Islamic Spirituality and Modern Challenges

This book is an anthology of twenty-nine essays exploring various aspects of the relationship between Islam, its spirituality, and culture, alongside the ideological and cultural challenges of modern times. It aims to inspire critical and creative thinking by addressing themes such as the meaning and significance of Islamic spirituality, the dialectics between Islam and modernity, and revisiting concepts like life, civilization, worship, beauty, happiness, knowledge, and justice. The book discusses the relationship between truth and falsehood, knowledge and ignorance, light and darkness, and the implications of living the Islamic monotheistic message for individuals and societies. It also includes lessons related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Selected topics include whether Islam is against modernity, the elusive nature of happiness, beauty versus ugliness, reading the signs of Allah, fostering unity between Sunni and Shia communities, long-term lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, reasons for rejecting clear truth, tips for experiencing salat better, and guidance related to the Prophet and Hajj cancellation.