Brother Tom! A lot of My non Muslim coworkers and friends are more interested in Islam because of how you present The truth. Your style of speaking and putting the words together is getting to them Allahuakbar!
Alhamdulilah most sincere truth seekers, realise Islam especially on the Qur'an and Sunnah is the truth, however they are prevented from accepting it as they can't find people they can relate to..
Imam Tom Jummuah Mubaarak abd your team, watching you here in Mogadishu Somalia 🇸🇴 , i wish you will day visit us in Shaa Allah, and we share Somalia 🇸🇴 tea with C🐫mel milk 🥛 , Salaam
"Secularism is a dangerous thing to the believer..it can slowly creep up on you without noticing that it has polluted your mind...only reading the Qur'an can have medicinal effects to counter secular thoughts..." Shiekh Imran hossien
It's a shame that this talk wasn't longer. The imam needed more time to flesh out some of these points that he was rushing through. Hopefully he speaks on it at length some other time insha Allah
We need the extended, full version please! This is like an entire lecture, especially the examples of ways secularism is breaking up our families and communities.
This should be dubbed/subtitled in various languages and shared in Muslim majority countries. So many people there feel inadequate for not being like the West.
The Noble Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet is our role model in each and every sphere of life is right there in front of us unfortunately we became deaf dumb and blind the Noble Quran describes all of us wish we star t following and applying it to our whole life and follow the commands exactly to please ALLAH our creator and make it to a successful Akhira our eternal destination Aameen YARABB
In the context I have presented, where monasticism and self-denial are described as innovations not prescribed by God, and Islam advocates for a balanced and moderate life, it's essential to consider the implications for the concepts of monastic life, secular life, and how they align with Islamic principles. **1. Absence of Monastic Life in Islam:** - In Islam, the absence of monasticism suggests that the lifestyle of extreme self-denial and withdrawal from worldly affairs is not prescribed. The Islamic tradition encourages engagement with the world while maintaining ethical and spiritual values. - **Example:** Muslims are encouraged to fulfill their worldly responsibilities, such as work, family, and community involvement, while adhering to moral and ethical guidelines. **2. Moderation and Balance:** - Islam promotes a balanced and moderate way of life. While spiritual devotion is encouraged, it should not lead to extreme ascetic practices that neglect worldly responsibilities. - **Example:** Muslims are encouraged to engage in acts of worship, charity, and self-discipline, but within the framework of a well-rounded life that includes family, work, and community engagement. **3. No Dichotomy Between Monastic and Secular Life:** - In the absence of monasticism, there may be a different conceptualization of secular life within the Islamic framework. The dichotomy between monastic and secular life, as seen in some other traditions, may not be applicable in Islam. - **Example:** A Muslim leading a life of ethical engagement with society, pursuing knowledge, and contributing to the well-being of the community is not considered secular in the same sense as a separation from religious devotion. **4. Secular Life Within Islamic Ethics:** - The Islamic perspective on a balanced life allows for active engagement in worldly affairs without divorcing it from religious principles. The pursuit of knowledge, ethical business practices, and community service are integral components of Islamic life. - **Example:** A Muslim professional working in a non-religious field can view their career as a form of worship by conducting business ethically, providing for their family, and contributing to the welfare of society. **5. Category Mistake in Islamic Context:** - In the context of Islam, the concept of secularism may be viewed differently. The Western dichotomy between religious and secular may not align with the Islamic worldview, where life is seen as an integrated whole guided by ethical and spiritual principles. - **Example:** Instead of secularism as a separation from religious influence, Islam may emphasize the harmonious integration of religious values into all aspects of life. **6. Emphasis on Ethical Behavior:** - The emphasis in Islam is often on ethical behavior, justice, and compassion in all aspects of life. This differs from the separation between sacred and secular often seen in other philosophical frameworks. - **Example:** Muslims are encouraged to uphold justice, honesty, and compassion whether engaging in religious rituals, conducting business, or participating in civic life. In summary, the absence of monasticism in Islam and the emphasis on a balanced, moderate life shape a different perspective on secularism within the Islamic framework. The integration of ethical principles into all aspects of life challenges a strict dichotomy between religious and secular pursuits as seen in some other cultural and religious traditions.
asalam alaykum brothers don't let your small difference devide you to the extent of that it becomes absticle so much so the brotherhood of Muslims to disappear which we are not here for because gotcha moment is not meant for ummah of Mohammed peace and blessings be upon him ❤
Twenty years ago we were very rural.suddenly we r surrounded by industrial estates and an encroaching city which I don't want to be a part of. Farming is not paying,people have moved about pad .land is sold .
