The Aphorisms of Ibn ‘Ataa’-illah (R.A) – First Aphorism

The Book of Wisdom al-Hikam al-`Ata’iyya First Aphorism TRANSLATION AND COMMENTARY – Nuh Ha Mim Keller Infinitude is the native land from whence Allah has brought the soul, then summoned it again upon the tongue of His messengers (Allah bless them and give them peace) from its exile. Traditional Islamic spirituality deals with answering this […]

Hasan of Basra (R.A) and the fire-worshipper

Hasan of Basra (R.A) and the fire-worshipper Hasan had a neighbour named Simeon who was a fireworshipper. Simeon fell ill and was at death’s door. Friends begged Hasan to visit him; he called, to find him in bed, blackened with fire and smoke. “Fear God,” Hasan counselled him. “You have passed all your life amid […]

SACRIFICE OF THE LAMB

Just as the Prophet (S.A.W.), and his companions landed from their rides, and laid the loads down, it was decided that they would sacrifice a lamb for dinner. One of the companions volunteered: “I will sacrifice the lamb.” Another: “I will skin it.” Third: “I will cook it.” Fourth: ” I will….” The Prophet (S.A.W.): […]

Islam The choice of Thinking Women – CONCLUSION

By Ismail Adam Patel CONCLUSION Islam forbids the one thing that modern men and women have excelled in: a laissez-faire society. In contrast, Islam commends chastity, marriage, reproduction and upbringing of children, all of which the “modern, liberated women” has been encouraged to abandon, at her peril. Sex, in Islam, is permitted only within wedlock, […]

Islam The choice of Thinking Women – PART 4- THE FEMINIST MOVEMENT

By Ismail Adam Patel THE FEMINIST MOVEMENT It is very important to study and understand the feminist movement, because it claims to represent the emancipation and welfare of women in these times. A need to appraise its logic, practical implications and viability is required, all of which will be addressed in this chapter. The word […]

America’s Tragedy: An Islamic Perspective

America’s Tragedy: An Islamic Perspective By Shaykh Hamza Yusuf This is an edited transcript of the talk that Shaykh Hamza Yusuf gave on Sunday, Sept. 30th, 2001 at Zaytuna Academy and Institute in Hayward, California regarding his reflections on the Sept 11th tragedy and his trip to the White House from which he had just […]

THE WORLD FAMOUS BOOK " THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS " – By the Great Sufi Saint Farid -Ud-Din Attar (R.A) – Part 1 -THE PARLIAMENT OF THE BIRDS

THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS IN FOUR PARTS PART I THE PARLIAMENT OF THE BIRDS Once upon a time, in the dim old days, all the birds of the world assembled in solemn conclave to consider a momentous question. Ever since the dawn of Creation the inhabitants of every city had had a king or […]

It is He who is revealed in every face

Tomb of Ibn Arabi Tomb of Ibn Arabi encased in glass in the lower level of a mosque at the bottom of Mount Qasyun in Damascus. the tomb in the foreground is that of Junayd, the well-known follower of Ibn Arabi. It is He who is revealed in every face, sought in every sign, gazed […]

Between Ignorance and Extremism- Shaykh Hamza Yusuf’s concluding remarks

SOURCE : http://radicalmiddleway.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=104&Itemid=45 Between Ignorance and Extremism 10-12 February 2006 London :: Bradford :: Manchester Shaykh Hamza Yusuf’s concluding remarks: Like Sidi Abdal Hakim said, “Tradition or extradition” – it’s not a joke, and people really have to think about the presence of over 25 million Muslims in Western Europe. We have to really think […]

Seeking Reality Through Buddhism to Islam

Seeking Reality Through Buddhism to Islam By Muhammad Mawlud (formerly Reverend Sangarakkita) From: Nuradeen Magazine From the Nuradeen Magazine Vol. 3, No. 3 — Fall/Winter 1983 Muhammad Mawlud, from Sri Lanka, was born into a Buddhist family and ordained himself as a Buddhist monk in his search for truth. After five years as a monk […]