How to Serve God in The West? - Dr. Sayed Moustafa Al-Qazwini || 9th Muharram 2018

In this interesting discussion, Dr. Sayed Moustafa Al-Qazwini discusses the responsibilities that fall upon Muslims living in the West to be effective society members and positive ambassadors of faith. Within the discussion, we reflect on the importance of genuinely loving the land you live in, and practically demonstrating that love physically through respecting the environment and protecting it from any contamination, and materially through working, investing and maintaining its resources rather than unjustly exploiting the system for personal gains. Furthermore, we understand the integral significance of political activism and civil engagement in our societies. In addition, we are reminded about the necessity of serving religion through behaviour by adhering to noble values and moral principles, and implementing such teachings on one's self and family before others. In doing so, we can effectively combat Islamophobia and prejudice by changing perceptions through action, and shifting negative stereotypes to positive judgements. ____________________________________________ Verse of Discussion: "And let there be arising from you a nation inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong, and those will be the successful." - Surah ali-'Imran, Verse 104 Al-Rasoul Islamic Society || Night 9 - The Holy Month of Muharram 2018