Embrace the social teachings of Islam by rethinking modern individualism.
Embrace the social teachings of Islam by rethinking modern individualism.
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How should you respond to someone criticizing Islam? As Dr. Fareeha Khan from the Sila Initiative explains, there isn’t always one response. Depending on the situation: 1) step away, 2) engage, or 3) take it as a special message for your own self.
The Sila Initiative · Answering Feminist Criticisms How should you respond to someone criticizing Islam? As Dr. Fareeha Khan from the Sila Initiative explains, there isn’t always one response. Depending on the situation: 1) step away, 2) engage, or 3) take it as a special message for your own self. This clip was taken from the Sila Initiative’s Not-a-Whole-Book©️ club online session titled “Answering Feminist Criticisms.” How should you respond to someone criticizing Islam? As Dr. Fareeha Khan from the Sila Initiative explains, there isn’t always one response. Depending on the situation: 1) step away, 2) engage, or 3) take it as a special message for your own self. This clip was taken from the Sila Initiative’s Not-a-Whole-Book©️ club online session titled “Answering Feminist Criticisms.” The Sila Initiative · Balancing Activism with Personal Responsibility Standing for social justice is a religious duty. But one has to take care of one’s personal responsibilities to family and home first before delving into activism. (Clip taken from Sila’s Not-a-Whole-Book club discussion on Communal Life.) Standing for social justice is a religious duty. But one has to take care of one’s personal responsibilities to family and home first before delving into activism. (Clip taken from Sila’s Not-a-Whole-Book club discussion on Communal Life.) From narrations of the Prophetic Traditions, we see that among those the Qur’an benefits are: the one who recites even a single letter; the one who recites well and the one who struggles with reciting; the one who recites singly and the one who recites in a group; the group that studies it as well as the group that simply recites; and the one who uses it as a “charm” or source of healing. Unfortunately, the reality of some Western and Western-influenced Muslims is that they ignore these latter modes of benefiting from the Qur’an, and value only the command to ponder its meanings. Based off the article A Call to Devotion: Reading the Qur’an as a Modern Muslim. Lecture “Modern Reading vs. Heart Reading” by Dr. Fareeha Khan from “A Cure For Those Who Believe” webinar, April 2020. From narrations of the Prophetic Traditions, we see that among those the Qur’an benefits are: the one who recites even a single letter; the one who recites well and the one who struggles with reciting; the one who recites singly and the one who recites in a group; the group that studies it as well as the group that simply recites; and the one who uses it as a “charm” or source of healing. Unfortunately, the reality of some Western and Western-influenced Muslims is that they ignore these latter modes of benefiting from the Qur’an, and value only the command to ponder its meanings. Based off the article A Call to Devotion: Reading the Qur’an as a Modern Muslim. Lecture “Modern Reading vs. Heart Reading” by Dr. Fareeha Khan from “A Cure For Those Who Believe” webinar, April 2020. Many of the goals that underpin our society (e.g. freedom) come from classical liberalism and are not aligned with our goal as Muslims of submission to Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. Many of the goals that underpin our society (e.g. freedom) come from classical liberalism and are not aligned with our goal as Muslims of submission to Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. Remorse is a necessary precursor to repentance and eventually forming a strong connection with Allah. But sometimes it can be misplaced and unhelpful! Remorse is a necessary precursor to repentance and eventually forming a strong connection with Allah. But sometimes it can be misplaced and unhelpful! The best way to teach children taqwa is through your own example. If you act in a God-fearing manner in your relationships with Allah and His creation, it will leave a visible imprint on their hearts from a young age. The best way to teach children taqwa is through your own example. If you act in a God-fearing manner in your relationships with Allah and His creation, it will leave a visible imprint on their hearts from a young age. Supplication is the essence of worship. When we realize that our Lord is the One upon whom everything depends, we realize He is in charge, and we begin to supplicate and remember Him. Supplication is the essence of worship. When we realize that our Lord is the One upon whom everything depends, we realize He is in charge, and we begin to supplicate and remember Him. We have an increasing tendency to justify away our wrong actions, but this only takes us farther from reaching the highest of human potential. We have an increasing tendency to justify away our wrong actions, but this only takes us farther from reaching the highest of human potential. “Every human being makes mistakes, but the best of the those who makes mistakes are those who make repentance.” The Prophet Muhammed (Salahi alahi wa salam) “Every human being makes mistakes, but the best of the those who makes mistakes are those who make repentance.” The Prophet Muhammed (Salahi alahi wa salam) How can I become closer to Allah? What is the deeper meaning behind the events in my life? Who can I consult for advice? Join us during this Q&R session with Ustadha Umm Sahl, an experienced and knowledgeable female scholar, to get insight and answers to your personal questions. Questions Answered: How can I become closer to Allah? What is the deeper meaning behind the events in my life? Who can I consult for advice? Join us during this Q&R session with Ustadha Umm Sahl, an experienced and knowledgeable female scholar, to get insight and answers to your personal questions. Questions Answered: Allah, Most High, enjoins the Prophet (may Allah send peace and blessings upon him): “Say, (O Muhammad, to mankind): If ye love Allah, follow me; Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (3:31) What does it mean to follow the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him? How can we incorporate the