The Five Principles of Legal Writing
Applies to others, too… Writing in fiqh and other Islamic subjects is legal writing….
*** ‘And we’ve exalted your mention’ *** [Qur’an]. Contains arguably the most beautiful rendition of Tala`a al-Badru `Alayna that you’ll find….
Dar al-Masnavi - Rumi - “Be Drunk in Love Since Love Is Everything That Exists” - Ghazal 455
“Be drunk in love, since love is everything that exists. Without the
occupation and trading of love there isn’t (any) door to the
Beloved.
It is said, “What is love?” Say, “Giving up free will.” There isn’t
(any) free will (for) anyone who hasn’t let go of free will…”
Mere Islam: My Definition of “Traditional Islam”
Traditional Islam is Sunni Islam. Sunni Islam is Islam as understood and lived by the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), his Companions, and those who follow in their footsteps.
Mere Islam: DeenPort Interview with Sohail Nakhooda
After having coffee with Sidi Sohail (and SunniPath Q&A Coordinator Sidi Adeel Sabir, and two up-and-coming mawlana-academics) at Cups & Kilos here in Amman, I can’t pass by Mere Islam’s post about the interview with Sidi Sohail at DeenPort…
SunniPath Audio: Busiri’s Qasida Burda - Maghribi
I heard Shaykh Diya’ say that Ustadh Amin Tirmidhi, the master munshid, considers this one of the best renditions around of the Burda…
DeenPort Lesson: Imam Suhaib Webb - Successful Hearts
“For many of us, the road towards success seems quite distant and we find that the taste of worship is missing from our hearts. We need to be aware of the light in our hearts and protect it. The heart starves for nearness to Allah more than the stomach desires food and drink.”
A beautiful lesson from a truly beautiful man.
“Editor of the highly acclaimed (and downright amazing!) Islamica Magazine, Sidi Sohail gets deep and talks to DeenPort about the origins of the magazine; his thoughts on traditional Islam; quality time spent with Shaykh Nuh; an insight into Muslim-Christian relations; work as co-owner of Wakeel books and more.”
ADLER ARCHIVE: Schooling is Not Education
“For more than 70 years, a controlling insight in my educational philosophy has been the recognition that no one has ever been — no one can ever be — educated in school or college….
….The very best thing for our schools to do is to prepare the young for continued learning by giving them the skills of learning and the love of it. Our schools and colleges are not doing that now, but that is what they should be doing.”
The philosopher and the ayatollah - The Boston Globe - Boston.com - Ideas - News
“In 1978, Michel Foucault went to Iran as a novice journalist to report on the unfolding revolution. His dispatches — now fully available in translation — shed some light on the illusions of intellectuals in our own time.”
Qasida (Audio): Tariquna lillahi - “Our path is for Allah” - Sidi Abu Sharif al-Na`san of Aleppo
Our path is for Allah
Not for seeking prestige
….
Our path’s basis is that
There’s nothing in it but Allah
Body and Soul New York City - July 9-10 2005
A two-day seminar to inspire you to live a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling life featuring Hakim Archuletta.
You will learn more about holistic and natural health, using food as medicine, as well as practical tips on how to safely and effectively combine the best of conventional medicine and natural healing.
Topics include eating well, emotional health, spirituality, and the means to live a more meaningful life.
Saturday-Sunday
July 9-10, 2005
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Spread the word…
Shariah: The Clear Path - IslamOnline - Contemporary Section
No clue where they got the “Shaykh” thing from… la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
The Globe and Mail: In China, cigarettes are a kind of miracle drug
“Guiyang, China — Here’s some exciting medical news from the Chinese government: Smoking is great for your health.”
Sorry, smokers, it just ain’t true….
Audio: Shaykh Yahya Hawwa Adhan
He’s originally Syrian, based here in Amman. He’s been in the news recently: Islamic Video Clips Necessary in TV World: Singer
. (Not sure I agree with his reasoning, but I agree that songs and halal entertainment consonant with our values and tradition–like his own songs–is important…)
Audio: Madad Ya Rasul Allah (Your Assistance, O Messenger of Allah!) - Khalid_Belrhouzi
Beautiful calling upon the Beloved of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace)….
(No, its not shirk… search for “tawassul” on www.SunniPath.com…)
Guardian Unlimited Books | By genre | Review: Mao: The Unknown Story by Jung Chang and Jon Halliday:
“Jung Chang and Jon Halliday have revealed Mao as one of the 20th century’s greatest monsters, says Michael Yahuda “
“In an era of rampant grade inflation, some college students find it shocking to discover there are 26 letters in the alphabet….”
The one grade that ultimately matters to the believer: being Accepted by Allah.