Interfaith Dialogue - The Renewal of Islam revised

The Renewal of Islam revised

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Topic: The Renewal of Islam revised

Posted By: amlhabibi2000
Subject: The Renewal of Islam revised
Date Posted: 27 May 2006 at 8:15pm

Salam Alaikoam

If we understand that Islam is an ancient way of life that means submission to the will of Allah and it encourages doing what Allah wants us to. If you accept we all submit to the will of Allah in degrees then you can accept you are a Muslim first with the freedom to choose your path spiritually as Allah guides whom He will. If you can accept we all have freedom to choose our own path then this is good and just. If you can also accept that we all need Education, Counseling and Consultation to be our best then maybe you are interested in an Inter Faith Education, Counseling and Consultation Jihad that will give people the tools they need so they can be wonderful caring people and submit more fully to the will of Allah.

Many people are weighted down with poor communication, conflict resolution skills, relationship skills, parenting skills and skills to deal with and cope with frustrations they have. In this Inter Faith Jihad we would see people from all levels of society coming together to learn the skills they need to thrive. With encouragement we would see governments, corporations, businesses and Nations putting more into creating support infra structures that are affordable and accessible as well as employing everyone in some kind of employment at renewing the world, ie Islam. I believe there is a lot of hope in the world and with effort we can create a place where everyone has work, has a home, has education and training as well as access to counselors and medical facilities so that no one will be left without at least the basic comforts of life. This undertaking is a big one but we have the people, we have the education, training personnel all we need is cooperation. So if you believe as I do you can start small, if you are having relationship issues, parenting issues, education issues seek out in community agencies that can provide that or encourage governement and community to set them in place.

The task seems a little large at first when we think of the world but it all starts with you. I hope you believe in yourself as much as I do and if you have the challenges I mentioned get some help with them that gives you and everyone grace and dignity then you will be a member of this Inter Faith Jihad. Mahsallah may we all have courage, faith and a kind and generous heart. Remember though that the Islam I understand and believe in gives us all the freedom to choose our own spiritual path. As Muslims we have an opportunity to let our light shine brightly and if nothing else change how we do things if we need to and encourage change, positive change in ourselves, others and the world. We can achieve this in our life time. When we succeed with this Jihad we will created a people and world that submit more fully to the will of Allah and thus the Renewal of Islam.

Salam See you on the Journey to a place of no sorrow.

Anne Marie Elderkin Habibi

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Judgement day passes in the moment we decide something needs attention & we take positive action. Then there will be a great sorting out of people into groups, Inspired by Surah 99 Ayat 1-8

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Posted By: amlhabibi2000
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 11:33am

�Those who believe and do righteous deeds are the best of the creatures. Their reward from their Lord shall be everlasting gardens, below which flow rivers, they will abide there forever. Well pleased is God with them and they are well pleased with Him� (Qur'an 98:7)�.

Found this thought it appropriate for this thread....

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Judgement day passes in the moment we decide something needs attention & we take positive action. Then there will be a great sorting out of people into groups, Inspired by Surah 99 Ayat 1-8

Posted By: Suleyman
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 12:25pm

My dear Sister Amy,

Do you find ayats according to your words? or you should/must write according to the ayats?...this is the difference between knowledge and assumptions...when you will visit my country you will realize that so many hypocrites use ayats to prove their standings against the truth...please first understand the ayats then begin to think,you will see that things will more help to your lovely heart,u deserve to have i see from your writings...wa salaam

Posted By: amlhabibi2000
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 6:18pm

Alaikoam Salam Brother

When I write I do think of the Quran and other Holy texts and try to be mindful to inspire people as much as these texts do, inshallah.

I am still learning of course and hopefully people will have patience with me as I develope my beliefs further.

When ever I write I try to keep in mind people reading it and where they may be in their lives, some poor, some good, some bad however all have the Holy Spirit breathed into them at their creation and because of this Holy Spirit I see hope in them/us.

True I could give in to dispair and give up however the world is important enough to me not to give up in trying to make a difference somehow. It is my hope as I mentioned to inspire the goodness in peoples hearts to come out more in their lives and world so we can all have/create heaven on Earth inshallah!

As I see it we have the enough educated people, trained people, we have the technology, the resources to have a World Inter Faith Education, Counseling and Consultation Jihad (The word Jihad means struggle and the first and most important level is the struggle we have with ourselves in becoming good people and with standing temptations)

In this World Inter Faith Education, Counseling and Consultation Jihad we need the governments and communities to set in place infra structure such as schools and training facilities that are affordable and accessible and have courses or workshops in good communications skills, establishing and keeping healthy boundaries, relationship skills, parenting skills, effective conflict resolution skills as well as how to cope with frustrations and anger management skills.

I find a lot of hope in the world and I believe this can be built upon and that we can empower people to bring out the best in them/us and as I said create for once heaven on Earth.

Then everyone will have a home, work, food and community resources when they face challenges that are hard to cope with such as relationship issues.

This is my dream and I believe that we can achieve heaven on Earth in my life time if we all work together and cooperate with oneanother to get on with the work that must be done.

No person or no country is totally lost without hope of redemption and ressurection. In other words each person may find renewal in themselves and Islam.

In this world undertaking we will find the Renewal of Islam though I would remind us that Islam gives everyone the freedom to choose their spiritual path for themselves.

Salam

Anne Marie Elderkin Habibi