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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

Sufi Meditation 07.02.2022

Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 Anas said that when Rajab came Allah’s Messenger ﷺ said, “O God, bless us in Rajab and Sha'ban and bring us to Ramadan.” He also quoted him as saying, “Thursday night is a very bright night and Friday is a shining day.” (Mishkat al-Masabih 1369) In this week's sohbet, I discuss the…Read more Sufi Meditation 07.02.2022

It Is The Soldier

It is the Soldier, not the ministerWho has given us freedom of religion. It is the Soldier, not the reporterWho has given us freedom of the press. It is the Soldier, not the poetWho has given us freedom of speech. It is the Soldier, not the campus organizerWho has given us freedom to protest. It…Read more It Is The Soldier