The sha’air of Allah, manifestations of Truth
“They are called sha’air because they point to what is known to be guidance.”
Reason
Inclining to the truth, diverting from destruction
“We revealed to you to follow the religion of Abraham, inclining toward truth,”
Divine language as the path to peace
“We did not teach him poetry, nor is it befitting for him.” (36:69)
Reason and self-doubt in Surat al-Kahf
“Shall I tell you about those who lose the most with their deeds?”
Arabic language, the balance of reason and meaning
“Humanity is threatened when pure reason lacks values and pure meaning lacks rationality.”
Wisdom, the balance between heart, mind, and knowledge
“Verily, it is not eyes that are blinded, but rather the hearts are blinded within their chests.”
Fate, Faith, and the Night of Decree
“Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but him.”
The US Congress honored Islam and its values
“The West as a whole is not an enemy to Islam, nor is it hopelessly devoid of divine values.”
The divine medium as the path to lasting reform
“Pharaoh fooled his people and they obeyed him. Verily, they were defiant sinners.”
Meet the new racism, same as the old racism
“The new racists attempt to justify their supremacism by the theory of the clash of civilizations.”