Mu’min and Kafir: Negotiating Shared Space
http://www.marcmanley.com/mumin-and-kafir-negotiating-shared-space/
Getting Serious About Our Islam – More Thoughts on Spiritual Maturity
“…What is being missed here about tradition is precisely that thing which tradition is trying to get at: Acting upon one’s values, not simply memorizing and reciting them…”
Islam: An Informed Decision
“If we really had an intimate relationship with the Quran, with Prophet Muhammad and with Allah, we would not be so miserable about our present situation…”
Adab [etiqette] towards Allah
Being honest with God has many sides and facets for the human being to analyze and reflect upon. We mustn’t delude ourselves – we need God! And there are so many people out here in our society that need Allah, yet they may not know it…
Inculcating Taqwa in our lives
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…