Learning about priorities from creation
“We can observe several aspects of creation that demonstrate laws in the natural order,”
Values
The sha’air of Allah, manifestations of Truth
“They are called sha’air because they point to what is known to be guidance.”
Reconciling natural laws and ethical values
“We revealed the Book to you to make clear all things,”
Inclining to the truth, diverting from destruction
“We revealed to you to follow the religion of Abraham, inclining toward truth,”
Engaging the Truth and changing the narrative
“Allah created the heavens and the earth in truth.”
Evil means cannot justify populist ends in Islam
“And you do not will except that Allah wills, the Lord of the worlds.”
Believers don’t hate life, they live it to the fullest
“Do not kill yourselves, for Allah is merciful to you.”
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.”