The following are notes i took in a talk by Sheikh Hisham Kabbani in 2010.
Be humble at all times: " One who knows himself, knows about his Creator (through His Signs)."
On Isra Miraj: (Ascension of the Prophet s.a.w through the heavens)
Currently if we try to go above the what is the entire atmosphere, we need a space shuttle that is properly equipped. If not, it will explode and we will not survive.
But the prophet (s.a.w) could perform this remarkable journey without any aid or technological miracle.
"To Bear Witness" - How conscious are we in believing this or carrying out this act?
Electrons cannot be separated from the mass of the matter. Similarly, the soul cannot be separated from the body. All electrons are in balance, so if we cannot balance within ourselves, we would not be stable on the outside.
Islam teaches us to think. It wants us to compete in matters of faith so that one will do more.
Judgement Day is not a created concept. The Quran is not a created concept. These are ancient words of Allah, stored on a 'tablet' available even before the world we live in, came into existence.
When we reach a level of knowing ourselves, we will realise love for Allah and the Prophet and all that comes from them.
