Methodology

How to read Scriptures? – Part 2

How to read Scriptures? – Part 2

How to read scriptures to benefit from them? (part 2) Most of the sections in the Quran are loaded with figurative speech.  How should we read them?  In order to approach this topic, we first have to define the text.  The text claims to be the Speech of the Creator of the universe.  By definition, […]

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How to read Scriptures? – Part 1

How to read Scriptures? – Part 1

How to read the scriptures to benefit from them? (part 1) The Quran claims to be the speech of my Creator.  How do I develop confidence in my being that the Quran is indeed the speech of my Creator? I have the desire to live with meaning and wonder at why I am here, why […]

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Addendum to Ten Principles

Addendum to Ten Principles

1. Taqleed, blind imitation, is not a level of iman. It is the lack of it. It is as real as counterfeit money or artificial flowers. 2. Taqleed can only be transferred into tahkik, confirmation through research, by a deliberate attempt and a realization. Otherwise, it will stay that way no matter how long the […]

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Ten Principles

Ten Principles

1) Thou shalt never hisroricize the Revelation! It is always here & now and never then & there. 2) Thou shalt always read the Revelation as if you are the primary addressee! It is always about you and never about them & others. 3) Thou shalt always start with observation and build everything else upon […]

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