Tag: tragedy

  • What Are We Here For?

    وَما خَلَقتُ الجِنَّ وَالإِنسَ إِلّا لِيَعبُدونِ “I only created jinn and man to worship Me.“ — Qur’an, 51: 56 وَأَنَّ إِلىٰ رَبِّكَ المُنتَهىٰ وَأَنَّهُ هُوَ أَضحَكَ وَأَبكىٰ وَأَنَّهُ هُوَ أَماتَ وَأَحيا “And that the final destination is back to your Lord. For He’s the One Who grants laughter and tears – that He is the… Continue reading

  • Bifurcation of the American Muslim Imagination – Between Alienation and Indigenization

    In this episode Imam Marc discusses Dr. Sherman Jackson’s book, On the Boundaries of Theological Tolerance in Islam, and the implications of not having a vibrant American Muslim imagination. You can read an excerpt here [PDF]. Continue reading