What I found interesting about the Amish is that they call everyone English who is not an Amish like them. I'm a muslim from Morocco from a berber background, back in the days and still now actually people always called everyone who is not a Muslim a Roman, doesn't matter if he Is Spanish, Dutch, Chinese or whatever. That was something so embedded in the culture that people say it without even thinking about what it means. Never could figure out who and why they started to do that. One remark though this is more a Berber (amazigh) thing to do amongst the ones who speak Berber (tamazight), the Arab speaking population didn't do this in Morocco.
Of course secular society is atomising collective mindsets to the empowerment of the individual mindsets. Strange enough when they build new homes the houses are getting smaller and smaller in the UK...like prisons
The interaction between Muslims and the secular worldview in the West involves a complex interplay of historical, cultural, and philosophical factors. The expectation for Muslims to integrate into a secular environment, which has Christian origins connected to monasticism, can lead to a clash of worldviews. Here's a step-by-step exploration with examples: **1. Historical Context:** - **Christian Heritage in the West:** The Western cultural and legal framework has been significantly influenced by Christian history. Concepts like secularism, with roots in the separation of church and state, emerged within historical Christian contexts. - **Example:** Legal systems in many Western countries developed from Christian-influenced laws, impacting societal norms and expectations. **2. Secularism as a Cultural Norm:** - **Dominance of Secular Values:** In many Western societies, secular values have become the dominant cultural norm. Concepts like religious pluralism, freedom of expression, and separation of religion from public institutions are central to the secular worldview. - **Example:** Public spaces in the West are often expected to be neutral and inclusive, accommodating diverse beliefs without privileging any specific religion. **3. Assimilation Expectations:** - **Cultural Assimilation:** The expectation for Muslims to integrate into a secular environment might stem from a desire for cultural assimilation, where individuals are encouraged to adopt the dominant cultural norms. - **Example:** Muslims might face pressure to conform to Western societal norms, including dress codes, social practices, and expressions of religious identity. **4. Clashes with Islamic Values:** - **Differences in Worldviews:** The secular worldview, with its historical Christian roots, may clash with Islamic values that prioritize a holistic integration of religious principles into daily life. - **Example:** Expectations for Muslims to separate religion from various aspects of life may be at odds with Islamic teachings that encourage an integrated approach to faith. **5. Cultural Misunderstandings:** - **Misinterpretation of Islamic Practices:** Cultural misunderstandings can arise when Western societies interpret Islamic practices through a secular lens, leading to misconceptions about the compatibility of Islamic values with secular norms. - **Example:** Misunderstandings about Islamic modesty practices, like hijab, may arise when viewed through a secular lens that separates religious identity from public life. **6. Struggles with Identity:** - **Balancing Multiple Identities:** Muslims in the West may navigate the challenge of balancing their Islamic identity with the expectations of a secular environment, leading to questions about cultural belonging and identity. - **Example:** Muslim individuals might face dilemmas in professional settings where cultural expectations clash with religious practices, such as prayer times or dress codes. **7. Advocacy for Religious Freedom:** - **Pushback Against Assimilation:** Some Muslims advocate for the recognition of religious freedom, arguing against assimilation into a secular framework that may not fully accommodate diverse religious expressions. - **Example:** Muslim advocacy groups may work to ensure that religious accommodations are respected in workplaces, schools, and public spaces. In summary, the integration of Muslims into a secular worldview in the West involves navigating historical legacies, cultural expectations, and potential clashes of values. The challenge lies in fostering mutual understanding and respect for diverse worldviews while recognizing the unique contributions and perspectives that Islam brings to the multicultural tapestry of Western societies.
