Bismillah Al-Raḥmān Al-Raḥīm; Ṣallā Allahu `alā Sayyadinā Muḥammad wa `alā Ālihi wa Ṣaḥbihi wa Sallam — In the Name of God, Most Merciful and Compassionate; God’s Blessings and Peace be upon our Master, Muḥammad, and on his Family and Companions.

There are many foundational principles found in the Qur’ān and ḥadīth that govern the thinking and the worldview of Muslims. While we understand, or should understand, that they are universal and applicable to anyone seeking to do what is right and gain God’s good pleasure, most people, Muslims included, are not clear on this fact.

The message of Islam is a universal one and has come through successive iterations of revelation until its complete manifestation through the Prophet Muḥammad, peace and blessings be upon him. The idea of perennialism should not come to mind when considering what this means, as there are profound theological differences between the reality of what other religions now believe and adhere to, compared to the original message they received as revealed to God’s Prophets and Messengers, peace be upon them all.

To be clear, my work is not focused on interfaith or intrafaith polemical discussions or refutations. I aim to share faith-based insights, perspectives, and solutions to address human problems, and I have found Islam to be the most holistic provider of these solutions. I attend a Christian, Catholic seminary and come from a family of Pentecostal Christians; my understanding of belief and our responsibility to seek out and uphold the truth will not allow me to deny the fact that all things come from God and our acceptance and denial of the truth are part of a larger discussion that will unfold as time goes by and my work spreads, InShā’Allah.

Our work is to support human flourishing and call people to the Truth (Al-Ḥaqq). In support of all people seeking the good, we share what we have found to be true and beneficial for all people. Truth is not subjective or found in conflicting opinions; the truth is a complete reality, and it comes from God, the Creator of us all.

There are two foundational principles, one from the Qur’ān and the other from a ḥadīth, that define my worldview and serve as the pillars of my work and service.

The first is found in the third Sūra (chapter, division) of the Qur’ān, the thirty-first and thirty-second verses (3:31-32):

31: Say, if you love Allah, then follow me; Allah will love you and forgive you for your sins, and Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

32: Say, “Obey Allah and His Messenger.” If they still turn away, then truly Allah does not love those who are ungrateful and do not believe.

The second principle is a ḥadīth found in Imām al-Nawawī’s 40 Ḥadīth, which says:

“None of you will believe until his desires follow in accordance with what I have come with.” (I have only translated the relevant portion of the Arabic text pictured.)

While there are many points to benefit from in these scriptural passages, I will focus on the guiding principles that inform my Khidma (ministry) and work.

* The aim of drawing closer to God and His Love is a guided process.

* This is realized through following His Prophets and Messengers; may God’s eternal peace and blessings cover them all, the epitome of them being His final Prophet Muḥammad, may the peace and blessings of God be upon him.

* In order for us to be guided, we must submit ourselves to someone who is better than we are, in order to follow their lead.

* This is known as Ittibā`

* The proof of our sincerity and truthfulness is found in our obedience, and our obedience is proven through subduing our desires, as found in the ḥadīth.

Our conversation begins from here, enjoy; InShā’Allah

Bismillah Al-Raḥmān Al-Raḥīm; Ṣallā Allahu `alā Sayyadinā Muḥammad wa `alā Ālihi wa Ṣaḥbihi wa Sallam.

I am profoundly thankful that God has blessed me with a life of rich experience and the ultimate gift of redemption through learning and service (khidma). This platform is born from a long-held desire for a space to engage with the profound waters of the traditional Islamic sciences, enhanced with academic discourse, but free from the hype and distraction of the digital world. It is a space to learn, discuss, teach, and serve.

The guiding ethos for this community is found in a beautiful ḥadīth of the Prophet ﷺ:

“People are like ores—like ores of silver and gold. The best of them in Jahiliyya (pre-Islamic ignorance) are the best in Islam, provided they attain understanding. Souls are like assembled troops. Those who recognize one another come together harmoniously, and those who do not recognize one another diverge.” (Muslim)

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At our heart is The Faith and Practice Journal, where we publish rigorous scholarship. Through essays, e-briefs, and podcasts on topics such as prophetic leadership ethics and building ethical communities, we bridge sacred theology with the needs of modern society. This work is uniquely informed by a synthesis of doctoral-level theological and C-suite consulting experience, ensuring our insights are theologically sound and practically applicable in the boardroom, classroom, and public square.

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The first video I uploaded was of subpar quality, so I decided to create another unscripted one. I left the original audio up from the first recording and removed the video. I wish for trial and error to provide me with the valuable lessons and reminders I need to strive for Itqān (perfection), as this is the mark of the believer —a station I aspire to attain before leaving this world.

I am discussing the same topics I did in the first one, seeking to improve the quality of audio and video, albeit in an unscripted format.

InShā’Allah, moving forward, the content I will produce will continually improve.

Introduction to the Praxis Islamicus Substack Hub and The Praxis Practice podcast.

In this inaugural episode, I provide a brief overview of what I have set out to achieve and the different components of my vision.