“Don’t worship Allah so He may give you. Rather, worship Him so He may be pleased. For when He is pleased, He will astonish you with His Gifts.”
By the dawn
And the ten nights
And the even and the odd
O you tranquil soul!
Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing
[al-Fajr: 1-3; 27-28]
Loftiness is attained in accordance to one’s struggles,
And whoever seeks nobility, remains vigilant by night.
Whoever wishes to achieve without due effort,
Will waste their life seeking what’s impossible.
You search for glory and yet you sleep at night,
It’s only the seeker of pearls who dives deep into the sea.
– Imam al-Shafi’i, al-Diwan
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When the Scale Tips [New Online Course]
When the Scale Tips An online course for sisters
Join us for a 6-week single course exploring the renowned classical work of Imam Ibn Hibban (d. 354) called, “Rawdhat al-‘Uqala’ wa Nuzhat al-Fudhala’. A simple and essential book in the collection of every knowledge-seeker, which is rooted in the topics of character, intellect, and wisdom – with the running theme of advice to the ‘aqil (wise & intelligent). We will insha’Allah unravel gems behind statements, incidents, lessons, and poetry as well as getting rare glimpses into the lives of the righteous before us. This is Part 1 of 4 in a series of courses covering the entirety of this book insha’Allah. Don’t miss out!
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Days: Every Thursday (online)
From: 4th August – 8th Sept 2016
Time: 9pm – 10pm GMT
Course fee: £30
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