"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
The ‘Suhbat’ or company of the Auliya Allah (Friends of Allah Ta’ala) is such that even if they remain silent in their Majaalis, those who are present and who had come with sincerity, will leave with Noor in their hearts. It is via this Noor that a person makes sincere Taubah, and it is this Noor which is instrumental in creating the keen desire of change in the person’s life. Fragrant roses in a room do not give any speech.
Read moreIbn-ul-Qayyim mentioned ten ways through which love forAllah could be inculcated. They are: Recitation of the Qur’aan. Engagement in nawaafil (optional acts of ‘ibaadah) afterperformance of the faraa’id (compulsory acts of ‘ibaadah). Constant dhikr (remembrance) of Allah. Giving preference to His likes and desires over one’s own. Pondering over His names and attributes. Pondering over His benevolence and favours. Crying to Him with total humility. Sitting in solitude in order to speak to Him, read His speech(the Qur’aan) and express
Read moreShariat is knowledge. Tareeqat is acting upon that knowledge. Tareeqat actually means practising on the masaa’iI of the Shariat. Maulana Maseehullah Khan ra
Read moreThe Wealth of Attainment (reaching Allah) is acquired through the Shariah and adherence to the Sunnah. Maulana Maseehullah Khan ra
Read moreIbn Qayyim: “Whoever consistently says “Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyoom” Allah breathes life into their hearts. Say it as frequently as possible.
Read moreBy Mufti Abdur Rahman ibn Yusuf In the name of Allah, the Inspirer of truth. There are two particular hadiths that are extremely important for Muslims to keep in mind; one establishes the foundations of Islam, telling us about the basis for this religion, its absolute pillars, while the second relates to the way in which one beautifies this structure of Islam and ones iman, representing the roof, adornments, embellishment and outward expression of this structure. As Muslims we are
Read moreIf we ponder upon our lives we will find that we do not suffice with only the bare necessities required to make ends meet. We toil and sweat to attain the luxuries as well. From our house to our car, everything has to be up to date and well ornamented. Despite our worldly existence being transitory we strive to attain everything of the best quality. Yet when it comes to deen, we suffice with the minimum required and do only
Read moreBishr Hafi was from among the great saints. However, initially he used to be intoxicated with wine. Once he found a piece of paper on the road on which bismillah was written. He picked it up with love, placed it on his eyes, respectfully applied perfume to it and kept it away with reverence. Then he drank some wine and slept away. In the meantime Hasan Basri was inspired that he should give glad tidings to Bishr Hafi and bring
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