For those who are interested, my main website is Islam from inside. This current blog is, for now, a scratchpad, a storyboard, an online notebook, a place where I can jot down unpolished thoughts and explorations on a variety of subjects and interests. Because of this it is likely that I will post here more frequently than on Islam from inside where I post only when I have the free time to write on a subject with considered detail. Here the posts will be fairly short (which some readers will applaud) and cover a wider range of topics although my tendency is, no matter the topic, to view it from an Islamic perspective. This is not something I can help, it is simply reflective of paths taken and influences experienced. The first time I read the Qur’an (while still quite young), I felt a personal earthquake shake through my being - it was the verses in the last section of the Qur’an that I read first…and the words powerfully affected me, seized my mind and turned it in directions toward which I had never looked or looked at only distractedly, hazily - without deep interest. The recognition of and respect for the revelatory power of this book has been with me ever since.
Islam from inside reflects this influence in a formal, intellectualized manner. This website is meant to be a more casual catalog of thoughts, influences, experiences, travelogues, and other miscellany - but religion in general, and Islam in particular, will likely enter into and shape most of what appears here. What I write will likely be as much directed towards attempting to understand and explore my own encounter with religion, as an exploration of religion in the wider world.
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greetings of peace.
it is a wonderful effort. we need those raw thoughts to be written down. i missed ur thoughts and new articles in islam from inside. its definitely one of the best site that engage on a different dimension.
May Allah continue shower thoughts and inspirations to you.
peace.
Salaam,
You have always been very kind and encouraging in your comments on Islam from inside - much appreciated - hopefully you’ll find this site worthwhile as well - although I don’t imagine I’ll be able to be nearly as prolific as you are on your excellent blog.
Wasalaam
This is a very good idea
Inshallah, it will equal your excellent Islam for Inside, which I look at often 
And if I remember correctly, the Qur’an was compiled with the first revelations placed in the back of the book. So the ones that touched you so deeply were the first revealed words of sublime beauty and truth.
May Allah guide you on your journey/
Ya Haqq!
Salaam and thank you, Irving - it’s always good to have your encouragement and to read your insights.
Wasalaam,
Irshaad
I am pleased for your new website. It will be another source of knowledge for all.
God Bless
Katib
Salaam Katib,
Thanks for your kind comment - your own website looks to be quit fascinating, as well.
wasalaam,
Irshaad
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