The Benefits Of Not Showing What You Have
He who basks in the various graces Allah has bestowed upon him should only show what manifests on him and not show all that...
Debating For The Sake Of Winning
Know that debating with the purpose of winning and boasting is the source of vile character. A person who does this is not safe...
The Muslim And His Lord
The believer is alert Islam requires of the Muslim, first and foremost, that he be a true and sincere believer in Allah, closely connected to...
The Pursuit of Knowledge: A Path Of Endurance And Virtue
No one goes to the depths of pursuing knowledge (talab al-ilm) except the lover of knowledge, and the lover must endure distress. Such preoccupation...
Eight Spiritual Lessons for Every Muslim
Hatim al-Asamm was one of the companions of Shaqiq al-Balkhi (the mercy of God the Exalted be upon them both), and one day he...
The Marvels of the Heart
Know that the most honoured part of a person is his heart. If a person has knowledge of Allah, works for Him, strives for...
How to Discipline Children and Develop Their Character
KNOW that the way in which young children are disciplined is one of the most important of all matters. A child is a trust...
The Soul of the Son of Adam
Ibn Qayyim wrote in his highly esteemed book, Al Fawa’id: "How perfect is Allah! In the soul of man is the pride of Iblis,...
People Differ in Rank Just Like Metals
After I pondered upon the earth and those living on its surface using the eyes of my contemplation, I came to realise that its...
The Danger Of Succumbing To Sinful Desires
When the 'self’ longs for a sinful pleasure, it usually makes the person fail to notice the consequences and punishment of the sin. He...