Letter from Afif Rahman

'بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

In the Name of God
The Most Merciful, the Most Beneficent
Peace and blessings to you, my Brothers and Sisters,

In the Quran, God says, “Hold fast onto the rope of God all together; do not split into factions…Be a community that calls for what is good, urges what is right, and forbids what is wrong: those who do this are the successful ones.”

As a creation of God blessed with the opportunity to lead your communities with faith, integrity, and resilience, be mindful of God and devote yourself to him, and you shall be successful.

As communities, forge strong bonds with each other, welcome strangers with open arms. Enjoin what is right, forbid what is evil, and you shall be successful.

The world, since the beginning, has been fraught with complexity, conflict, and chaos. But do not despair, for can’t we create a world, a community, a family, and beings filled with joy, tranquility, and peace? It all starts from within. Take care of your heart, your soul, and your mind. Laugh. Cry. And laugh some more. Be mindful of God, create your own joy, tranquility, and peace, and you shall inevitably grow stronger and more wholly.

Insha, Allah, by the will of God:

You shall find strength
You shall find healing
You shall be successful
And please drink more water, 😊 you beautiful, dehydrated soul.

With love and prayer,

Afif Rahman