As salaamu alaikum
Please circulate the folllowing message widely
Nowadays, concepts such as "Zen" and the decree of "the universe" are commonly spoken of - among a mixture of ancient Eastern and new-age philosophies. Many people grapple to find the truth and seek a successful belief system, but Muslims already have a set of beliefs that emphasise the most important of all truths – with consciousness of Allah (taqwa) among the highest of priorities.
Being aware of Allah's presence; being thankful for His blessings; and being careful to obey His commands and abstain from His prohibitions are all attributes that we can internalise when we have taqwa. But how do we develop this taqwa? The answer lies in striving to live our entire lives – whether eating, praying, loving, or doing other things – in Allah's name; "for the sake of Allah".
At this year's Cape Town Reviving the Islamic Spirit Conference, which is just 2 weeks away, such thoughts are to be covered by Zimbabwe's Mufti Ismail Menk – in a topic that explains how we can develop taqwa in various aspects of our lives, including diet, physical health, relationships with other people, and contribution towards society. The topic also includes brief explanations of how regular acts of worship – such as salaah, fasting, and charity – help to bring spiritual balance into the life of a believer.
The conference runs from 6th to 8th May 2011 at Islamia College, Lansdowne Road; and signing up and paying by this Friday (22nd April) entitles you to a 25% discount off the registration free. If you're interested in attending, you can sign up or find more information at http://www.msacape.org/, or email info@msacape.org.
