New Mexico Spiritual Retreat with Imam Khalid Latif & Shaykh Dawood Yasin | August 20 - 24, 2024 | Limited Space Available - Sign Up Today!
Join us for our 3rd annual Dar Al Islam Retreat August 20 - 24 in New Mexico
Join Us For Our Annual Spiritual Retreat In Conjunction With Bayan Tours At Dar Al Islam With Shaykh Dawood Yasin & Imam Khalid Latif
JOIN US FOR OUR THIRD YEAR IN NEW MEXICO AS WE TOGETHER SEEK TO CONNECT TO ALLAH
The Quran is Gods speech conveyed in over 6,000 verses, or ayahs (signs). This divine scripture directs us to reflect upon the verses found within a second Sacred Book, the vast book of nature. This encouragement is oft-repeated, for such reflection is a means to know our Creator. A close reading of either text can result in a profound reorientation of our spiritual awareness. Yet the abundance of natural imagery in the Quran indicates that the one cannot be read without the other. In order to truly realize our spiritual aspirations, our reflection must extend beyond mere passive observationwe must reflect experientially. A full education incorporates mind, body and soul, and no education can be complete if not reinforced by a deep engagement with Gods creation.
In our modern world, it is not always easy to find the time or the proper environment for fulfilling the Prophetic tradition of tahannuth (seeking knowledge and reflection outside of city limits). In this retreat, participants will, God willing, recognize a greater enrichment of both the spiritual and mundane aspects of their livesan enrichment that will remain with them as they move forward in lifes journey.
God shows us in the Quran how He uses signs:
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Do you not see that all those who are in the heavens and the earth praise God, as do the birds with wings outstretched? Each knows its own way of prayer and glorification: God has full knowledge of what they do. Control of the heavens and the earth belongs to God: and to God is the final return. Do you not see that God drives the clouds, then gathers them together and piles them up until you see rain pour from their midst? He sends hail down from [such] mountains in the sky, pouring it on whoever He wishes and diverting it from who He wishesthe flash of its lightning almost snatches sight away. God alternated night and daythere is truly a lesson in [all] this for those who have eyes to see-- and God created each animal out of [its own] fluid: some of them crawl on their bellies, some walk on two legs, and some on four. God creates whatever He will; God has power over everything.Verily We have sent down revelations that clearly explain the Truth. Allah guides whomsoever He wills to a Straight Way. Al-Nur 24:41-46