Rewriting History: Why Awaiting a New Salahudeen Is Dangerous“When discussing the challenges and dangers facing Muslims today, researchers, preachers, and intellectuals often simply cite the victories…Aug 26, 2024Aug 26, 2024
Strengthening Faith Through Contemplation: From Feathers to AntsWhen we read the works of contemplative Muslim scholars since the earliest generation of Islam, we can be easily astonished by their…Aug 26, 2024Aug 26, 2024
On Repentance — Part 2 [Translated Extract]If it is asked: Did not the Prophet, peace and blessing of Allah be upon him, say, “ Regret (nadam) is tawbah,” [1] without mentioning the…Jun 15, 2024Jun 15, 2024
On Repentance — Part 1 [Translated Extract]The following extract is taken from Imam al-Ghazali’s important work, ‘ Minhaj al-Abideen ila Jannatul Rab ul-Alameen’ or ‘ The Path of…Jun 15, 2024Jun 15, 2024
On the Rise & Fall of Civilizations — Part 1 [Translated Extract]Chapter 3. Part 11: It is the Nature of Political States to Seek LuxuryJul 22, 2023Jul 22, 2023
What is Forbidden is Desired [Translation Extract]I pondered over the cravings of the nafs (one’s egotistical or animal self) for what is forbidden to it. I realised that its desire for…Jul 22, 2023Jul 22, 2023
Allah’s Care for You [Translated Extract]Know that Al-Haqq, be He glorified, has watched over you, managing and attending to you through all stages of your existence with…Jul 21, 2023Jul 21, 2023
Companionship: A Forgotten Sunnah — Dhikr.“But if you look for a companion, be careful in choosing! And be careful of what you say, even to your closest friends! The enemy has many…Dec 23, 2020Dec 23, 2020
A Parable from Fareed ud-Deen Al-Attar (رحمه الله) — Dhikr.‘ There was once a sultan who had a skilled hunting dog which he dearly loved. The sultan would give much importance to this dog and…Dec 12, 2020Dec 12, 2020