but one may be a real oasis for you because the Lord Almighty says, 'Don't cut off your hope; don't despair'." You don't have forty hands to go everywhere to take forty Shaykhs' hands. Therefore, if you are traveling on a spiritual journey, when you meet with your guide or with…Read more Maulana Shaykh Nazim Adil Al Haqqani : Illusions
Islam Calls Us To Seek And Disseminate Knowledge
"The righteous works that continue to benefit a believer after his death include: - the knowledge that he taught and spread among others - a righteous son whom he leaves behind - or a copy of the Qur'an that he bequeaths to his inheritors - or a mosque that he builds - or a rest…Read more Islam Calls Us To Seek And Disseminate Knowledge
The Forgiveness of God Has No Comparison
Abu Yahya al-Mazini came in upon al-Shafi'i (may God have mercy upon them both) in his final sickness, and asked him, 'How are you faring this morning?' 'This morning I am travelling from this world,' he said, 'and departing from my brethren, and going to meet my evil works, quaffing the cup of death, and…Read more The Forgiveness of God Has No Comparison
Oh, so you know how to cut and paste hadith?
A student needs to invest years of dedicated study to truly master their chosen subject, does anyone think Islam any different? Who can expect to be an overnight expert? Even if a person studies a college or university course for a few years, they will still have only covered a tiny fraction of the vast…Read more Oh, so you know how to cut and paste hadith?
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 