Time to Reflect - Lock down in London

Life around us is literally falling apart and we have to keep our sanity. There is little time left and a lot to do...  Discussion time with Tahera.  Last week we spoke about Amr and Nahi - I have just been able to complete my notes.  The thing that makes Islam unique as a ‘deen’ is its multifaceted nature. It is individual – in that it allows every human to grow and evolve intellectually & spiritually on a personal level; at the same time, it is also collective and inclusive , because the potential to grow and evolve can materialize only on a social plane when we interact with others and practice and demonstrate the success of our intellectual and spiritual progress. Islam offers this opportunity for growth through the practice of the two wajib acts: Amr bil Maroof and Nahi anil Munkar – which simply mean: promote or invite people towards goodness and piety; and deter them from going towards that which is harmful or evil. And, in taking on this very im...

Bismillah hir Rahmaan Nir Raheem Today we started talking about Tawheed and read Sura e Ikhlas. The significance of the surah lies in the fact that it is makes explicit Allah’s (swt) identity. Speaking about its revelation, Imam Jafer e Sadiq (as) said that a group of Jews once came to the Prophet (pbuh) and questioned him about Allah. The Prophet (pbuh) remained silent for three days awaiting a wahi from Allah (swt). And then, after three days, this surah was revealed. Being an answer to the questions the Prophet (pbuh) was asked, it begins with ‘Qul’ meaning ‘say’. From today’s perspective it is as if Allah (swt) is saying: Say this to anyone who asks about Me . The Surah unequivocally explains who Allah is, namely: ·          He is One. ·          He is Independent and Free from any need. ·          He was neither born not was anyone born of Him. · ...