Politics is ethics writ large. Modernity sundered politics from ethics like how it sundered facts from values, sundered law from morality, sundered scientific explanation from purpose and theoretical explanation from practical enquiry on how to live.
SubhanaAllah the organizers don’t realize how important this is, then they will be calling the imam asking him to come talk to their son/daughter after they go to university and take philo 🙄
What a breath of fresh air! White reverts are bringing new perspective, new way of looking at the problem, new cultural insights. No desi imam would have given example of Amish and their way of cohesion. Just as America and Canada are so successful because they welcome other people who bring new dynamism. Islam is richer because of white reverts. Allah Akbar!
There was the age of faith when the ideal was to be holy. Then there was the age of reason when the ideal was to be logical. Now we are in the age of efficiency when the ideal is to be productive. In a sense, each of these ideals has been imposed in turn by religion, science and commerce.
@jj-yi1ne Thank you for your reply. I'll not tell you to do one thing or to stop doing another. That would be close-minded of me. I will suggest that to be annoyed may provide an opportunity to broaden one's mind.
@@kausamsalam8543 Hello - My point relates to the subject of this lecture, "This is how ASSYMILATION happens." The speaker talks about changes in ideology as they effect the family. My point is that dominant ideologies evolve through history. Luther, Bacon and others marked the end of the Age of Faith and the beginning of the Age of Reason, as noted in the lecture. I suggest that we are now in a new age, the Age of Efficiency. For instance, women's entry to the workforce in the last hundred years was not to serve faith, of course, nor was it to serve logic. It is to serve the new ideal, efficiency. Commerce is more efficient when all able people are employed. It's not the result of some state driven conspiracy as the speaker asserts. Punctuality is valued more than ever before. Efficiency. The purpose of education is to prepare for employment more than ever, and less for self-improvement as during the Age of Reason. The speaker is very anti-government. But government has not been the change agent over time. Change has happened through normal social evolution. Modernity has not been imposed, it is sought, as was reason, as is efficiency.
Like look before you leap ,think before you act tall order for ordinary soul or people,state handicaps you in this manner because they have deep interest in you then you have interest in them. Better third with us than outside our realm.
Women suffrage : women should vote. I am a woman. I am an individual who will stand trial or test on yume e qiyam a. My family will not answer for my good or bad acts, I will. Allah gave me a soul. I have such a huge individual essence endowed to me by my Creator. He honored me. I am accountable to Him. Among the rules He laid down is taking care of my family. My personhood does not deter me from taking care of the family. I am even now involved in taking care of those whose children are not actively taking care of their parents.
A story from the book of 1 Kings, where a prophet by the name of Elijah when he beheld 400 false prophets of the false object of worship called Baal said to them if you think you're God to be the answer then assemble yourselves and call me fire down from heaven; Elijah said to them likewise shall I do the same as the story goes the 400 false prophets of the false being made themselves a bunch of ruckus calling out to the lie they believed. Elijah surely used scripture from the word of God the Old Testament or Old Covenant or Agreement and fire did fall from heaven. The more you get right about God the more he shows up. God is a spirit those that worship him must do so in spirit and in truth. John 4:24 Don't just have faith, have faith in God, and his word. There is surely a type of extreme unpleasantness already in the Earth, have you seen it, are you delivered from it? Job 38:17 "Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?" Job 38:33 "33 Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?" As a child, I would have dreams in be in many nightmares where underground tentacle monsters could sense my slightest movement and impel me, wars, dreams of persecution, the grim Reaper, things would get wild. I remember calling on the Old Testament name of God Jehovah, and I remember things did not end well for me when I was being assaulted by a witch. However, ever since I was a child the name of Jesus has never failed me, when I began to call on his name Even recently, a spider demon with a human face around the size a 42" TV was crawling on my wall when I awoke from my sleep. I spoke the name of Jesus quite a few times and I attained Mercy unto myself, for that because Jesus has the authority for this reason. John 3:35 " He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." 