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...
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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...
SMILING
Life in this world continues with its ups and downs. Human soul is like a guest house. Not just sorrows and afflictions but also happiness and goodness...
WEALTH IS A TRUST
Question: “Dear Ustadh as it is directly connected with our topic, let us begin with the nature of the concept of wealth and look at how...
What Kind of Family Life Engenders Peace?
Respected brothers and sisters. The Qur’anic verse that was recited was the 190th verse of Sura Al-‘Imran. Here, Allah Almighty demands from us a great...
MINOR ABLUTION, MAJOR ABLUTION OF THE BODY, ABLUTION WITH SAND OR EARTH IN THE ABSENCE OF WATER (DRY ABLUTION)
1. Minor Ablution (Wudu) Obligatory Requirements (Fardh) of Minor Ablution: 1. Washing the face....
TO LIVE ONE’S FAITH WITH A PASSION
Faith is the light of the intellect, the polish of the consciousness and the harmony of the emotions in the heart. Passing happily from this temporary world...
FAITH AND WORSHIP
During the caliphate of Omar, a Muslim army was sent against the Romans in the Qaysariyye district of Damascus. Abdullah bin Huzafe was in that army. The...
HAPPY FAMILY LIFE
Allah Almighty made the attribute of oneness exclusively for Himself, and created the rest of creation in pairs. He placed the law of attraction between the opposite sexes in...
THE PROPHET’S SMILE
Smile can be described as laughing by showing only a small part of the teeth. This was the smile of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh). His...
SPIRITUAL FORESIGHT (FIRASAH)
Firasah is a light with which the Lord awards the hearts of His beloved servants. In other words, it is the transpiring of an incisive intelligence, genius,...
HUMILITY
Tawadhu’ (humility) is to be humble and to be aware of one’s nothingness before Allah. A person may have been given knowledge, position and property. However, he...
FEAR AND HOPE
One of the distinguishing traits of those believers who have attained to perfection in their faith, is their fear of Allah that is born of...
How Must Servanthood be Realised?
We ought to consider, we have come to the world gratuitously. We could have come as any other creature. Excuse my saying so, but we...
THE ORIGIN OF SUFISM II
The essence of Sufism consists of uplifting our spiritual dimension to a certain degree of maturity and making it receptive to the knowledge and love of the...
THE ORIGIN OF SUFISM
In addition to His innumerable blessings, Allah, glory unto Him has granted human beings a unique quality, an extremely precious and subtle quality at that. The Almighty...
DECLARATION OF FAITH AT THE LAST BREATH
Being able to say the Declaration of Faith that is, َ“There is no deity but Allah” (Kalimah-i-Tauhid) at one’s last breath is a great good fortune of...
THE MOST PROSPEROUS WAY TO GET TO KNOW THE PROPHET
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...
THE TRUTH OF FRIENDSHIP
Love is like a stream which flows between two hearts. Those who love always remember their beloved with both their hearts and minds. They offer whatever they...
BE A FRIEND NOT A BURDEN
Someone told Junaid al-Baghdādī (q.s): “We don’t see real brotherhood anymore. What happened to the old brotherhoods?” Junaid (q.s) replied: “If you are looking for a brother...
THE HUMILITY OF OUR PROPHET
The Messenger of Allah says: “Allah the Almighty revealed to me that “Be so humble toward each other that none of you should transgress his limits and...
INTERVIEW WITH OSMAN NURİ TOPBAŞ ON SUFISM – II
Question: You have shown us how Sufism leads a human being to perfection and cleanses him or her from impurities. In this respect, what place should...
WASTEFULNESS IN FAITH AND WORSHIP II
Someone asked Prophet Jacob (pbuh) “O wise prophet whose heart is enlightened! Though you perceived the odor of Joseph’s shirt from Egypt, why did not you see him while...
WASTEFULNESS IN FAITH AND WORSHIP I
All the bounties that Our Lord has granted to His creatures are the apparent symbols of His compassion, mercy and love. These Divine bounties have been bestowed by the...
WASTING TIME II
Human beings will feel obliged to think about how they should live this life on earth when they start contemplating with their souls the exhibition of divine power...
WASTING TIME
All the blessings a human being receives, with or without making an effort, are blessings from Allah Almighty. He is the One who creates the blessings from nothing and...
THE UNIQUE ROLE MODEL
It is only possible for a believer to reach the supreme state of humanity if they perfect their spiritual attributes by taking a share in the exemplary life...
MANNERS AND MEASURE WHEN SERVING OTHERS
O wayfarer! Do not think your knowledge is the reason for the mi’râj It is none other that service and adab that has taken the...