Yasir Qadhi Will You Accept Allahs Guidance
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Nov 11, 2025 Explore the compelling concept of jahiliyyah, a term referring to deep ignorance of one’s own ignorance. Discover how this historical context shapes beliefs about God, justice, morality, and tribalism. Delve into the transformative role of Islam in correcting false beliefs, restoring family values, and challenging societal injustices. Learn practical responses for living a life free from jahiliyyah, emphasizing the balance between political engagement and religious values. Embrace divine guidance and the importance of applying Quranic teachings.
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Ja'far's Portrait Of Pre-Islamic Decay
- Ja'far ibn Abi Talib described pre-Islamic life as jahiliyyah: idol worship, immorality, and social decay.
- His speech before the Abyssinian king shows how Islam replaced that era with guidance and moral reform.
Ignorance That Doesn’t Know Itself
- Jahiliyyah is deeper than simple ignorance; it is ignorance of one's own ignorance.
- This false certainty makes people reject truth because they believe their error is true.
Four Domains Islam Corrects
- The Quran highlights four domains of jahiliyyah that Islam corrects, starting with false beliefs about God.
- Without revelation, questions of purpose, creation, and the afterlife remain in jahiliyyah.