Diseases of the Spiritual Heart: Arrogance
“According to Prophet Muhammad [sws] no person will enter Paradise if there is even the tiniest bit of arrogance in their hearts…”
Safe Landings
“We’re constantly on a journey, not just from one place to another in the physical world, but also from one state to another, in the spiritual world.
When we were born, our soul, our Ruuh has travelled from the realm of eternity into the world of time and space. It accompanies our body on this journey through life, and when we die, our Soul will separate from the body and travel again, back to eternity, back to Allah, back to the timeless and space-less dimension whence it began…”
Controlling Anger
“Prophet Muhammad was asked for some advice, and he replied: “Do not become angry.” He was asked 3 times, and each time his answer was the same: Do not become angry.”
Worship the All-Merciful (2)
“‘Abd” in Arabic has been mistranslated to mean “Slave.” Slaves cannot use their free will. An “‘Abeed-ul-Rahmaan” is not a slave, but a Worshipper of The All-Merciful, who chooses freely to forgo the whimsical and capricious ego, to serve Allah…”
Worship the All-Merciful (1)
“Everything in the heavens and on earth submits to Allah, either willingly or despite themselves… The real ‘abd or servant/slave of Allah is freed from the prison of selfish ego, acknowledging utter reliance and complete dependance of Allah’s Mercy….”
The Future of Islam
All praise be to Allah who favoured us with the blessing of Islam and Iman. I bear witness that none is worthy …
Giving and taking criticism
“Being able to give criticism, being able to take criticism and being able to act on that criticism is what Islam is all about. So it’s not just about talking, it’s about doing. Islam is dynamic; it’s no use just making fancy speeches and not acting upon what we say…”
Allah Forbids Shameful Deeds
“Shameful deeds, like adultery, fornication, gambling and drinking alcohol, are not just forbidden. We should not even go near it….”