Muslema Purmul - Knowledge as Worship

About this lecture

In this lecture delivered at MSA West, Muslema Purmul uses the famous Hadith of Jibril to argue that Islamic knowledge is far more expansive than most Muslims realize — comprising three distinct oceans of learning: Sharia (practice), Aqeedah (belief), and Ihsan (spiritual purification). Using the memorable metaphor of a garden and a gate, she challenges the common tendency to reduce Islam to its do's and don'ts, and invites listeners — especially young American Muslims — to explore the deeper dimensions of their faith that give it meaning, resilience, and personal significance.