If one looks back in history to the Islamic Renaissance from, 7th to 15th century. It is easy to see how influential Muslims once were. They were an example of ‘Progress and Innovation.’ My article will attempt to explore the concept of ‘Itqan’ & ‘Tathabbut’ in the context of rising above our egos and preconceptions. The human ego…
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Da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’ – A Renaissance MasterPiece
The Renaissance is still thought of as the rebirth of art. It is a scholarly accepted view that the Renaissance was one of the great creative periods of progressive development. One of the masterpieces of the Renaissance was The Last Supper, a late 15th-century painting by Leonardo da Vinci and currently located in Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan, Italy….
Spiritual Ascension – The Light of the Holy Quran
Are you ready to rise above others? The world is in chaos and it is high time for ascension, it is time to rise above the material world for the greater purpose of life, through the path of spiritual development. You need to change your perspective to see the reality of this world. Allmost everyone reading…
Al-Ujb – The Satanic Trait of Self Conceit
Purification of the Nafs is the greatest jihad. We all work so hard in our lives for ourselves and our families, thinking Insha’Allah one day we shall enter paradise. However there is one thing that can stop us from entering this dream destination. Self-conceit The greatest example of self-conceit in art is perhaps Narcissus. Narcissus was…
Have you been looking for answers?
First and foremost, I would like to start with the name of my Prophet Mohammed(P.B.U.H). ﷺ May the Blessings of Allah be upon him, his household and companions. My article is going to be very spiritual and non-secular, thus secular people can just stop reading if they would not like to continue. But they can…
Crisis of Unity
Note: The following article is a personal opinion with respect to understanding my religion, and enable me as an individual on the search of enlightenment/spiritual awakening. The content is in a ‘exploratory state’ should not be taken as a fact, but rather an opinion, from my experience as a human being who is bound to…
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