1 John 2:23 "Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also." I believe that God cares for his creation and doesn't want to lose them, because I believed in Jesus and had the humility to honor his name many times throughout my life. I attained mercy through the New Covenant, agreement, or Testament. Only parts of the old still apply. The old prepared place for the New. I believe Love is many things, and is doing many things read 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (KJV) and study the language of the time (Middle English), saying an agreement to do some things all the time, and some things so long as it is not provoked which is not easily accomplished. Look at the Greek interlinear and see what to it says. Love is kind while not provoked and is out to to preserve and protect you not always for your short-term satiation but your long-term health, wealth, and viability. John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 1:14 "And the Word:λόγος(in ancient Greek) message, expression of God's ideas), was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." For if I read James 1:5 (KJV), do not leave out James 1:6,7, and 8 (KJV), and while we at it live by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. If there are 18000+ religions in the world I know to whom I say go to save me trouble, the name and the ideas that I will confess as Lord to be serving of and to call my friend. That Muhammed's name did not save me, neither Buddha nor a Hindu idol, or some apostate prophet of Christianity like Joseph Smith of the Mormons or the Jehovah's Witnesses. That they all are liars, and I have tucked away the truth in my heart. Jesus, the son of God is the way to truth to abundant life. Proverbs 4:19 “The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.” A concept of the word is the idea that is behind it or what should pop into your head by what the author is meaning. If you do not have the idea of the word correct you have a misconception and it changes the whole story. Read the KJV, pray for wisdom, pray without ceasing: don't go a day without it. Genesis 18:14 "14 Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son." El Shaddai, is one of God's names: meaning, the Almighty. The deductions you can make with your eyes are not as important to me as the decisions you can make with your heart. I believe God set the stage before we got to the play. God putting bones in the ground isn't him being deceptive, he wants to know if we will be presumptuous.
7:13 Isn't that mostly what Muslims ought to be:instead of gluing to their home land ationalism with its cultural backages wrapped with blinding ignorance:passed on to the gerenral Muslim immigrants' offsprings ;in or to mention to the theological blunder attributed to some Muslim "scholars" whose main concern how Allah established Himself above the Throne: as if the" how"a prerequisite for entering Jenah which wasn't (ma adha Allah) informed by the prophet PBUH.
Not what I got from it--communal strength, however, comes through: Caring for all people, while Having room/space for one’s own Acculturation, Regarding one’s elders and youth, Islamic principles/or your Faith, Standing up for honor, justice, helping Muslims and Fellow people/similar Almighty-oriented Goals for Family (Growth, Success, Spiritual Development, holistic healings and scientific progress)= through a Sound Mind-Heart Alignment//no fake-ness as in much of today’s broken systems). I’ve only seen this in three places--besides Amish: An Islamic Democratic Private school where even agnostics and fellow Faiths were welcome; a Private Catholic university where the whole community comes together, though diverse, and some towns in Dubai. That’s it).
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Brother Tom! A lot of My non Muslim coworkers and friends are more interested in Islam because of how you present The truth. Your style of speaking and putting the words together is getting to them Allahuakbar!
Allahoma barek laho indeed
Alhamdulilah most sincere truth seekers, realise Islam especially on the Qur'an and Sunnah is the truth, however they are prevented from accepting it as they can't find people they can relate to..
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absolutely
Thats the victory of Islam. Allah Hu Akbar.
I am From Bangladesh..I Love Brother Tom.....May Allah Unite Us In Jannah...
Ameen
Ameen
Ya Allah please protect this man at all costs. We need him. Our modern day lion of the west
Ameen
This really needs to be a 3 hour lecture minimum. Such important ideas
I've been Muslim alhamdulillah for the last 35 years and I have been waiting to hear the type of discussions that we're having now. At last!
I love to hear Imam Tom's khutbah. ❤
Imam Tom Jummuah Mubaarak abd your team, watching you here in Mogadishu Somalia 🇸🇴 , i wish you will day visit us in Shaa Allah, and we share Somalia 🇸🇴 tea with C🐫mel milk 🥛 , Salaam
"Secularism is a dangerous thing to the believer..it can slowly creep up on you without noticing that it has polluted your mind...only reading the Qur'an can have medicinal effects to counter secular thoughts..."
