THE CURE FOR THE HARDNESS OF HEART
On the basis of many spiritual problems, unrest, and hardness of heart lies forgetting the Hereafter and falling into concerns about this world. Many poor...
OTHER LECTURES
Night Journey Miraj
When the Prophet (s.a.s) was about to inform the polytheists of the events that took place on the Night Journey and the Night of the...
Events Heralding the Birth of the Prophet
Divine signs indicating the great birth started to become manifest well before the delivery of the Blessed Prophet. Every inch of the universe was yearning...
Ahl’ul-Bayt and the Love of Ahl’ul-Bayt
Ahl’ul-Bayt denotes the members of a family living under the same roof. In the technical sense, it covers the entire members of the Blessed Prophet’s...
Charitableness was the Focal Point of their Lives
The Asr-u Saadah society knew very well that giving charity in the way of Allah, glory unto Him, would shield a person from many dangers...
The construction of the Ka’aba
According to a narration in religious books, Adam –Aleyhisselâm– and Eve were separated from each other after the fall but later met at Arafât and...
Prayer as a Unique Refuge
Prayer, as the most exceptional form of worship, is also the most exceptional form of seeking refuge in Allah. Therefore, when one faces any kind...
Architecture
One of the most widely observable works of fine art which stand testimony to the influence of Sufism is indeed architecture. Architecture comes into existence...
LADUNNI KNOWLEDGE
This special kind of knowledge is purely God-given, a divine endowment, an award. In reference, the Quran uses the expression “knowledge from Our presence”.[2] The...
PARROT IN THE CAGE
The parrot in the cage that has been sited in this story symbolizes the soul that is being held captive both by the body and...
The Solar System
Lying amid the Milky Way, the Solar System has a circumference of 12 billion km (7,566,454,306 miles). The sun, located at a distance of 30,000...
THE PERSON WHO KNOWS HOW TO ASK A QUESTION
The calendar year was 630. When the Prophet (pbuh) was conversing with his companions in the Masjid Al Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque), a stranger appeared in front of the mosque....
THE ROLE OF THE HEART
In Islam, iman, that is faith, takes place through the affirmation of the heart and pronouncement of the tongue. What that means is that the true precinct where...
PRAYER AS A UNIQUE REFUGE
Prayer, as the most exceptional form of worship, is also the most exceptional form of seeking refuge in Allah. Therefore, when one faces any kind of hardship,...
SUPEREROGATORY [OPTIONAL] WORSHIP
Supererogatory worship reinforces the obligatory and is a means for the servant to approach Allah. As part of the nature of being human, it is not possible...
THE CHILDREN OF THE PROPHET (PBUH)
The Blessed Prophet (pbuh) had a total of six children with Khadijah; two sons, Qâsım and Abdullah, and four daughters, Zaynab, Ruqayya, Ummu Khulthum and Fâtima. As the Arab custom designated...
ADIY IBN HATIM’S ACCEPTANCE OF ISLAM
Adiy’s father was the illustrious Hatim Tai, a man from the Tayy tribe whose generosity had become legendary. Adiy, much like his father, was a generous man...
TAZIM OR REVERENCE
Tazim is the outcome of certain fine feelings, such as taqwa (Allah-consciousness), love, humility, appreciation of value, and sensitivity of the heart that are born of faith. The essence...
THE TEST OF THANKING
Our master the Prophet (upon him blessings and peace) used to narrate stories from the past to his friends. One of those stories went like this: “Among...
AN EMINENT STATE OF SERVITUDE: MODESTY
Servitude to Allah the Almighty is first of all an act of consciousness. It is the essence of our servitude to realize our nothingness before Divine Power...
THE SMILE OF THE FRIENDS OF ALLAH
Righteous believers, who are adorned with the morals of the Prophet (pbuh), follow the footsteps of the Prophet in every aspect of their lives. They give people...
USWAT’UL-HASANAH / THE QUINTESSENTİAL EXAMPLE
Muhammad Mustafa (pbuh) is the only prophet, and in fact, the only man in history to have every intricate detail of his life recorded. Only a limited...
FEELINGS GREW DEEPER AND MORE SPIRITUAL
The Companions reached the furthermost point attainable by reason and spirit. Setting themselves free from the nafsu’l-ammara (the evil-commanding ego), they attained a perfected soul. They made a habit...
THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SUFI TRAINING
In tasawwuf, there are certain principles outlined by the Sufi great Abdulkhaliq Gujdawani -may Allah sanctify his secret-. Abidance by these principles followed particularly by the Naqshbandi way and which are motivated...
RIGHTEOUSNESS AND JUSTICE
Islamic ethics include all aspects of human beauty and perfection and take the human soul to the zenith of virtues. They have an exceptional essence, for they...
TO BE ACCUSTOMED BY THE LANGUAGE OF MERCY OF THE QUR’ĀN
The wisdom and secrets of the Qur’ān are as deep as an ocean. However, everybody benefits from it, in as much as their hearts let...
AFFINITY
Among the most dominant attributes of the created world engendered by the cosmic play of complementary opposites are affinity and balance. If this harmony is disrupted on a...
THE MOST PROSPEROUS WAY TO GET TO KNOW THE PROPHET (PBUH)
The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) would be better known by reading him from the hearts than reading about him from the books. In other words it is...
WE DO NOT CHANGE A GOOD DEED OF HEREAFTER FOR THE ENTIRE WORLD
When Moses (a.s) learned that Pharaoh was coming to kill him, he immediately set out for a journey to Midian without taking any food with him. For...
PRAYING IN CONGREGATION
Social training is one of the most important principles of Islam. And the first lesson for the Muslim starts with praying in congregation. This is the most...