Friday Night Faith Circles Episode 5 - Contemplation

The topic of contemplation takes us into the deep waters of the human mind. What are thought and contemplation? Why are they so meritorious in the eyes of Islam? What are the benefits of disciplined and attentive mindfulness? Moreover, how exactly do we enact the Revelation’s instruction to ‘meditate on the creation of heaven and earth’? How do we correctly consider nature and its symmetries and wonders?
The first type of contemplation is spending time in nature which calms the soul and really allows our internal sounds to quiet so we can start to think about deeper matters. The second type of contemplation that one should seek is reflecting on blessings and being thankful for them. The third, is contemplating upon the nature of the world, life, death and the hereafter. This allows a person to prepare for meeting their Lord.