Tag: Arabic

The principle of living modestly and not drowning oneself in pleasure, material acquisitions and the life of this world is an enlightened and constructive principle that uncovers man’s potential and allows his spirit to soar. The extent to which man pays attention to material embellishments and the more his ties to this world increase, the more he is deprived of spiritual pleasures, radiant wisdom and inner light.

In this Jumuah lecture from the AFOSA mosque in Cape Town, Syed talks about a covenant that was created to protect vulnerable people, how it came about and its different uses. He also talks about how this covenant can be seen in practice today, with the current atrocities in Palestine and the support shown by people of different faiths.

Salam (Peace) is a Qur’anic term with a wide range of deep meanings and various practical aspects and manifestations. This divine word is a name of Allah, and many hadiths have been reported from the Holy Prophet and Imams regarding its meanings. In many religious texts, including prayers, ziyarahs, and social interactions, its manifestations are clearly seen.