The wise Caliphs of Andalusia were not only concerned with the welfare of Muslims. They were totally committed to uphold justice and to guarantee the welfare of everyone in their dominion, including the Jews and Christians.
Sadly, many children grow up developing a strong resentment towards Islam, because their parents impose intolerable burdens on them, cultural burdens, in the name of Islam. Some examples are: the oppression of women, denying girls the right to education, genital mutilation i.e. female circumcision, forced marriages and so-called ‘honour’ killings. None of these despicable and barbaric practices has anything at all to do with Islam. They are pre-Islamic traditions that are totally forbidden for Muslims. Yet some uneducated Muslims behave as if this is part of their religion…
Sadly, many children grow up developing a strong resentment towards Islam, because their parents impose intolerable burdens on them, cultural burdens, in the name of Islam. Some examples are: the oppression of women, denying girls the right to education, genital mutilation i.e. female circumcision, forced marriages and so-called ‘honour’ killings. None of these despicable and barbaric practices has anything at all to do with Islam. They are pre-Islamic traditions that are totally forbidden for Muslims. Yet some uneducated Muslims behave as if this is part of their religion…
“Truly Allah loves those who strive in his way as if they were a solid structure”; this Ayah indicates that as an Ummah (community) we need to be like a solid structure, and for a structure to be solid, we must have solid foundations along with a good framework (both from within and without)…
Respect differences among Muslims, and do not judge others or think you are superior to them…..
How to cultivate Taqwa: an awe-inspired awareness of Allah, based on Love, Fear and Hope: loving Him for His generosity, fearing His punishment, and ever hopeful of his forgiveness, His mercy. The reward is a renewed sense of social responsibility that grows out of our maturing spirituality…
Sometimes we hate things that are good for us, and we love things that are harmful for us. We should accept that only Allah has the full picture. Our judgement is very limited.
Musa alayhis salaam led the elders and men, the women and children of Bani Israeel to the mouth of the raging sea. With nothing to defend themselves, they turned back to see Fir’own, furious, and his henchmen – blades sheathed – racing towards them. But Musa knew that Allah would not allow the da’wah to be wiped away and annihilated.
