On the basis of many spiritual problems, unrest, and hardness of heart lies forgetting the...
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...
Events Heralding the Birth of the Prophet
Divine signs indicating the great birth started to become manifest well before the delivery of the...
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...
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...
The construction of the Ka’aba
According to a narration in religious books, Adam –Aleyhisselâm– and Eve were separated...
Prayer as a Unique Refuge
Prayer, as the most exceptional form of worship, is also the most exceptional form of seeking...
Architecture
One of the most widely observable works of fine art which stand testimony to the influence of...
LADUNNI KNOWLEDGE
This special kind of knowledge is purely God-given, a divine endowment, an award. In reference, the...
PARROT IN THE CAGE
The parrot in the cage that has been sited in this story symbolizes the soul that is being held...
The Solar System
Lying amid the Milky Way, the Solar System has a circumference of 12 billion km (7,566,454,306...
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...
THE ROLE OF THE HEART
In Islam, iman, that is faith, takes place through the affirmation of the heart and pronouncement...
PRAYER AS A UNIQUE REFUGE
Prayer, as the most exceptional form of worship, is also the most exceptional form of seeking...
SUPEREROGATORY [OPTIONAL] WORSHIP
Supererogatory worship reinforces the obligatory and is a means for the servant to approach Allah...
THE CHILDREN OF THE PROPHET (PBUH)
The Blessed Prophet (pbuh) had a total of six children with Khadijah; two sons, Qâsım and Abdullah...
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...
TAZIM OR REVERENCE
Tazim is the outcome of certain fine feelings, such as taqwa (Allah-consciousness), love, humility...
THE TEST OF THANKING
Our master the Prophet (upon him blessings and peace) used to narrate stories from the past to his...
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...
THE SMILE OF THE FRIENDS OF ALLAH
Righteous believers, who are adorned with the morals of the Prophet (pbuh), follow the footsteps of...
USWAT’UL-HASANAH / THE QUINTESSENTİAL EXAMPLE
Muhammad Mustafa (pbuh) is the only prophet, and in fact, the only man in history to have every...
FEELINGS GREW DEEPER AND MORE SPIRITUAL
The Companions reached the furthermost point attainable by reason and spirit. Setting...
THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SUFI TRAINING
In tasawwuf, there are certain principles outlined by the Sufi great Abdulkhaliq Gujdawani -may...
RIGHTEOUSNESS AND JUSTICE
Islamic ethics include all aspects of human beauty and perfection and take the human soul to the...
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...
AFFINITY
Among the most dominant attributes of the created world engendered by the cosmic play of...
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...
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...
PRAYING IN CONGREGATION
Social training is one of the most important principles of Islam. And the first lesson for the...
SMILING
Life in this world continues with its ups and downs. Human soul is like a guest house. Not just...
MINOR ABLUTION, MAJOR ABLUTION OF THE BODY, ABLUTION WITH SAND...
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...
FAITH AND WORSHIP
During the caliphate of Omar, a Muslim army was sent against the Romans in the Qaysariyye district...
HAPPY FAMILY LIFE
Allah Almighty made the attribute of oneness exclusively for Himself, and created the rest of...
THE PROPHET’S SMILE
Smile can be described as laughing by showing only a small part of the teeth. This was the smile of...
SPIRITUAL FORESIGHT (FIRASAH)
Firasah is a light with which the Lord awards the hearts of His beloved servants. In other words...
HUMILITY
Tawadhu’ (humility) is to be humble and to be aware of one’s nothingness before Allah. A person may...
FEAR AND HOPE
One of the distinguishing traits of those believers who have attained to perfection in their faith...
THE ORIGIN OF SUFISM II
The essence of Sufism consists of uplifting our spiritual dimension to a certain degree of maturity...
THE ORIGIN OF SUFISM
In addition to His innumerable blessings, Allah, glory unto Him has granted human beings a unique...
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...
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...
THE TRUTH OF FRIENDSHIP
Love is like a stream which flows between two hearts. Those who love always remember their beloved...
BE A FRIEND NOT A BURDEN
Someone told Junaid al-Baghdādī (q.s): “We don’t see real brotherhood anymore. What happened to the...
THE HUMILITY OF OUR PROPHET
The Messenger of Allah says: “Allah the Almighty revealed to me that “Be so humble toward each...
WASTEFULNESS IN FAITH AND WORSHIP II
Someone asked Prophet Jacob (pbuh) “O wise prophet whose heart is enlightened! Though you perceived...
WASTEFULNESS IN FAITH AND WORSHIP I
All the bounties that Our Lord has granted to His creatures are the apparent symbols of His...
WASTING TIME II
Human beings will feel obliged to think about how they should live this life on earth when...
WASTING TIME
All the blessings a human being receives, with or without making an effort, are blessings from...
THE UNIQUE ROLE MODEL
It is only possible for a believer to reach the supreme state of humanity if they perfect their...
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...
THE QUR’ÂN AND CONTEMPLATION II
Man is not merely a creature of skin and bone, he is a creature of immense beauty, a wondrous work...
THE QUR’ÁN AND CONTEMPLATION I
Perfection is a Divine attribute of Allah which is manifested in this world in three forms: Man...
THE KEY TO TRUTH AND SALVATION
Reaching the Truth is possible only through contemplation. How can a person who is blind and deaf...
CONTEMPLATING THE SKIES
One proof of the power and majesty of Allah the Almighty lies in the Divine Sovereignty displayed...
THE FIRST ADHAN
The First Adhan Only the words ‘to salat, to salat’ were called out in the beginning to inform...
WHY WAS HUMANITY CREATED?
What is the true purpose of humankind, created in the best possible fashion as an honourable being...
ISLAM TEACHES US GOOD MANNERS AND COURTESY
Good manners are the most important provision of the traveller of the straight path. A person...
Sincerity towards Allah
incerity (ikhlās) is to protect one’s heart from the thought of worldly interests when one performs...