Margaret Thatcher once said, ‘There’s no such thing as society’ - reflecting the neo-liberal dogma that swept the world in the 1980s. This individualistic and materialist ideology is now woven into the fabric of Western societies, to its detriment.
Imam Tom Facchine joins us to remind us of the destructive habits that come from a neo-liberal world, and the danger these pose to our souls, the world around us and, consequently, our faith in Allah (SWT). Many of us abstain from food and drink, but do we reflect on the values that underpin our relations with the world around us?
In part two of Imam Facchine’s guide to Islam, we confront necessary questions such as how we can utilise Ramadan to moderate our internal vices beyond the month, how Ramadan can help us to serve ourselves, families, communities and the ummah, and most importantly, what our day-to-day actions reveal about our belief in who the ultimate provider and sustainer is. Do we live for work and entertainment or regulate our lives around higher values?
Imam Facchine offers a soul-enriching discussion on how to be both a righteous and wealthy Muslim who strives in the way of Allah (SWT) without being swept by the destructive conveyor belt of the capitalist and neo-liberal way of life.
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