Thoughts from Lord Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth.
Wisdom
Incarnation?
Incarnation? To be creature is to be entirely not a Creator. To be Creator is to be entirely not a creature.
Qur’an: Do not obey the majority of those on earth
The Holy Qur’an makes clear that majority opinion is misleading. Our guidance cannot come from the ever-changing norms and values of secular democracy which only lead us away from God’s path.
Less Is More
Sufi comics says I like this story because it reminds me of how short life is, and it puts things in perspective. If I live my life thinking I’m going to be here forever (or for a looong time),… Read More ›
Reading creation
God speaks to man through the visible creation. The material cosmos is so presented to man’s intelligence that he can read there traces of its Creator. Light and darkness, wind and fire, water and earth, the tree and its fruit… Read More ›
A lifetime
A lifetime is a sort of river of passing events, and its current is strong. For as soon as each thing comes into sight, it is swept away, and another is brought in its place; and this, too, will be… Read More ›
‘But Look at How Believing in Jesus Changed My Life!’
by Rabbi Tovia Singer Question: Dear Rabbi Singer, I am certain that the question will surface somewhere in this general commentary I am making. I hope you will bear with me until the question does arise. For one who has… Read More ›
How Should Muslims Deal with Homosexuality
In the light of the recent terror attack on gays in Orlando it might be of use to revisit the question: according to the Shariah how should Muslims deal with homosexuality? Dr Yasir Qadhi explains the Islamic understanding. Dr Yasir Qadhi explains… Read More ›
Be kind
Kindness isn’t limited only to mankind, it should be shown to other creatures as well. “Those who are kind and considerate to Allah’s creatures, Allah bestows His kindness and affection on them. Show kindness to the creatures on the earth… Read More ›
I would not give this verse for the whole world…
The Messenger of God said, “I would not give this verse for the whole world: O My servants who have transgressed against their souls, do not despair of God’s Mercy.” (Surah 39:53) (Ahmad)
The living and the dead
The Messenger of God (upon whom be peace) said, “One who remembers one’s Lord and one who does not are like the living and the dead.” (Bukhari & Muslim)
Evanescence
The Messenger of God (upon whom be peace) said, “Whoever loves this world finds hardship in the other world, and whoever loves the other world finds hardship in this world; so prefer what is lasting to what is evanescent.” (Ahmad)
People Attempting to Change Islam – Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
There are various groups and individuals who are attempting to change traditional Islam and have numerous agendas. Examples of this is include Irshad Manji, Feminist groups and lesbian and gay activists who want to make it permissible for Islam to allow… Read More ›
Perennialism & Other Religions – Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
An excellent talk by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf who speaks about when Muslims start attacking other religions, the dangers it causes, and the idea of perennialism which he firmly rejects.
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