The new synthesis of Islam must promote true knowledge of self. The knowledge that Allah has created us perfectly of that black mud, the Children of Adam.
Let the veil of mental busyness and algorithms,
of news cycles and social media evanesce.
Then, like a burr on a seed, attach yourself to the seasons and cycles of the natural world.
"Indeed, the believers -Jews, Sabians, and Christians—whoever truly believes in Allah and the Last Day and does good, there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve." 5:69
When I first learned about the story of Maryam in the Qur’an, I was empowered by her love, worship, and dedication to God. Her spiritual state made her a knower of God, and Allah elevated her due to her spiritual power.
Tariq Touré is an award winning writer from West Baltimore Maryland. Touré’s poetry and prose has been featured in award winning publications such as, Salon, Washington Post, Al Jazeera, The Nation Magazine and Sapelo Square. Black Seeds, Toure's debut collection of poetry was the winner