Comments on: The Essence of Islam: Are We Missing the Point?

By: Usman Ahmad

Usman Ahmad — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:06:14 +0000

Very good article and a reminder of our obligations to Allah and our duties.
May Allah bless all the Muslims in this world and give them Iman.
I do note with happiness that our next generation have taken the Islam spirit further.
Rasul Allah (may Allah bless him asked us to smile and be happy from within that would be the biggest Dawa of it all.
Namaz is the essence of our existance .
May Allah bless you for the note

By: Ibn Yakzan

Ibn Yakzan — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:40:58 +0000

I totally agree, the politicization and regulation of Islam has destressed the true essence of Islam as a religion of spirituality and enlightenment.

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By: Amir Zain Hamza

Amir Zain Hamza — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:42:23 +0000

(^ ~), beautiful tazkeerah. something to think of.

By: Yasmine S.

Yasmine S. — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:02:33 +0000

Beautifully written. Right on point mashallah. Our ummah is suffering from a lot of maladies. A good strong dose of humility is what we need.

By: Yasmin

Yasmin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 04:15:40 +0000

I think mankind’s foolishness, expressed here, is not in his taking the trust, but in his not understanding the gravity, weight and seriousness of that trust.
Wa Allahu ta’ala alam.

By: SisSana

SisSana — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:33:03 +0000

Can you further elaborate on this ayah: “We did indeed offer the trust to the Heavens and the Earth and the mountains; but they refused to undertake it, being afraid thereof: but man undertook it; he was indeed unjust and foolish.” (Qur’an, 33:72)

From what I’m understanding, humans were foolish to take that responsibility, so now are we paying the price for taking it? Should we not have?

By: Moderation

Moderation — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:12:13 +0000

As-salaamu `alaykum,

Ma sha’Allah, this is a very poignant article and an important reminder for us to re-assess ourselves and re-focus our intentions and deeds for the sake of Allah.

JazakAllahu khayran

By: MuslimGirl

MuslimGirl — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:04:06 +0000

I really like the first and second paragraphs. They really show people the meaning of Islam. Often, we see things in black and white, we don’t look for the gray in between. Thanks for this eye-opening article.

By: Mutumainah

Mutumainah — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:41:06 +0000

Good character is essential