My efforts to learn about Islam, which began in my university years, revolved around magazines, books exploring a small number of Islamic topics and concepts, and religious decrees (ilmihal) or fatwa (religious jurisprudence). By the early 1980s, my reading evolved into books on usul al-fiqh (principles of Islamic jurisprudence), tafsir (commentary on hadith), and biography (sirah). While these readings gradually broadened my horizons, they did not fulfill or satisfy my soul. However, I later realized that all books are read to understand a single book, and through continued reading, one arrives at that source. That source is none other than revelation. First, verbal revelation, then created revelation, the book of the universe. From now on, whatever I read or write, that book is always at the center, and I see its reflection from every window I look at, and I always try to make my evaluations accordingly. I don't claim to understand and explain everything correctly. However, all my efforts and my purpose in life are directed towards understanding it, living a life in accordance with it, and being able to express it. My actions and writings are always based on what I understand from that book. What I write in this book is sometimes my ideals, sometimes my lifestyle. I have tried not to speak or write about anything I don't believe in and haven't striven for. I pray and hope that God will forgive my sincerity for the shortcomings in my understanding and life. For He is the Most Gracious and Merciful.
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