We live in the age of Noah (a.s.) in the sense that a flood of distraction accosts us. It is a slow and subtle drowning. For those who notice it, they engage in the remembrance of God. The rites of worship and devotion to God's remembrance (dhikr) are planks of the ark. When Noah (a.s.) started to build his ark, his people mocked him and considered him a fool. But he kept building. He knew what was coming. And we know too.
Hamza YusufThere's a statement in the Quran: There should be "absolutely no compulsion in religion."
Hamza YusufPeople have to be exposed to Muslims, just experience Muslims; talk to them. Reach out, read about Islam, try to find out about it.
Hamza YusufAllah knows exactly what to give you to help you return to Him. The events in your life are purposeful, appropriate & non-random.
Hamza YusufMuslims have been an almost entirely benevolent force in the 20th century. They did not wreak the havoc the Western powers wreaked on the world. They have not come anywhere near to the environmental degradation that we've done to the planet. So I think Muslims need to be seen in the proper light. They're mostly decent, hardworking people, people with deep family values, and they want to live in peace.
Hamza Yusuf