“Being able to give criticism, being able to take criticism and being able to act on that criticism is what Islam is all about. So it’s not just about talking, it’s about doing. Islam is dynamic; it’s no use just making fancy speeches and not acting upon what we say…”
“…the shared story of Asia, Africa and Europe, for one, is replete with uninterrupted mutual exchange…”
So when spiritual realities are perceived in Joseph’s revelatory dream, that dream is more real than the events it foreshadows in the sense that it gives a truer picture of the nature underlying the events in this world…
“Shameful deeds, like adultery, fornication, gambling and drinking alcohol, are not just forbidden. We should not even go near it….”
UL Prophet’s Last Sermon1 – stokey, 26.03.10
“Memorizing the Quran is optional. Understanding it and living it is compulsory. Let’s not just observe the Sunnah [optional] while neglecting the Fard [compulsory] aspects of Islam…..”
“Don’t pick and choose the bits you like about the Quran, ignoring the bits you don’t like. Allah knows best what’s good for us, and we must trust Him to guide us towards His pleasure…”
“To cultivate himma, a resolute spiritual aspiration towards Allah, just add 5% to your extra prayers, to your good deeds, and build on that…”
