ASK Conference 2004
Celebrating Islam

By: Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

The Deen of Islam presents an atlas for creation and existence and maps out the role, purpose and meaning of humankind. The revelations of the Qur’an, and the prophetic teachings and example, can transform the sincere believer into a dynamic, interactive being responding to outer stimuli appropriately with grace and ease whilst relying on the inner soul and Divine light for guidance to contentment and joy.

The human heart is where the earthly and heavenly worlds meet. Witnessing how the unseen, subtle words merge with the gross, discernible world of senses and physicality thrills the transformed Muslim to the realisation of perfection of the present moment. This is a perpetual celebration of Eid, a return to the Truth of the Ever-presence and perfection of Allah and His ways.

The path of Islam, which when lived fully with trust and commitment, can only lead to witnessing the eternal light of the One Creator and His ever-loved attributes behind every event and experience in life. Thus, every sincere seeker and enlightened being can only celebrate honour, praise and extol Islam joyfully at all times.