Shiekh Imran hossien
Tom Facchine upload? lets go! 🍿
Alhamdulillah for our beloved Prophet Muhammad his Sunnah and family life think and apply Aameen YARABB
Amazing eye opening talk JazakAllah
Saw this in person!
Love Imam Tom. Jazakallah Khair
It's a shame that this talk wasn't longer. The imam needed more time to flesh out some of these points that he was rushing through. Hopefully he speaks on it at length some other time insha Allah
Beautiful speech. Jazakallahu khair
May Allah bless brother Imam Tom and keep him steadfast on the right path and rewards him with Jannah.
Ameen🤲🏿
Ameen
Just so beautiful. I got lost listening to you Mash’Allah. May Allah guide us.
We need the extended, full version please! This is like an entire lecture, especially the examples of ways secularism is breaking up our families and communities.
Outstanding message
May Allah preserve you Imam Tom
Ameen
Iman Tom. Masha Allah
Convey message of Islam to all people of the world and to everyone who will come also convey message of Islam to all world leaders...........
Mash'Allah tabarak'Allah.. brother imam you're amazing lecturer.. i love the subject..Jazak'Allah khayr❤
Allah bless you
United tte Ummah stands divided we fall lets unite for ALLAH AAMEEN YARABB
Ameen
This should be dubbed/subtitled in various languages and shared in Muslim majority countries. So many people there feel inadequate for not being like the West.
We need the full intended talk
May Allah guide us to of great benefit to our communities and by extension the entire ummah.
Ameen
Knowledge is power .
Absolutely he is the Best Communicator
May الله protect him
Ameen
I just came across; thank you for speaking about the crucial issues.
MashaAllah. May Allah protect you brother
Ameen
و من أحسن قولا ممن دعآ إلى الله 🇵🇸✌️
The Noble Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet is our role model in each and every sphere of life is right there in front of us unfortunately we became deaf dumb and blind the Noble Quran describes all of us wish we star t following and applying it to our whole life and follow the commands exactly to please ALLAH our creator and make it to a successful Akhira our eternal destination Aameen YARABB
Fascinating
In the context I have presented, where monasticism and self-denial are described as innovations not prescribed by God, and Islam advocates for a balanced and moderate life, it's essential to consider the implications for the concepts of monastic life, secular life, and how they align with Islamic principles.
**1. Absence of Monastic Life in Islam:**
- In Islam, the absence of monasticism suggests that the lifestyle of extreme self-denial and withdrawal from worldly affairs is not prescribed. The Islamic tradition encourages engagement with the world while maintaining ethical and spiritual values.
- **Example:** Muslims are encouraged to fulfill their worldly responsibilities, such as work, family, and community involvement, while adhering to moral and ethical guidelines.
**2. Moderation and Balance:**
- Islam promotes a balanced and moderate way of life. While spiritual devotion is encouraged, it should not lead to extreme ascetic practices that neglect worldly responsibilities.
- **Example:** Muslims are encouraged to engage in acts of worship, charity, and self-discipline, but within the framework of a well-rounded life that includes family, work, and community engagement.
**3. No Dichotomy Between Monastic and Secular Life:**
- In the absence of monasticism, there may be a different conceptualization of secular life within the Islamic framework. The dichotomy between monastic and secular life, as seen in some other traditions, may not be applicable in Islam.
- **Example:** A Muslim leading a life of ethical engagement with society, pursuing knowledge, and contributing to the well-being of the community is not considered secular in the same sense as a separation from religious devotion.
**4. Secular Life Within Islamic Ethics:**
- The Islamic perspective on a balanced life allows for active engagement in worldly affairs without divorcing it from religious principles. The pursuit of knowledge, ethical business practices, and community service are integral components of Islamic life.
- **Example:** A Muslim professional working in a non-religious field can view their career as a form of worship by conducting business ethically, providing for their family, and contributing to the welfare of society.
**5. Category Mistake in Islamic Context:**
- In the context of Islam, the concept of secularism may be viewed differently. The Western dichotomy between religious and secular may not align with the Islamic worldview, where life is seen as an integrated whole guided by ethical and spiritual principles.
- **Example:** Instead of secularism as a separation from religious influence, Islam may emphasize the harmonious integration of religious values into all aspects of life.
