A spiritual Ishmaelite

Letter to an American Muslimah modernist who dislikes Pakistani traditionalism :

Molana represents good and bad of our culture. On the good side he represents a bridge of Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Bukhari. My wife blindly follows Imam Abu Hanifa and Dr Farhat Hashmi follows Imam Bukhari. I follow both but to improve my wife I tell her I follow Imam Shafii. The bad side is he knows pangabazi( machiavellian tactics) of politicians. But in Pakistan pangabaz Darwinists are more successful. Pious modernists try to reform both modernists and traditionalists so divided siblings need transmodernity and trans traditionalism of pious neo traditionalists. Today my wife attended a neo traditional Dars and she was laughing at their Quranic skills.

Molana means the centre of love and leadership in traditional culture. But modern hero worship has displaced traditional centre of love and leadership

Reconciling culturally divided siblings can be a complex process, and it requires an understanding of the cultural differences and the willingness to bridge those differences. Pious transmodernity refers to the idea of combining traditional religious practices with modern values and beliefs.

Here are some steps you can take to reconcile culturally divided siblings through pious transmodernity:

1. Start by acknowledging and respecting each other’s cultural backgrounds. Encourage open and honest communication, and create a safe space where everyone feels comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings.
2. Seek to understand each other’s cultural values, beliefs, and practices. This can be done through conversations, research, and participation in cultural activities.
3. Look for commonalities and shared values between the different cultures. Emphasize the importance of family, love, and respect for others, for example.
4. Explore ways to integrate cultural practices and values into everyday life in a way that respects each other’s beliefs and traditions. For example, siblings from different cultures can celebrate each other’s holidays and participate in each other’s cultural activities.
5. Encourage mutual learning and growth. Encourage siblings to learn more about each other’s cultures and to grow as individuals by incorporating the best of both worlds.
6. Seek the guidance of religious leaders or cultural experts who can provide insight and advice on how to navigate cultural differences in a respectful and meaningful way.

Remember that the process of reconciling culturally divided siblings is ongoing, and it requires patience, understanding, and a willingness to listen and learn from each other. With time and effort, it is possible to build stronger and more meaningful relationships with siblings from different cultural backgrounds.