The Traveler

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Intention: Be in the world like a traveler.

People travel for different reasons: to visit other places and people, for business, work and economic reasons, to seek knowledge, for pilgrimage, some are forced to flee from danger.
Creatures also travel, some are migratory every season.

The Qur’anic worldview:

The Guide is essential for the journey
Taqwa and Tawakkal (God consciousness and Reliance on Allah) are essentials for the journey
We travel from this transient world to the next, the ever-lasting.
Within a lifespan, every person journeys from stage to stage.
The story of humankind in this world has been unfolding; the present has a past and a future.

Nature Focused

The Qur’an calls us to reflect on the beauty and majesty of nature; we look to read the 'signs' of the natural world. This is really why we explore creation and our place in the cosmos, nurturing awe and wonder in learning.

Historically Rooted

We learn meaningful knowledge, internalized values, and gain inspiring role models from Islamic civilization and tradition. We look to the past and also to what lies ahead of us, finding our place in the timeline of history.

Service Oriented

We believe good deeds and stewardship are essential to our faith. We try to actualize this in our lives and share these values within the Sakinah community. Each of us makes a positive difference in the world.