🏵️🏵️ Vic, your perspective on the relationship between belief systems and personal exploration is thought-provoking. It's true that many followers of faith, including Islam, emphasize inner exploration and self-awareness as crucial steps toward understanding deeper truths. While scriptures can serve as guides, the journey of self-discovery and personal experience ultimately leads to a more profound understanding of reality.

In Islam, the concept of "Tawhid" emphasizes the oneness of God and encourages believers to look beyond the material and transient aspects of existence. This aligns with your view that stepping beyond the self can lead to greater insights. The Quran also invites individuals to reflect, engage in self-examination, and seek a deeper connection with the divine.

Engaging with religious texts as tools for personal inquiry, can foster a more harmonious relationship between belief and personal experience.

Vic, how do you personally navigate the balance between utilizing these teachings and maintaining your autonomy in exploration?

Mohamed, Ph.D.