Schools Project

Q. How can we stop being materialistic people and how can we start helping materialistic people to be more spiritual?

A. Because we live in a material world that doesn't mean we don't have feelings and a soul. In that same way the universe has a creator. By neglecting our souls we actually damage our bodies and souls. Couldn't that be the same about the universe? Therefore we should start to take care of our souls and the 'soul' operating the universe and that should be our message in a time where materialism isn't providing inner satisfaction, by itself. As for the material: houses, vehicles, food and clothes; let's enjoy them gratefully, not excessively and with consideration for the less privileged, otherwise we'll be making the world turn on us.

Ehsan Abdullah
London Muslim Centre.