Islām, Īmān, Iḥsān: Climbing the Spiritua...

The way we imagine God affects how we relate to Him, ourselves, and to the world. Having a healthy and balanced perception of God, based on scripture and prophetic guidance, is essential for thriving. This paper introduces the topic of “God image” and attachment. What is your spi ...  Afficher plus

The Prophet said, “No good deeds are better than those done in these first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.”As these days pass, don’t let their quietness fool you. Within them lies the chance to come closer to Allah in ways both seen and unseen. Whether through a whispered duʿa, a privat ...  Afficher plus

Some people ask: Why do I need Islam? In his explanation of the concept of “istighnaa”  (feeling self-sufficient and in no need of anything) Ustadh Nouman teaches that deep down inside us there is something that is hungry for spiritual fulfilment. The role of the spiritual is tha ...  Afficher plus

Surah ‘abasa Some people ask: Why do I need Islam? In his explanation of the concept of “istighnaa” (feeling self-sufficient and in no need of anything) Ustadh Nouman teaches that deep down inside us there is something that is hungry for spiritual fulfilment. The role of the ...  Afficher plus

Shaykh Faraz continues the text, “Letter to a Disciple” by Imam Ghazali, where he explains some of the outward and inward etiquettes of respect that one should have for true spiritual guides. He then talks about the meaning of true spirituality in Islam and the tra ...

Why do some people stay firm in faith while others crumble in hardship? Allah has given us guidance for both good days and bad—but without taqwa, our desires can blur reality. The more you know Allah through His names and attributes, the more clearly you’ll see yourself and the w ...  Afficher plus