Archive for the ‘Spiritual Purification’ category
Attachments: Emptying the Vessel
Before you can fill any vessel, you must first empty it. The heart is a vessel. And like any vessel, the heart too must be emptied—before it can be filled. One can never hope to fill the heart with God, so long as that vessel is full of other than Him subhanahu wa ta`ala (exalted [...]
The Dream of Life
It was only a dream. For a moment, it overtakes me. Yet the suffering I feel in my nightmare is only an illusion. Temporary. Like the blink of an eye. Why do I dream? Why do I have to feel that loss, fear, and sadness in my sleep? On a greater scale, it’s a question [...]
The Fruits of Real Repentance
Becoming the Servants of the Most Merciful Series Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI | Part VII | Part VIII | Part IX | Part X | Part XI | Part XII | Part XIII | Part XIV | Part XV Have you ever offended someone so much that it seems as though they will never forgive [...]
The Best Role Models: Selected Traits of the Prophets and Messengers
One of the greatest aspects of Islam is that Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala (exalted is He) has not only sent us guidance in the form of a text, but also guidance in the form of people. It is from the sunnah (way) of Allah that He sends men that He has chosen to mankind to [...]
The Ocean of Dunya
Part I | Part II Yesterday, I went to the beach. As I sat watching the massive Californian waves, I realized something strange. The ocean is so breathtakingly beautiful. But just as it is beautiful, it is also deadly. The same spellbinding waves, which we appreciate from the shore, can kill us if we enter [...]
Lessons from the Opening Chapter
Lecture by Suhaib Webb | Transcribed by Fuseina Mohamad Surat Al-Fatiha Series: Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI | Part VII | Part VIII | Part IX | Part X | Part XI | Part XII | Part XIII | Part XIV | Part XV | Part XVI | Part XVII | Part XVIII | Part XIX | Part XX | Part XXI | Part XXII The Prophet Mohammad ﷺ said in a [...]
A Constant Relationship
All throughout life our environments change, but there is one thing that remains constant no matter what situation we may fall into: the fact that we are constantly in a relationship with Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala (exalted is He). With each emotion that results in action, we are paving our way to our permanent abode [...]
Pain, Loss, and the Path to God
I still remember the desperation. In the deep disappointment which often follows self-reflection, I turned to my Creator to plead. I turned to plead – but not for what can be measured, bought, sold, or traded. It was desperation for a truer currency. With my flaws suddenly made open to me, I became desperate to [...]
Avoiding Failure: the Worst of Ends
Becoming Servants of the Most Merciful Series Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI | Part VII | Part VIII | Part IX | Part X | Part XI | Part XII | Part XIII | Part XIV | Part XV As a secular society we all accept the concept of individual accountability for our actions; as a [...]
Al-‘Afuww in the Qur’an
A’isha radi Allahu `anha (may Allah be pleased with her) asked the Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him), “If I knew which night is Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power), what should I say during it?” The Prophet ﷺ told her to say: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni. “O Allah, indeed You are [...]
O Allah, Protect Us from Ourselves
Becoming Servants of the Most Merciful Series Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI | Part VII | Part VIII | Part IX | Part X | Part XI | Part XII | Part XIII | Part XIV | Part XV Anyone who looks around modern society will quickly notice the many blessings of technology and scientific advancement. [...]
Repentance: A Bountiful Blessing
As the warm breeze of Ramadan settles, we are reminded of the Prophet’s ﷺ statement, “Upon the arrival of Ramadan, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.” Ramadan brings with it a host of possibilities. Look at it as a chance to enter into a [...]
Defeat
One word defines it all. It is that moment in time when even breathing becomes difficult. Everything that once was, is not. And everything that will be, is unclear. It’s when your trust has been broken, your emotions shattered, and your mindset has become scattered. With each painful breath you know that if you take this [...]
Returning to the Qur’an
After two hours of taraweeh and four hours of tahajjud, the Shaykh was crying to Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala (exalted is He) in his prostration, pleading with Allah (swt) to forgive him. This Shaykh would have to stop reciting the Qur’an because he was weeping so much. He would recite verses of the hellfire and you felt that [...]
What is Iman?
by Asad Jaleel Many translators render the Arabic noun “iman” in English as “belief.” This translation is an imperfect solution to a difficult problem. The difficulty here is finding a simple English equivalent to match the complexity inherent in the Arabic original. Unfortunately, misconceptions occur quite often with English and Arabic, two languages with such different histories, [...]
Two Books You Must Read in Ramadan and Beyond
Imam Suhaib Webb has recommended these two books for personal development. Be sure to buy them now and read them during Ramadan. May Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala (exalted is He) bless and accept our efforts during this blessed month!
For the Sinner
by Imam Ibn al-Jawzī | Translated by Shazia Ahmad It is reported that in some of the revealed books of old, Allah the Exalted says, “O My servant, for how long will you continue in your sins, while I nourish you with My provision and treat you with honor? Haven’t I shaped you with My own [...]
Blessing or Punishment: Reinterpreting Prosperity and Hardship
Since the time we were children, we have learned the difference between good and bad. The formula is simple. When something good happens, we are happy. When something bad happens, we are sad. And the criterion is clear. Good is about acquiring, and we work to see results that can be weighed and measured. For [...]
Ever Been Late?
by Omar Sallam Ever been late for work? Whether it is the realization that you are late, the anxiousness of trying to rush out of the house, or worse, walking into the job knowing all eyes are on you, no one enjoys that feeling. What’s amazing about this scenario is that scholars of spirituality have [...]
A Letter to You
It’s hard to explain the freedom. It’s so deep and so real. Looking through the confusion, the empty boxes and hollow images, I saw you – Dunya. You place veil after veil over my eyes. Trying to win me, deceive me, enslave me to your lies. When the truth is you couldn’t give me even [...]
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