Sunnah in our lives to attain Allah’s love and pleasure? Join us for our next Q&R session with Ustadha Umm Sahl, an experienced and knowledgeable female scholar, to get insights and answers to your personal questions. Questions Answered: Allah, Most High, enjoins the Prophet (may Allah send peace and blessings upon him): “Say, (O Muhammad, to mankind): If ye love Allah, follow me; Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (3:31) What does it mean to follow the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him? How can we incorporate the Sunnah in our lives to attain Allah’s love and pleasure? Join us for our next Q&R session with Ustadha Umm Sahl, an experienced and knowledgeable female scholar, to get insights and answers to your personal questions. Questions Answered: As Muslims, we strive to fulfill the rights of Allah Most High and the rights of His servants. The rights of His servants (huquq al-‘ibad) are extremely important because these include how we treat our families, namely the people closest to us. How can a woman fulfill her role as a wife, mother, daughter, and sister in the best and most pleasing way to Allah? Join us for our next Q&R session with Ustadha Umm Sahl, an experienced and knowledgeable female scholar, to get insights and answers to your personal questions. Questions Answered: As Muslims, we strive to fulfill the rights of Allah Most High and the rights of His servants. The rights of His servants (huquq al-‘ibad) are extremely important because these include how we treat our families, namely the people closest to us. How can a woman fulfill her role as a wife, mother, daughter, and sister in the best and most pleasing way to Allah? Join us for our next Q&R session with Ustadha Umm Sahl, an experienced and knowledgeable female scholar, to get insights and answers to your personal questions. Questions Answered: One of the strengths women commonly have is sensitivity to the emotional needs of others. How are we as believing women expected to utilize this God-given strength? Join us for the final webinar of the On Being a Muslim Woman series, in which we will explore the unique responsibility of being the emotional stewards of our families and communities. One of the strengths women commonly have is sensitivity to the emotional needs of others. How are we as believing women expected to utilize this God-given strength? Join us for the final webinar of the On Being a Muslim Woman series, in which we will explore the unique responsibility of being the emotional stewards of our families and communities. Remorse has almost become extinct these days. No one regrets anything they say or do because the false sense of confidence we are encouraged to have leads one to lack introspection and prevents one from correcting shortcomings. How do we balance being hopeful of Allah’s mercy, yet being conscious of the seriousness of our mistakes? Join us for our second-to-last webinar in the On Being a Muslim Woman series, as we explore the important trait of being remorseful. Remorse has almost become extinct these days. No one regrets anything they say or do because the false sense of confidence we are encouraged to have leads one to lack introspection and prevents one from correcting shortcomings. How do we balance being hopeful of Allah’s mercy, yet being conscious of the seriousness of our mistakes? Join us for our second-to-last webinar in the On Being a Muslim Woman series, as we explore the important trait of being remorseful. In an age of information overload, we tend to think a lot about God and religion, but don’t experience them as much. How can we move from a place where we know a lot about our religion, to a place where we live and feel its reality? This month’s webinar will explore how an important trait of the Muslim woman is that she talks with God. It is through her relationship with Allah that she solidifies her faith and practice. In an age of information overload, we tend to think a lot about God and religion, but don’t experience them as much. How can we move from a place where we know a lot about our religion, to a place where we live and feel its reality? This month’s webinar will explore how an important trait of the Muslim woman is that she talks with God. It is through her relationship with Allah that she solidifies her faith and practice. In On Taqwa, Umm Sahl will explores the topic of taqwa, or Godfearingness. She examines the foundational role it plays in transforming a person’s life, benefitting the Ummah, and shielding our faith. In On Taqwa, Umm Sahl will explores the topic of taqwa, or Godfearingness. She examines the foundational role it plays in transforming a person’s life, benefitting the Ummah, and shielding our faith. Families and communities have always been held together by the service (khidma) provided by women. However, this critical aspect of the religion is downplayed or overlooked in the modern day. Join us to learn about the importance of service in Muslim life, why it is often overlooked today, and the benefits incurred when this trait is instilled within ourselves. Families and communities have always been held together by the service (khidma) provided by women. However, this critical aspect of the religion is downplayed or overlooked in the modern day. Join us to learn about the importance of service in Muslim life, why it is often overlooked today, and the benefits incurred when this trait is instilled within ourselves. Why is our religion called “Submission” (“Islam”)? In this webinar, we will discover the centrality of the trait of submission in Islam, and how this trait sometimes comes into conflict with the idea of “freedom,” the dominant trait of modern Western civilization. How might a contemporary Muslim woman embrace Islam’s teachings on submission, when they sometimes seem to contrary to ideas and behaviors that modern people hold dear? Why is our religion called “Submission” (“Islam”)? In this webinar, we will discover the centrality of the trait of submission in Islam, and how this trait sometimes comes into conflict with the idea of “freedom,” the dominant trait of modern Western civilization. How might a contemporary Muslim woman embrace Islam’s teachings on submission, when they sometimes seem to contrary to ideas and behaviors that modern people hold dear?
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