Liberal Islam

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Re: Liberal Islam

@X2

As far as seeking out those who are knowledgeable…2 points come to mind

1- who I consider knowledgeable may not be considered knowledgeable by the standard anointed or self declared experts and their fans
2- Islam, or for that matter Christianity and other religions seem to focus on a direct link of human to creator, without the need for interjectors, translators, and professional especially generational clergy industry types.

Peace bro X2

This philosophy of cutting out a scholarly middle is shared by the Salafis. Effectively it produces many religious interpretations and that causes problems.

The direct connection to Allah (SWT) is a fact - The problem is that we have confused the clergy in Islam as intermediaries … The correct position is guide and servants … the ulema are there to serve the people not there to represent the people before God. Their role is important - if we throw them out on the false notion that we don’t need intermediaries then we will be removing ourselves from the assistance they give us.

Also we have a deep need to form a relationship with RasoolAllah (SAW) - the danger in seeking directness with Allah (SWT) as has been the case is to circumvent the teachings and in turn the honour, position and rank of RasoolAllah (SAW).

Our declaration in faith is Oneness of God in the way it was taught by Sayyiduna Muhammad (SAW) … That is La-ilahailAllahu MuhammaduRasoolAllah …