Self Sufficiency and the Muslim Life

H F Sylaj
H F Sylaj
Nov 6 · 5 min read

Being prepared for hard times brings peace of mind and spirit.

Photo by the author. 2015

Long before I converted to Islam, I was very interested in the ideas of self-sufficiency and homesteading. The lure of independence was overwhelming. I longed to live with the simplicity of our ancestors. I yearned to make what we needed and make things last instead being caught in the constant cycle of consumerism. I felt an appreciation…

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H F Sylaj

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