Emancipation: Freedom from fear, especially from the fear of loss. The spiritual journey from beginning to end can be characterized as the overcoming of fear.
Here’s another fine offering from the Fiqh Council about the Islamic ground for bridge building between Christian and Muslim, from Dr. James Badawi.
Here’s a useful PDF (you’ll be asked to download if you click the link) from the Unitarian Universalist Association to encourage UUs in being ever better interfaith community members and neighbors.
You might know what the 5 pillars of Islam are. You might even have studied Islam further to appreciate and love your neighbor. But do you understand the grounding of Islamic Business Ethics? Fascinating offering here from Dr. James Badawi, and accessible to those of us who aren’t scholars. I’d recommend sharing it in small group studies and opening conversations about business ethics in general, and then engaging with your local Muslim communities about areas you can support together.