**6. Emphasis on Ethical Behavior:**
- The emphasis in Islam is often on ethical behavior, justice, and compassion in all aspects of life. This differs from the separation between sacred and secular often seen in other philosophical frameworks.
- **Example:** Muslims are encouraged to uphold justice, honesty, and compassion whether engaging in religious rituals, conducting business, or participating in civic life.
In summary, the absence of monasticism in Islam and the emphasis on a balanced, moderate life shape a different perspective on secularism within the Islamic framework. The integration of ethical principles into all aspects of life challenges a strict dichotomy between religious and secular pursuits as seen in some other cultural and religious traditions.
Thank you for the breakdown:)
Amazing subhanallah
Amazing Tom!
excellent !
Wow mashallah
alhamdulilah
Fascinating about the Amish
I love you for the sake of God.احبکم فی سبیل الله
asalam alaykum brothers don't let your small difference devide you to the extent of that it becomes absticle so much so the brotherhood of Muslims to disappear which we are not here for because gotcha moment is not meant for ummah of Mohammed peace and blessings be upon him ❤
The part cannot contain the whole but the whole can contain the part
Twenty years ago we were very rural.suddenly we r surrounded by industrial estates and an encroaching city which I don't want to be a part of. Farming is not paying,people have moved about pad .land is sold .
What I found interesting about the Amish is that they call everyone English who is not an Amish like them. I'm a muslim from Morocco from a berber background, back in the days and still now actually people always called everyone who is not a Muslim a Roman, doesn't matter if he Is Spanish, Dutch, Chinese or whatever. That was something so embedded in the culture that people say it without even thinking about what it means. Never could figure out who and why they started to do that. One remark though this is more a Berber (amazigh) thing to do amongst the ones who speak Berber (tamazight), the Arab speaking population didn't do this in Morocco.
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🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️
Of course secular society is atomising collective mindsets to the empowerment of the individual mindsets. Strange enough when they build new homes the houses are getting smaller and smaller in the UK...like prisons
Really excellent lecture, thank you.
The interaction between Muslims and the secular worldview in the West involves a complex interplay of historical, cultural, and philosophical factors. The expectation for Muslims to integrate into a secular environment, which has Christian origins connected to monasticism, can lead to a clash of worldviews. Here's a step-by-step exploration with examples:
**1. Historical Context:**
- **Christian Heritage in the West:** The Western cultural and legal framework has been significantly influenced by Christian history. Concepts like secularism, with roots in the separation of church and state, emerged within historical Christian contexts.
- **Example:** Legal systems in many Western countries developed from Christian-influenced laws, impacting societal norms and expectations.
**2. Secularism as a Cultural Norm:**
- **Dominance of Secular Values:** In many Western societies, secular values have become the dominant cultural norm. Concepts like religious pluralism, freedom of expression, and separation of religion from public institutions are central to the secular worldview.
- **Example:** Public spaces in the West are often expected to be neutral and inclusive, accommodating diverse beliefs without privileging any specific religion.
**3. Assimilation Expectations:**
- **Cultural Assimilation:** The expectation for Muslims to integrate into a secular environment might stem from a desire for cultural assimilation, where individuals are encouraged to adopt the dominant cultural norms.
- **Example:** Muslims might face pressure to conform to Western societal norms, including dress codes, social practices, and expressions of religious identity.
**4. Clashes with Islamic Values:**
- **Differences in Worldviews:** The secular worldview, with its historical Christian roots, may clash with Islamic values that prioritize a holistic integration of religious principles into daily life.
- **Example:** Expectations for Muslims to separate religion from various aspects of life may be at odds with Islamic teachings that encourage an integrated approach to faith.
**5. Cultural Misunderstandings:**
- **Misinterpretation of Islamic Practices:** Cultural misunderstandings can arise when Western societies interpret Islamic practices through a secular lens, leading to misconceptions about the compatibility of Islamic values with secular norms.
- **Example:** Misunderstandings about Islamic modesty practices, like hijab, may arise when viewed through a secular lens that separates religious identity from public life.
