![]() ![]() What then remains of religion? What then remains of the idea of revelation? The Source of the Problem: Islamic illiteracy The Western Muslim is thus empowered to challenge God’s revelation with nothing more than their opinion, along with extensive appeals to the ethos of their readers. If it be truth, it must first be destroyed and then rebuilt by the individual. ![]() Regarding autonomy, Kantianism teaches that all claims to authority must be challenged by one’s own intellect. It seems the Muslim bloggers and writers of the day have learned how to deconstruct Islam, but have failed to deconstruct their own thinking. Set it and collect blessings from Allah (swt) for the khayr you're supporting without thinking about it. The Prophet (SAW) has taught us the best of deeds are those that done consistently, even if they are small.Ĭlick here to support MuslimMatters with a monthly donation of $2 per month. All it takes is a small gift from a reader like you to keep us going, for just $2 / month. Help us get to 900 supporters this month. Keep supporting MuslimMatters for the sake of AllahĪlhamdulillah, we're at over 850 supporters. The combination of public reason and anti-heteronymic thought has created Muslim demi-gods who feel empowered by Kantianism to challenge God and empowered by Rawls to feel that only public reason can solve conflicts and not religion. Islam over the last 1400 years has encountered many cultures and it has always managed to maintain a distinguished and recognizable form, while also adjusting to the natural differences in people.Īs of late, attempts have been made to redefine Islam’s position on gender interaction, hijab, homosexuality and even premarital sex not based on authoritative evidence but rather based on two philosophical notions: an appeal to public reason for conflict resolution and a rejection of any authority other than one’s own intellect (anti-heteronomy). ![]() My contention is not only regarding their attempt to redefine essential aspects of Islam, but rather the methods and premises upon which their arguments are based. MSAs, masjids, and other Muslim organizations across the nation have felt the need to redefine Islam as they re-contextualize it. Often, one reading the article is left wondering if the author realized that many of the premises upon which their opinions are based are in direct opposition to Quranic and/or Prophetic teachings. "If you want peace, fight for justice.Over the last two years, Muslim bloggers and writers have published countless articles that challenge or outright reject the traditionally normative Islamic view on social issues and Muslim life. She was the proud and grateful mother of 5 practicing Muslim children. This innate sense encourages us to act by standing up for the oppressed and safeguarding this beautiful earth which He has entrusted to our care. She later became active in the social justice, anti-war, interfaith, and environmental justice movements.Īisha was employed as a substitute teacher by The School District of Philadelphia until early 2020 when she retired due to health concerns.Īisha believed in and operated on the premise that Allah, the Most High, has instilled in us an internal sense of justice which is refueled by our daily prayers and connections with Him. ![]() In the early 1980s, Aisha’s further research on Islam led her and her family to travel abroad to Iran seeking an expanded understanding of their faith. She graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and has continued to serve students in the urban community Philadelphia community for over 30 years.Īisha’s ardent desire and interest in justice, human rights and equality contributed to her involvement in the Black Panther Party.Īs a young adult, Aisha’s thirst for justice was answered when her “Aunt Maryam”, Maryam El-Mekki Abdullah, introduced her to Malcolm X (Al Hajj Malik Al Shabbazz) and subsequently, Islam. Aisha K EL-Mekki was born and raised in Philadelphia she received her education in the private, public, and Catholic school systems. ![]()
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