Misdirected Passions

I used to have so many passions that were so diverse But since I have come to know you, all of my passions have become one, So those who I used to envy began to envy me And I became the master of creation, the day that You became my Master كانـت لقلبي أهواءٌ مفرّقــة…

Think Outside the Cube

A brilliant discussion to what looks like a brilliant event! How many things do we think are Islamic simply because it’s what we are used to? How many of us are trapped at seeing things from one perspective I’ll let Sheikh Hamza and Imam Zaid explain what its all about: [youtube:=http://youtu.be/tyqVLEHCRQ8] [youtube:=http://youtu.be/Sy8_0uXMOJQ] THINK OUTSIDE THE…

Relaxing or time wasting?

Its a topic I constantly find myself reflecting over; how do we distinguish balance between relaxing and time wasting? In the conclusion to his article “Chess in the Light of  the Jurist“, Sheikh Hamza Yusuf beautifully sums up the balance between these two states of being. ——————————————————- Islam is a religion based on revelation that deems the human…

Poetic Emotion

The following is a poem a close friend and brother of mine wrote. Beautiful words from a beautiful soul. May Allah preserve him! Stirring are the waves of the ocean At the sight of the full moon Likewise are my feelings and emotions When I think of your smile in full bloom Jolts run through…