Reflection
Different states have different outcomes. This accounts for the variety of types of action (9) Withdraw the heart into the arena of reflection – nothing helps the heart more than that! (12) [Al-Hikam of Ibn Ata’ Illah As-Sakandari]
Muslims as a Marginal Minority in America: The Gift of Historical Consciousness
There a few scholars who understand Islam and the West as well as Dr. Sherman Jackson. His insight into the challenges western Muslims face and the remedies he is proposes are not necessarily revolutionary. As you read his works, the thought that most comes to mind is “that’s what I was thinking” as opposed to “aha!”. What…
Saintly Character
“He is a man whose secret is as his open, and his words are as his actions” If he orders people to a good, he was the most vigorous of them in pursuing it And if he forbade people from an evil, he was the strictest in avoiding it I saw him needless from what…
Children
Here’s a thought: Perhaps the reason a child’s ability to learn is so astounding is because of the purity of their hearts, innocence behind their motives, determination to learn and understand, and love of the learning process – oh and of course the good teachers who genuinely care for their education (usually their parents)! If…
The Secret of Business Success
A beautiful story about one of the most celebrated figures in Islamic history; Rabe’a Al-Adawiyah. Her piety and love of God is legendary. Her reliance on God was absolute. Many miracles unfolded at her hands as she became the beloved of God. May we all learn from and aspire to be like this great woman!…
The Keys of Knowledge
Six things are required for attaining knowledge: 1) Intelligence 2) Eagerness 3) Diligence 4) Means of sustenance 5) Company of a teacher 6) Lengthy period of time — Imam Shafi’ —
What If
.My eyes have not seen anyone more mdagnificent than you No woman has borne such perfection You were created free from all deficiencies It is as though you were created as you wished [Hassaan ibn Thaabit] . From Jaahily poetry to country odes, nursery rhymes to modern day rap, poetry has long possessed a…
Attachments
A wonderful post by my friend and guide, Tasif Zaman ———————————————————————————– Dear Companion, “Do not build unnecessary walls, because when they eventually fall, you will be hurt”. This was the advice of the elders and righteous related by my Teacher. To be honest, at first, I didn’t understand the advice at all. It was only…
In Syria, they sleep in snow…
Please help my friend and relative do his work out in Syria. If things weren’t getting worse, I think my emails would stop. But they are. So please read to the end – it’s about Syria, and I have some important things to say. I currently have a friend and a relative out in Syria…
Sufism for Non-Sufis?
Time to see what this Sufism thing is all about: … And for those of you who are thinking “what the…??”, as it says in the background: keep calm and carry on 😉 objectivity is the key to understanding. Before I begin, note the question mark in the title. The book is written to explore…
On the Path of Knowledge 