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Author: Amara Khan

Ramadan Ruminations

In the Islamic tradition, God says ‘fasting belongs to Me’ (whereas, all other acts are done to either directly harm or benefit the soul). The fast belongs to God because it is the only act of worship that none but God can see. It is, therefore, the act of moving from the relative and temporary, to the Absolute. The Absolute, that is present and is … Continue reading Ramadan Ruminations

Amara KhanApril 25, 2021April 27, 2021Leave a comment

From Darkness Into Light: COVID-19 and its deafening silence

‘I felt in need of a great pilgrimage, so I sat in silence for three days’ (Hafez)
Continue reading From Darkness Into Light: COVID-19 and its deafening silence

Amara KhanMarch 29, 2020April 23, 2020Leave a comment

Jesus Christ – the Radical Revolutionary

And in their footsteps We sent Jesus the son of Mary, confirming the Law that had come before him: We sent him the Gospel: therein was guidance and light, and confirmation of the Law that had come before him: a guidance and an admonition to those who fear Allah. [Al Qur’an, 5:46] Continue reading Jesus Christ – the Radical Revolutionary

Amara KhanDecember 26, 2019December 26, 2019Leave a comment

Between Consumerism and Purification

And he (Imam Ali) did not eat meat except a little and would say,
‘do not make your hearts a graveyard for the animals’

(Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, Nahj Al Balagha, Vol 1) Continue reading Between Consumerism and Purification

Amara KhanMay 26, 2019Leave a comment

My pure homeland, I roam

… The land in which Chishti delivered the message of God The garden in which Nanak sang the song of Tawhid of GOD For which people of Hijaz abandoned the Arabian wilderness That same is my homeland, that it is my homeland  … I begin writing this in the depths of the night, for I feel that we are at our zenith of softness and … Continue reading My pure homeland, I roam

Amara KhanFebruary 8, 2019February 8, 2019Leave a comment

A Different Kind of Death

‘die before you die’ Continue reading A Different Kind of Death

Amara KhanJune 19, 2018June 21, 20181 Comment

إبتدا | beginnings

This is something I have been meaning to do for eons, but never found the courage nor time to organise my thoughts into a few words. Continue reading إبتدا | beginnings

Amara KhanOctober 11, 2017June 11, 2018Leave a comment

Recent Posts

  • Ramadan Ruminations April 25, 2021
  • From Darkness Into Light: COVID-19 and its deafening silence March 29, 2020
  • Jesus Christ – the Radical Revolutionary December 26, 2019
  • Between Consumerism and Purification May 26, 2019
  • My pure homeland, I roam February 8, 2019

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