Karbala Social Issues

Qibla: Karbala and Social Issues – Between Obligation and Inability

The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, gave us a teaching that cuts through all pretence,  all excuse, all cowardice. He said, “The best jihad is a word of truth before an unjust ruler.” Let us think about that for a second or two. The best jihad is not even a physical struggle in the  conventional sense. The best struggle is a WORD OF TRUTH spoken in the face of illegitimate  power. Why? Because war, or physical violence, does not emerge from a vacuum. It is preceded by a single brave individual, who has the courage, the temerity, the audacity to say to the  powerful what everyone is afraid to say. 

Cultures

Cultures: Mastering Perspective in the Age of Global Proximity, an Islamic Lens

Cultures are a collection of changing modes of human expression that develop differently in different geographical areas and change based on temperature, type of cloth available, language, type of food able to grow and more. Whereas Islam comes with unchangeable rules and a moral compass, and as long as cultural practices do not contradict clear Islamic teachings, they are not only permitted but respected.

The Holy Prophet

The Holy Prophet as a Role Model for Moral Leadership

Passing the torch, of a fire that keeps burning, not only staying lit, but growing with each generation. The more we learn about the tragedy of Karbala, the more we internalise its teachings,, the more deeply we understand and accept the message of Islam, the more we love Muharram and are increasingly eager for it each year. We must ask ourselves how we can ensure that the message of Muharram continues to resonate deeply with the hearts of our youth?

Muharram

Passing the Torch: Reimagining Muharram for a New Generation

Passing the torch, of a fire that keeps burning, not only staying lit, but growing with each generation. The more we learn about the tragedy of Karbala, the more we internalise its teachings,, the more deeply we understand and accept the message of Islam, the more we love Muharram and are increasingly eager for it each year. We must ask ourselves how we can ensure that the message of Muharram continues to resonate deeply with the hearts of our youth?

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