That was a beautiful recitation and for us to reflect on, as we gather here today for the 4th SC Nadwah of Shariah Advisers. The true spirit of Nadwah is where leaders, scholars and practitioners come together to listen, learn and strengthen our collective wealth of knowledge, for a better future.
This is deeply rooted in Islamic history. Before the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) where those in Madinah faced a much larger army, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) brought his companions together, to consult them. This is the act of Shura. Among the many suggestions put forward was one from Salman al-Farisi, a Persian. He proposed digging a trench around the exposed northern side of the city - a defensive strategy unheard of at the time. It was embraced and proved instrumental to the city’s defence.
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