Category: Memorising Spirituality
1. Ikhlaas (Sincerity) – Hifz Memorising Spirituality
October 31, 2015
by Shaykh Yahya al-Ghawthani Al-Ikhlaas Sirr ul-Fath – Sincerity is the secret to success.
An insight into the method of learning
December 6, 2014
“Learning from those who have been on the journey before you can save you a lot of hurdles and help you deal with the inevitable, better equipped. We need to realise the importance of learning from those before us.” Seeking knowledge is a highly rewarding venture. It is, however, very easy to become overwhelmed by the […]
Challenges faced by a Hafiz Today
November 5, 2014
Imam Bukhari رحمه الله reports that Rasulullah صلى الله عليه و سلم said: يأتي على الناس زمان القابض على دينه كالقابض على الجمر “There will come a time upon people, for whom holding onto their Deen (Islam) will be like holding onto hot coals.”
The Qur’an as a Mercy
October 8, 2014
So far we have talked about the Qur’an as an advice, cure and a guidance. In the final article of the ‘Characteristics of the Qur’an’ series we will discuss the Qur’an as Rahmah. Rasulullah صلى الله عليه و سلم has informed us about the different ways the Qur’an can be a Rahmah (Mercy):
The Quran as a Guidance
September 13, 2014
In various verses of the Quran, Allah ﷻ refers to His book as Huda, or a source of guidance. What is a guide? A guide is something or someone who “Directs the course; determines the direction of travelling, someone who shows the way by leading or advising.” If a person intends to traverse an unknown path, […]
The Qur’an as a Cure
August 30, 2014
Allah ﷻ tells us in the Quran: يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَاءَتْكُم مَّوْعِظَةٌ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ وَشِفَاءٌ لِّمَا فِي الصُّدُورِ وَهُدًى وَرَحْمَةٌ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ … يونس : ٥٧ “O Mankind! There has come to you an advice from your Lord and a cure for what is in the hearts and a guidance and mercy for the believers.” (Surah Yunus, […]
Intention Introspection
August 15, 2014
In this first piece in our series of ‘Memorizing Spiritually’, we begin with the blessed words of our Beloved guide and leader, Sayyidina Muhammed (May Allah send Peace and Salutations on Him), who said: إنما الأعمال بالنيات “Indeed every action is judged by its intention.” (Bukhari) Our respected teachers and Masha’ikh (spiritual guides) repeatedly advise us on the […]