Love to be Unknown

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah Some amazing statements from Shaykh Sayyid al-‘Affani’s book on Ikhlas: ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak: “Develop a love for obscurity, being hidden from the people, and disliking fame. Do not show that you love obscurity such that you end...

The Fugitive Who Exposed Himself

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah An interesting incident in history… After the killing of ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (radhi’Allahu `anhu), there was a crackdown on the khawarij and one man in particular named ‘Imran ibn Hattan was being chased. He had escaped from the ruler...

Don’t Be Disheartened

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah Tarbiyyah Focus:- Sometimes, it is the case that Allah opens up a person’s heart and sparks it with zeal, motivation, determination and He gives it a burst of enthusiasm. He blesses his slaves with high aspirations and drives them...

Felicity

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah Felicity. When your heart feels so free it soars in the sky. So light and weightless, as if carried by Angels of Mercy and Glad-tidings. Mind of purity and clarity. Vision that’s clear of clouds. No mist. No chains. No burdens or...

O Allah! Save Syria

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah   O Allah, please come to the swift aid of Syria and its innocent people. O Allah, save them in this hour of need and save them from this persecution. O Allah, help them and strengthen them, build their ranks, unify them and honour...