The Modernist Menace to Islam is an important book should be read by all Muslims. The author talks on how modernism, accepted as sort of a religion that is being forced onto Muslims, pressuring them to abandon Islam and the Islamic tradition. He argues why current modern concepts such as feminism, scientism, liberalism, sexual orientation and freedom are contradicting Islamic values and corrosive to Islamic faith.
Another interesting points, modern psychology likes to discuss about science of happiness without mentioning the role of religion. Happines to them is about being charitable, serving others, being grateful, being content, pursuing meaning, connecting with family and neighbors, not overvaluing money and material possessions, meditating and spending time on quiet reflection, and spending time in nature.
He said :
“I thought to myself, all these things have analogs in Islam and organized religion generally. Do people not make that connection? If happiness is the goal and these are the factors that are conducive to happiness, then organized religion and especially Islam, which harmonizes these factors and brings them to their perfect expression in the Sunnah, is the clear answer for how people should lead their lives.”
Another my point of interest is about the concept of Berkat or Baraka which is difficult to be fathomed by the modernist :
“As a Muslim, baraka needs to be a part of how you see the world. That will furnish you with spiritual benefits because you will be seeking that baraka and you will gain greater consciousness of your Lord. Your iman will also experience periodic boosts as you start to recognize the place of baraka (or the lack thereof) in your life. You will notice that remembering Allah (dhikr) and good deeds bring you baraka and the opposite take it away. This will immensely improve your state of mind and heart.”
“So seek baraka in all the many things that Allah and His Messenger have specified. Make it a part of your daily life and make it the lens by which you understand your life. And may Allah bless us all.”
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