Really liked your synopsisAmalina // Love as a pillar of our faith— I wonder why we don’t learn that in Sunday school. I keep seeing this as a theme now as a sorta middle aged mother of young kids, how much love my kids feel for the deen whereas when I was growing up having to explain “why I don’t wear shorts” was the dominant entry point for how I am Muslim.
I guess people back then thought fear was more effective in getting kids to do things they were supposed to do. We bear witness to how this approach deters people from moving closer to Allah and even creates unnecessary trauma. It's time to put love back in its place.
I guess that's why I'm only learning about the Burda at this stage of life.. it's the greatest love poem. This piece is just a taste of the burda, but for those who know the beauty of the arabic, there is sooooo much to this poem. It's a lifelong study.
I was going to say Tariq Ramadan’s book. His was the first that made me consider Prophet Muhammad’s (saws) life and the real, human challenges with becoming a prophet. Being doubted and hated by the people who previously loved you, or thought they did, and of course the deaths of his children and his wife Khadijah May Allah be pleased with her.
Ameen, what a great book, I agree. Being hated by the people who previously loved you — such an apt skill for a leader. Also he was almost forced to leave his home like so many migrants or refugees today.. hope someone writes about that! I also liked Karen Armstrong’s book which told the story from an outsider’s perspective but I wouldn’t start with that one necessarily. Overall I think it’s good practice to read biographies and his (s) is the one I need to keep rereading to put things in perspective
I have grown up listening to this as a nasheed but never really looked into the history of it. Thank you for writing this piece and sharing it. It has given me something to research myself :)
This piece is wholesome and love where you mentioned that Muslims are not deluded in perfection for our Prophet (pbuh). And later when you wrote about his empathy on the question of adultery is an epitome of his humility and submission to Allah (swt). JazakAllah Sadia for sharing it. Hope you are having blessed last 3rd of the Ramadan.
A poignant piece or reflection! We always need to be reminded that love always be the pillar of our faith
Really liked your synopsisAmalina // Love as a pillar of our faith— I wonder why we don’t learn that in Sunday school. I keep seeing this as a theme now as a sorta middle aged mother of young kids, how much love my kids feel for the deen whereas when I was growing up having to explain “why I don’t wear shorts” was the dominant entry point for how I am Muslim.
I guess people back then thought fear was more effective in getting kids to do things they were supposed to do. We bear witness to how this approach deters people from moving closer to Allah and even creates unnecessary trauma. It's time to put love back in its place.
I guess that's why I'm only learning about the Burda at this stage of life.. it's the greatest love poem. This piece is just a taste of the burda, but for those who know the beauty of the arabic, there is sooooo much to this poem. It's a lifelong study.
I was going to say Tariq Ramadan’s book. His was the first that made me consider Prophet Muhammad’s (saws) life and the real, human challenges with becoming a prophet. Being doubted and hated by the people who previously loved you, or thought they did, and of course the deaths of his children and his wife Khadijah May Allah be pleased with her.
Ameen, what a great book, I agree. Being hated by the people who previously loved you — such an apt skill for a leader. Also he was almost forced to leave his home like so many migrants or refugees today.. hope someone writes about that! I also liked Karen Armstrong’s book which told the story from an outsider’s perspective but I wouldn’t start with that one necessarily. Overall I think it’s good practice to read biographies and his (s) is the one I need to keep rereading to put things in perspective
I have grown up listening to this as a nasheed but never really looked into the history of it. Thank you for writing this piece and sharing it. It has given me something to research myself :)
I’m so glad Sana! aH!
I am just starting to learn more about this
I hope we all continue learning!
Thanks, I so agree
Beautiful reflections of the most beautiful of humanity !
This piece is wholesome and love where you mentioned that Muslims are not deluded in perfection for our Prophet (pbuh). And later when you wrote about his empathy on the question of adultery is an epitome of his humility and submission to Allah (swt). JazakAllah Sadia for sharing it. Hope you are having blessed last 3rd of the Ramadan.