The sounds around you

The familiar sounds of the vibrant market rang out all around but the man did not stir. He slept on with an old tarboosh hat resting on his face as the merchant city of Marrakesh burst with life. Pots and pans clanged, women laughed in the corner, and hagglers and...

Loneliness is a mark of this Dunya

A set of thought-provoking quotes by Shumayt ibn ‘Ajlan. He was from the early Tabi’in and was particularly known for his piety and wisdom. Shumayt ibn ‘Ajlan: “You have been given that which suffices you but you desire that which will ruin you. You’re not...

The Art to Reflection

There’s a certain art to reflection. There are particular avenues to contemplation. It doesn’t happen easily for most people.What you must do is practise and train your thought process. When you want to contemplate over a Qur’anic verse or a...
Course: A Poetic Journey

Course: A Poetic Journey

A Poetic Journey Selections from the Diwan of Imam al-Shafi’i (Sisters only) In this 6-week course, we will travel through the esteemed and renowned book of poetry (al-Diwan) of Imam al-Shafi’i, taking one poem from every chapter insha’Allah. Although known for his...