Changes...

Wow, I think its been over 1 and a half years since I have, let alone posted, but even looked at my blog. Reading my previous posts that long ago only make me laugh and wonder at how my life has changed, and how I have matured in my being, my thinking, my ideologies and my beliefs.

I can say alhamdulillah (all praise is due to Allah) that through all my experiences in life I have grown more understanding, accepting and becoming, but its all through the love and mercy of my creator, Allah (SWT). Alot has happened in my life since I last posted and I dont think this space will be enough to mention it all, but the overall effect was change, and change for the better.

I think being a muslim requires an individual to constantly evolve in various ways and not only spiritually. I think one of the problems with muslims (in South Africa cos i haven't been overseas) is that we concentrate too much on the literal meanings of Islam. We need to take time out, and yes we do have the time to take out, and begin to understand the deeper meanings of Islam. We say Islam is a way of life rather than a ritualistic religion right, but then if it is so, then it means that it controls every aspect of our life, and it also means that it allows for change, for progression, which further means that Islam is a progressive religion. But hear me out, it doesnt mean its principles change according to the times, its principles of respect, dignity, honour, loyalty, prestige, non violence, love, friendship, coolness, fun, and entertainment are the same, BUT its method of doing so or practicing can change. For example right, take the principles of clothing and modesty in Islam. A man in the Prophet Muhammad's (Peace and Blessings Be Upon) time in Saudi Arabia, used to wear clothing of the Arabs (Kurta). It was their culture, so the Prophet being born in this place wore that type of clothing. However, when the muslims at that time decided to travel and spread the message to other countries such as African countries, the Africans didnt start wearing kurtas once they accepted the religion, they wore what they always wore, BUT as Islam requires that from the navel to the knee for a man to be covered, so did the Africans. So similarly in contemprary times, wearing an item of clothing be it jeans, shorts, skirts, dresses that follows according to the simple practice of Islam for male or female doesnt change Islam's principles but rather since Islam is a way of life, it adapted to the times and allows for change.

So change is inevitable, its gonna happen, so accept it and live with it and enjoy it but always link it to the humanistic ideas of reality which is Islam.

I hope this blog revival shall be a new beginning in my life, that Allah will instill more creative thoughts that are beneficial to me and others.

Thanks MaK for inspiring me at 3 am to start blogging (lol)

Peaceful Thoughts

Naz "change"Jam.