**6. Struggles with Identity:**
- **Balancing Multiple Identities:** Muslims in the West may navigate the challenge of balancing their Islamic identity with the expectations of a secular environment, leading to questions about cultural belonging and identity.
- **Example:** Muslim individuals might face dilemmas in professional settings where cultural expectations clash with religious practices, such as prayer times or dress codes.
**7. Advocacy for Religious Freedom:**
- **Pushback Against Assimilation:** Some Muslims advocate for the recognition of religious freedom, arguing against assimilation into a secular framework that may not fully accommodate diverse religious expressions.
- **Example:** Muslim advocacy groups may work to ensure that religious accommodations are respected in workplaces, schools, and public spaces.
In summary, the integration of Muslims into a secular worldview in the West involves navigating historical legacies, cultural expectations, and potential clashes of values. The challenge lies in fostering mutual understanding and respect for diverse worldviews while recognizing the unique contributions and perspectives that Islam brings to the multicultural tapestry of Western societies.
Politics is ethics writ large. Modernity sundered politics from ethics like how it sundered facts from values, sundered law from morality, sundered scientific explanation from purpose and theoretical explanation from practical enquiry on how to live.
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SubhanaAllah the organizers don’t realize how important this is, then they will be calling the imam asking him to come talk to their son/daughter after they go to university and take philo 🙄
HAHA shaykh i am about to be married and i am building an appartement above my parents house. you just mensionned about living with parents
What was 2nd technological redline for the Amish?
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What a breath of fresh air! White reverts are bringing new perspective, new way of looking at the problem, new cultural insights. No desi imam would have given example of Amish and their way of cohesion. Just as America and Canada are so successful because they welcome other people who bring new dynamism. Islam is richer because of white reverts. Allah Akbar!
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There was the age of faith when the ideal was to be holy. Then there was the age of reason when the ideal was to be logical. Now we are in the age of efficiency when the ideal is to be productive. In a sense, each of these ideals has been imposed in turn by religion, science and commerce.
@jj-yi1ne Thank you for your reply. I'll not tell you to do one thing or to stop doing another. That would be close-minded of me. I will suggest that to be annoyed may provide an opportunity to broaden one's mind.
Like your writing style, but I’m trying to understand the larger point.
@@kausamsalam8543 Hello - My point relates to the subject of this lecture, "This is how ASSYMILATION happens."
The speaker talks about changes in ideology as they effect the family. My point is that dominant ideologies evolve through history. Luther, Bacon and others marked the end of the Age of Faith and the beginning of the Age of Reason, as noted in the lecture. I suggest that we are now in a new age, the Age of Efficiency. For instance, women's entry to the workforce in the last hundred years was not to serve faith, of course, nor was it to serve logic. It is to serve the new ideal, efficiency. Commerce is more efficient when all able people are employed. It's not the result of some state driven conspiracy as the speaker asserts.
Punctuality is valued more than ever before. Efficiency.
The purpose of education is to prepare for employment more than ever, and less for self-improvement as during the Age of Reason.
The speaker is very anti-government. But government has not been the change agent over time. Change has happened through normal social evolution. Modernity has not been imposed, it is sought, as was reason, as is efficiency.
Like look before you leap ,think before you act tall order for ordinary soul or people,state handicaps you in this manner because they have deep interest in you then you have interest in them. Better third with us than outside our realm.
D A J J A L ........has entered the home
Women suffrage : women should vote. I am a woman. I am an individual who will stand trial or test on yume e qiyam a. My family will not answer for my good or bad acts, I will. Allah gave me a soul. I have such a huge individual essence endowed to me by my Creator. He honored me. I am accountable to Him. Among the rules He laid down is taking care of my family. My personhood does not deter me from taking care of the family. I am even now involved in taking care of those whose children are not actively taking care of their parents.
A story from the book of 1 Kings, where a prophet by the name of Elijah when he beheld 400 false prophets of the false object of worship called Baal said to them if you think you're God to be the answer then assemble yourselves and call me fire down from heaven; Elijah said to them likewise shall I do the same as the story goes the 400 false prophets of the false being made themselves a bunch of ruckus calling out to the lie they believed.
Elijah surely used scripture from the word of God the Old Testament or Old Covenant or Agreement and fire did fall from heaven.
