Yasir Qadhi Is Your Moral Compass Programmed or Chosen
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Jul 18, 2025 Explore the power of religious identity as a unifying force that transcends race and nationality. Delve into how the ummah fosters deeper bonds compared to modern nation-states. Discover the role of conscience in shaping our moral compass, influenced by both Islamic and Western perspectives. Uncover the concept of 'fitrah', reflecting our innate morality, and learn how faith nourishes it. Finally, examine the essence of the soul and inherent goodness, and see how environmental factors and spirituality refine our moral nature.
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Hudaybiyyah Highlights Ummah Unity
- At Hudaybiyyah, a tribal chieftain dismissed Muslims as a motley crew lacking unity.
- Abu Bakr al-Siddiq defended their strong bond through faith, showing religion transcends tribal or racial identity.
Conscience as Moral Compass
- Conscience is an innate spiritual faculty acting as a moral compass guiding right and wrong.
- It motivates good deeds, gives spiritual reward, and induces guilt before and after bad deeds.
Western Conscience Views Influenced by Islam
- Western philosophers like Thomas Aquinas viewed conscience as a divine gift that motivates and accuses.
- Aquinas's ideas owe much to Islamic philosophy, linking conscience to divine moral principles.