FROM BOOKS

THE RELATION OF SUFISM TO OTHER SCHOLARLY DISCIPLINES

03 May 2011

To be a Sufi is to be equipped with exoteric sciences and realities and to thereby reach beyond the climes of the heart-...

THE AIM OF SUFISM

02 May 2011

The aim of the Sufi way is impart the zest of morality onto the heart of a believer; a zest for mercy, affection, genero...

THE ORIGIN OF SUFISM

01 May 2011

In addition to His innumerable blessings, Allah, glory unto Him has granted human beings a unique quality, an extremely...

CONCLUSION OF CONTEMPLATION

06 April 2011

Contemplation: The Key to the Truth and Salvation Reaching the Truth is possible only through contemplation. How can a p...

THE MANNER OF CONTEMPLATING

05 April 2011

The most effective medicine for the diseases of the ego is to focus all thinking on things beneficial and to move away f...

CONTEMPLATION IN THE QURAN

04 April 2011

Humans are naturally predisposed towards contemplation. But we need a guide to steer our minds out of the narrow straits...

CONTEMPLATION OF MAN

03 April 2011

So magnificently has the Almighty created man, that even the lauded science and technology of our age, despite its numer...

CONTEMPLATION IN THE UNIVERSE

02 April 2011

From the smallest particle to the grandest planet, everything in the universe is a Divine masterpiece of art. With count...

CONTEMPLATION IN ISLAM

01 April 2011

The Limits of Reason An everlasting salute to our Beloved Prophet –upon him blessings and peace- as well as his family a...

VISITING MEDINA

09 March 2011

The resting place of the Messenger of Allah in Medina, which pilgrims visit either at the beginning or at the end of the...

SPIRITUAL GUIDELINES FOR AN ACCEPTED AND PRAISEWORTHY HAJJ AND UMRAH

08 March 2011

Here are the main guidelines that need to be followed for a mabrur or accepted and praised Hajj or Umrah: 1.    To make...

TRUST IN AND SUBMISSION TO ALLAH THE ALMIGHTY

07 March 2011

With its special prescribed program, pilgrimage leads human beings to spiritual sensitivity. The Ka’bah is a place fille...

BEFORE DEATH KNOCKS AT YOUR DOOR …

06 March 2011

It should not be forgotten that life is a onetime only blessing bestowed upon human beings and death is an inescapable e...

THE GREAT KA’BAH

05 March 2011

The Great Ka’bah is the direction towards which believers turn their faces during their prayers, which is commanded by A...

MINA AND STONING THE DEVIL

04 March 2011

Mina, where Abraham and Ishmael (peace be upon them) threw stones at the Devil and beat him, is a blessed place inspirin...