The more you get right about God the more he shows up.
God is a spirit those that worship him must do so in spirit and in truth. John 4:24
Don't just have faith, have faith in God, and his word. There is surely a type of extreme unpleasantness already in the Earth, have you seen it, are you delivered from it?
Job 38:17 "Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?"
Job 38:33 "33 Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?"
As a child, I would have dreams in be in many nightmares where underground tentacle monsters could sense my slightest movement and impel me,
wars, dreams of persecution, the grim Reaper, things would get wild. I remember calling on the Old Testament name of God Jehovah, and I remember things
did not end well for me when I was being assaulted by a witch. However, ever since I was a child the name of Jesus has never failed me, when I began to call on his name
Even recently, a spider demon with a human face around the size a 42" TV was crawling on my wall when I awoke from my sleep.
I spoke the name of Jesus quite a few times and I attained Mercy unto myself, for that because Jesus has the authority for this reason.
John 3:35 " He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him."
1 John 2:23 "Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also."
I believe that God cares for his creation and doesn't want to lose them, because I believed in Jesus and had the humility to honor his name many times throughout my life.
I attained mercy through the New Covenant, agreement, or Testament. Only parts of the old still apply. The old prepared place for the New.
I believe Love is many things, and is doing many things read 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (KJV) and study the language of the time (Middle English), saying an agreement to do some things all the time, and some things so long as it is not provoked which is not easily accomplished. Look at the Greek interlinear and see what to it says. Love is kind while not provoked and is out to to preserve and protect you not always for your short-term satiation but your long-term health, wealth, and viability.
John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
John 1:14 "And the Word:λόγος(in ancient Greek) message, expression of God's ideas), was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."
For if I read James 1:5 (KJV), do not leave out James 1:6,7, and 8 (KJV),
and while we at it live by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
If there are 18000+ religions in the world I know to whom I say go to save me trouble, the name and the ideas that I will confess as Lord to be serving of and to call my friend. That Muhammed's name did not save me, neither Buddha nor a Hindu idol, or some apostate prophet of Christianity like Joseph Smith of the Mormons or the Jehovah's Witnesses. That they all are liars, and I have tucked away the truth in my heart. Jesus, the son of God is the way to truth to abundant life.
Proverbs 4:19 “The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.”
A concept of the word is the idea that is behind it or what should pop into your head by what the author is meaning. If you do not have the idea of the word correct you have a misconception and it changes the whole story.
Read the KJV, pray for wisdom, pray without ceasing: don't go a day without it.
Genesis 18:14 "14 Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son."
El Shaddai, is one of God's names: meaning, the Almighty. The deductions you can make with your eyes are not as important to me as the decisions you can make with your heart.
I believe God set the stage before we got to the play. God putting bones in the ground isn't him being deceptive, he wants to know if we will be presumptuous.
7:13 Isn't that mostly what Muslims ought to be:instead of gluing to their home land
ationalism with its cultural backages wrapped with blinding ignorance:passed on to the gerenral Muslim immigrants' offsprings ;in or to mention to the theological blunder attributed to some Muslim "scholars" whose main concern how Allah established Himself above the Throne: as if the" how"a prerequisite for entering Jenah which wasn't (ma adha Allah) informed by the prophet PBUH.
Run to the hills when the environment becomes toxic......?
Not what I got from it--communal strength, however, comes through:
Caring for all people, while
Having room/space for one’s own
Acculturation,
Regarding one’s elders and youth,
Islamic principles/or your Faith,
Standing up for honor, justice, helping
Muslims and Fellow people/similar
Almighty-oriented Goals for Family
(Growth, Success, Spiritual Development, holistic healings and scientific progress)= through a Sound Mind-Heart Alignment//no fake-ness as in much of today’s broken systems). I’ve only seen this in three places--besides Amish: An Islamic Democratic Private school where even agnostics and fellow Faiths were welcome; a Private Catholic university where the whole community comes together, though diverse, and some towns in Dubai. That’s it).
The Great Reset! You guys don't speak on it
What is the great reset?
Poligamy brothers😂
We don't need your doctors and engineers.
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