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In this session, Sheikh Hamza
takes a traditional approach to this science based on the teachings
he received while studying in West Africa. The result is a rich
and refreshing look at exactly how the Muslim goes about making
his or her experience in the world a thing of beauty so one can
truly contribute to the human condition in a positive way. He
begins this discussion by placing the concept of "ihsan"
in the context of the contemporary political scene in the Muslim
world to show how important this concept is for the proper practice
of Islam and what happens when it is neglected. Then he defines
"ihsan" and analyzes ways in which the Muslim can go
about recapturing the station of "ihsan" enjoyed for
so long by the early generations of Muslims. A useful talk for
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"Islam is a tradition that really is trying to unify the idea of the spirit of the law and the letter of the law. That you cannot have one without the other." "It is not enough, according to the Islamic tradition, to recognize beauty. You must also be a beauty producer... This can only occur with spiritual development." "The heart, according to the Muslims, is like a city and it's protected by the boundaries of the seven limbs... that these are the inroads to the corruption of the city. And the city, in its essence, is pure." |
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vital
lesson for Muslims about how to regain the deeper understanding
and appreciation of their own tradition. (Recorded at the 
