Breaking The Desire of the Stomach and the Private Parts

Breaking The Desire of the Stomach and the Private Parts

The desire of the stomach is of the greatest of the destructive vices, and it is what caused Adam (AS) to be expelled from...
Eight Spiritual Lessons for Every Muslim

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 Wisdom of Ibn Mas'ud

The Wisdom of Ibn Mas’ud

One of the sayings of Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) was that a man said in his presence, "I do not...
Wretched People

Wretched People

The majority of mankind has a wretched nature that cannot be rectified except with self-discipline, for they neither know the reason why they were...
The Key To Attaining Taqwa

The Key To Attaining Taqwa

Ibn Juzayy al-Kalbi states that the key to attaining taqwa revolves around ten matters. If a person takes these matters seriously the result should...
The Marvels of the Heart

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...
Debating For The Sake Of Winning

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...
Indulging The Intellect In Knowing The Creator Will Make One Bask In Loving Him

Indulging The Intellect In Knowing The Creator Will Make One Bask In Loving Him

The more people indulge their intellect in knowing the Creator and witnessing His Greatness, Kindness and Superiority; the more they will overwhelmingly bask in...
Forbidding from Accompanying Sultans

Forbidding from Accompanying Sultans

If more a person's status is elevated in this world, the more his status will diminish in the Hereafter. Ibn 'Umar (radiyAllahu 'anhuma) said, 'By...
Solitude: The Path of Devotion

Solitude: The Path of Devotion

There is no doubt that a heart believing in Allah, Exalted be He, and His Commands needs to devote itself to His remembrance (dhikr),...