Tag: Spiritual growth
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Faith Isn’t Meant to Be Blind
Too often, we’re told: “Just follow what the scholar says,” or “Don’t ask too much.” But is that really what Islam wants from us? Islam is a faith built on knowledge (‘ilm), reflection (tafakkur), and deep understanding (fiqh). The Qur’an itself repeatedly calls us to think, ponder, question, and observe. Faith in Islam isn’t meant…
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Patience Is Not Waiting Around, It’s Doing Your Best and Trusting Allah
When we hear the word sabr, or patience, we often think it means to just wait. To hold still. To say “inshaAllah” and then go about our lives hoping for things to magically work out. But that’s not what real patience is. In Islam, patience is not about sitting on your hands. It’s not about…