Category: Spirituality

Imam Ghazali: Forty Principles of the Religion

A one-off online synopsis of sections of Imam Ghazali’s Al-Arba‘in fi Usul al-Din (The Forty Principles of the Religion) Delivered by Mawlana Ismaeel Nakhuda (@ChishtiSufi79)

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“He likes that people are pleased with His decree”

Previously we read about patience and to be pleased with the decree of Allah Ta’ala. In this final part of a three part series, we will present some motivations from the Qur’an and Hadeeth along with some poetry and stories of the pious predecessors.

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Tafseer Session Five – 31 May 2015

The fifth session in a special monthly series of Duroos (lessons) on the Noble Qur’an. In this session, Shaykh Mahmood Chandia discusses the connection between Ramadhan and the Qur’an and he talks about it’s impact on the heart.

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‘I am with my servant when he calls Me’

Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه narrates that Rasulullah ﷺ said, “Allah the Most High said, “I am as My servant thinks (expects) I am and I am with him when he calls Me (i.e does Du’a).” Mawlana Anwar Shah Kashmiri رحمه الله commenting on this Hadeeth says,

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Ten Benefits of Adopting Taqwa

Ten benefits of adopting Taqwa from selected verses of the Noble Quran.

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Being pleased with the Decree of Allah Ta’ala

Previously we learnt how to come to terms with the decree of Allah Ta’ala. We also discovered how we should look at the bigger picture by diverting our attention to the never ending heavenly abode for the people who succeed in this test of life. This is part two of a three part series.

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Appreciating Patience

There is no greater challenge than exercising patience (Sabr) on the decree of Allah and nothing holds a greater virtue than being pleased (Ridaa) in its wake. This is part one of a three part series.

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