Masha Allah. These are EXACTLY THE KIND OF THINGS I'VE BEEN WANTING TO READ. Not the menial things that I've been finding in many, many books. I realised a little while ago that it is so beneficial for everyone including myself to go back to basics. I'm fed up trying to talk about real Islam, and subjects of Qur'an and Iman, only for the subject to be changed into 'the jinn', 'punishment of the grave', 'free masons' or something others consider to be more exciting. Yes, all subjects related to my Islam are exciting. I will not deny that, but these subjects of high aspirations and bettering yourself and your iman are much much more exciting.
Jazakh Allahu Khairan for this well thought out, well laid out, well presented advice. May you be rewarded in your efforts and continue to be guided insha Allah. I can't tell you how refreshed I am to find this - I have often been told that I think in a masculine way, may be this is correct, everytime I find something of any meaning, it's written only by men! One day I hope to come accross another sister like myself, so I can talk on a level other than trying to 'spice up Islam'. I pray I am guided, as are we all, the whole Ummah. Amin.
I'm so so happy, you wouldn't believe it. I really needed to read this.

An important contribution. High aspirations, confidence, and a strong positive mind are essential to ensure a successful resistance to hegemonic narratives and discursive frameworks. As Nandy (1983) has argued, colonialism is not just subjugation of bodies but of minds too. Since colonialism is a matter of consciousness it needs to be defeated in the minds of people... But in order for resistance to be effective it needs a counter narrative and discursive framework through which to be successful. Papers like these help in supporting and corroborating a Muslim weltanschauung; we need many more insha'Allah.

really enjoyed that and I hope it has a lasting effect upon me. People like Tony Blair have a huge amount of himma and use it towards their misguided ends - we must oppose this with uluw al himma upon the truth.

Alhamdulillah, very nice to read actual comments from the salaf, it brings the term salafi alive.

Allahuakbar! I found myself reading many sentences twice or thrice over because of the immense benefit I gained from each one. This is indeed a lost treasure...make Allah gather us together with those behind this effort in Jannah.

Masha Allah, a good offering that we are hoping to be increased to excellent in the next offering with further accounts, insha Allah and might I suggest proper referencing? I don't know if it was an intentional omission or not, but the correct ascription of ayat and ahadith at the very least should be considered essential, and ideally extended to the athar also. With such additions then this document can be taken as the guide and benefit it surely should be for those seeking nearness to their Rabb; but it is more difficult to set with yaqin those narrations one is unfamiliar with in ones heart without proper ascription; surely one should be allowed one to verify or further study the sources? May Allah bless and make easy the efforts of all those concerned, jazakum Allahu khayr.

Salaamu Alaykum,

Jazakum Allahu Khaira, thanks for this.