Islamic Spirituality
By Taj Ashaheed Mountain States Islamic Association Spirituality, or faith, is a central concept in Islam, and is taught as a major responsibility. While spirituality is inherent to all human beings, for the Muslim, spirituality is something that demands attention and maintenance. The time and effort spent to this end is what constitutes the idea of devotion and practice. The Quran acts as the guidebook for those attempting devotion and practice, and contains invaluable guidance that is aimed at various levels of understanding. This makes the Quran both succinct as well as sublime in its content. One can find the whole of the Islamic religion taught throughout its 114 surahs (chapters) or captured in a single surah or a single ayat (verse). The 103rd surah, titled Al Asr or “The Afternoon” is an excellent, and brief, example that teaches the importance of spirituality in making a successful life, not just for the Muslim but for human beings in general. In translation it reads: By the