Reviving the Islamic Spirit 2013: A Call to Spiritual Activism

An example of engaged Muslim Canadian youth, emphasizing the spiritual role as well as the broader role for social change:

My take away from this conference was strong yet simple: the spiritual activism our society needs must be a responsibility we as Muslims undertake with pride. In our daily fight against extremism, we must reconstitute the balance of knowledge and revive the spiritual dimension of the human psyche. It is not enough to struggle for our own cause, but to struggle for the greater good of humanity. We are all vital organs in the body that composes mankind.

RIS 2013 was a call not only for social change, but the inward peace that is attained when a life is dedicated to the service of others. As Muslim youth, we are the foundation of the cultural bridges we so desperately need to build. So volunteer with your local charities, get involved with the office of your Member of Parliament, and practice your democratic right to speak against social injustices and fight for equal rights and opportunities for all.

As the Prophet (PBUH) said,  “The ink of the scholar is more precious than the blood of the martyr”. So write, contribute to the dialogue, be the catalyst for change and the medium for the success of interfaith collaboration – all of which will lead to the transformation of our global community into a global family.

RIS 2013: A Call to Spiritual Activism.