“Oppose both the Self and the Devil” — Imam Busiri
Imam Muhammad al-Busiri [d.695 AH] says in his al-Burdah (The Prophetic Eulogy): And contradict both the Self and Devil, and […]
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Focuses on the purification of the heart and soul within the Islamic tradition, drawing from Sufism and the exemplary virtues of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to guide personal growth and closer connection with God.
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Farewell O Blessed Rabiʿ al-Awwal
The point is, we try to express this love for our Master Muhammad ﷺ in the month of His Blessed Birth – Rabiʿ al-Awwal – but between one Rabiʿ al-Awwal to the next, we do everything that offends “our Beloved”.
The cure for intrusive thoughts
“Intrusive thoughts (wasāwis) are an act of innovation” based on ignorance of the Sunnah, coupled with confusion in the mind which is dispelled by repeating:
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The Intentions for Attending Mawlid Gatherings
To attend a gathering to invoke blessing and prayers upon the Prophet ﷺ. To attend a gathering which the scholars encourage people
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Why is my du‘a not being answered?
Ibn ‘Aṭāillāh al-Iskandari [d. 709AH/1309CE] says in his famous work, al-Ḥikam – or “Aphorisms”: 6. If, in spite of intense supplication, there is a
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The Etiquette of Punctuality
“Muslim Standard Time” has become something of an accepted custom amongst Muslims – viewing it as acceptable to be late
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The World is like Water – Imam al-Qurtubi [d. 671 AH]
Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, says: Tell them, too, what the life of this world is like: We send water
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The Forgotten Art of Listening
If a person starts telling you, whether you are alone or in the company of others, something that you already
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What is Manhood (Rujūlah)?
The definition of manhood (Rujūlah) has been endlessly discussed and dissected in scholarly tomes. For many ancientcultures, manhood was rooted in being a warrior. But it was a battlefield-specific