Being A Muslim is more than you think One think that really bothers me is the different attitudes Muslims have towards being a Muslim. For some it is just a culture. For others a scary set of rules. And for others a means to feel superior to people and for some it isn’t even something…
10 Alternative Methods of Education It is no secret that I despise the modern school system. I believe it kills creativity and self-confidence, makes children hate learning, and creates an unnatural unhealthy social atmosphere, among other problems. This is why I am a huge fan of alternative methods of education. You see…it turns out that…
Homeschooling Experiments As I said before, the school system needs to change. We need new methods of learning and education that are faster, more effective and longer lasting. Children need to keep their natural love of learning for life. It should not be kicked out off them with their first year of schooling. Something needs…
Deeds Of The Heart There are three fundamental aspects of Islam: Aqeedah (belief), Fiqh (Law), and Tazkiyyah (Internal Purification). The deeds of the heart fall under the third category. Before we begin, here are a few important definitions: Qalb: Heart – refers to the metaphysical spiritual heart, the center of emotion and beliefs. Adab: Manners…
Divorcing Islam From Spirituality Divorcing Islam from spirituality is a strange new idea. There exist many modern Muslim groups that focus exclusively on other topics. Aqeedah, Fiqh, Politics or social activism are the only focus without any spirituality. The result is that members of these groups tend to enter and leave the group very quickly….