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Purification of the Soul
Purification of the soul. This is a very important aspect of the Muslim's life. Unfortunately, many have neglected this vital right of their souls... "Indeed he succeeds who purifies his ownself (i.e. obeys and performs all that Allāh ordered, by following the true Faith of Islāmic Monotheism and by doing righteous good deeds). " (Surah Ash-Shams [91]:9)
Advice of Hatim al-Asamm
Laila Mabrūk
- A Concise dialogue, describing eight valuable characteristics a Muslim should try and achieve
Some Poems to ponder over
- A Collection of Beautiful Poems
Extracts from Purification of the Soul
- The first three chapters taken from the book “Purification of the Soul”, one of the great books on the matters of the heart. The book is a compilation of the works of Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, Ibn Al-Qayyim al-Jawziayy and Abu Hamid al-Ghazali
Contemplation
Muhammad ibn Sālih al-'Uthaymīn
- Excerpts from the explanation of one of the classcical works 'Riyaadh as-Saaliheen'. The explanation is by the noble Sheikh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Al-Wasiyyah As-Sugharaa
Ibn Taymiyyah
- The Concise Legacy of ibn Taymiyyah. A throughly comprehensive text regarding the religion of Islaam and advice for the muslims
Fawaa'id : Points of Benefit
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
- Beautiful Quotes by Shaykh Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah, in which he highlights six points of benefit, in light of our actions and soul
The Fruit Called Taqwa
'Alaa ElSayed
- A Video from Islamic Network TV about Taqwa.
Beacons upon the Path
- Al Ibaanah Issue No.1, Dhul-Qa'dah 1415H / April 1995: A Collection of Ahaadeeth of Importance to One's Understanding of the Deen and his Character
Spiritual Awakening (At Tanbeeh)
Umm Muhammad
- All things in creation have a beginning, and our beginning is an awakening... the realization that within oneself all is not well. This awakening may come early in life, or it may come quite late. And even, perhaps, there might be several beginnings after periods of stagnation. Yet, each beginning holds the highest potential, and this is a great mercy from Allah.
Symptoms of Weak Faith
- A hard hearted person remains indifferent when he does not perform some good deeds and misses those times of worship that have more reward in them.
Aspects of Increasing Imān
Ibn Taymiyyah
- Increasing the Imān which Allāh commands us to have, and which is a trait of His believing worshipers, can be achieved through different means.
Hasad- Evil Eye and Envy
Yahya Adel Ibrahīm
- This disease of the heart and the sin which is known as hasad was one of the first sins ever committed. It was one of the main things that drove Satan away from his Lord.
Dead Hearts
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
- While thousands of Muslims are killed all over the world, and while tens of thousands are imprisoned and tortured for calling to the path of Allah and for enjoining the good and forbidding the evil, most Muslims remain remarkably silent and have no worry except for the material things of life. Their hearts have been filled with the love of this life and the forgetfulness of the Hereafter...
Life is a Fitnah!
Sālih āl-ush Shaykh
- This article describes a number of fitn which are brought to light from Sūrah Al-'Ankabūt: 'In this Sūrah, Sūrah Al-'Ankabūt, Allāh mentions the varieties of trials and the foundations that they are built upon. He also mentions how a man may be saved from these kinds of trials....That is because this worldly life, in reality, is merely a test and a trial...'
The Four Poisons Of The Heart
- Taken from the book “Purification of the Soul”, one of the great books on the matters of the heart. The book is a compilation of the works of Ibn Rajab al-Hanbalī, Ibn Al-Qayyim al-Jawzī and Abī Hamīd al-Ghazalī...
Death
'Abdul-Bārī ibn ‘Awad ath-Thubaytī
- Friday Sermon from the Prophet's Mosque in Madina, on 19th Muharram 1422AH:..Happiness is for him whom a messenger of death has opened his eyes to reality before he dies...
Good Conduct
'Alī Abd-ur-Rahmān al-Hudhaifī
- Friday Sermon from the Prophet's Mosque in Madina, on 9th Rabee’ul-Awwal 1422AH:...Prophet saws said: 'Fear Allah wherever you are, follow up an evil deed with a good one - it will erase it - and treat people with good conduct'...
Promises and Hopes
'Umar Sulayman al-Ashqar
- In their battle against the believers, he (Satan) promised the disbelievers aid, honor and victory. Then he fled from them and left them by themselves.
The Glory of Islaam
'Abdul-Bārī ibn ‘Awad ath-Thubaytī
- Friday Sermon from the Prophet's Mosque in Madina, on 18th Rajab 1422AH: Let those who ask for glory, honour, life and wealth from the rich people remember that Allaah is richer than all, and let those who seek for honour from great men remember that Allaah is greater than all....
Advice on staying away from doubtful matters
- "Abstain from the forbidden and you will be the most devout worshippers amongst the people. Be content with what Allaah allocates for you from provision and you will be the richest of people. Be good to your neighbor and you will be a believer. Love for the people what you love for yourself and you will be a Muslim and do not increase in laughter because too much laughter kills the heart. “ - Prophet Muhammad (SAWS)
The Fitnah of Wealth
Abū Ammār Yasir al-Qadhī
- Wealth, while one of the greatest blessings that mankind has been given, is at the same time one of the greatest trials and temptations.
The True Richness
Abū Ammār Yasir al-Qadhī
- Many people mistakenly assume that true wealth and real treasure is that of money. It is indeed true that wealth is a great blessing from Allah which He bestows upon His servants. And the one who earns it purely, and spends it properly, and gives it to those that deserve it, without a doubt earns a great reward from Allah.
The Importance of Halal Sustenance
Abū Ammār Yasir al-Qadhī
- There is no doubt that one of the obligations upon the Muslim is that he earn for himself and his family a pure and halal sustenance.
The Nature and Essence of the Human Soul
Abu Bilal Mustafa al-Kanadi
- Scholars of various schools of thought differ greatly regarding the nature and essence of the soul (nafs). Is it a part of the physical body or a non-essential characteristic of it? Is it an entity consigned to dwell within the physical body?, or is it an independent essence in itself? Is the nafs the same as the rūh (spirit)? Finally, what happens to the soul upon death? Is it confined to its body and its grave? If not, is it free to move about in the unseen spiritual world and on the earth?
Self Examination
Usāmah Khayyat
- Friday Sermon given at the Holy Mosque in Makkah, Jumādal-ākhirah 5, 1422AH: The examination of one’s conscience and calling oneself to account that is done by intelligent people has great benefits. Some of these benefits are that man will know his weaknesses and defects as well as his strengths, good deeds and points of perfection. This will afford him the opportunity of working towards a constructive plan and a better path to be followed in the future.
Weakness of Iman Phenomenon
Muhammad Sālih al-Munajjid
- The status of Iman and its symptoms
The Advice of 'Umar RA
Abu Hatim Muhammad ibn Hibban
- Support each other in implementing the advice of the man who the shayateen fear and the final prophet s.a.w said ''if there were to be a prophet after me, it would have been Umar (r.a)''.
The Final Goal
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
- "Every heart that does not reach Him is wretched and veiled, barred from achieving success and happiness..."
Consult Your Heart
Abu'l-Faraj ibn al-Jawzi
- Be mindful of the One watching you. Imagine how you would be before someone of status in this world, and apprehend the truth that...
Strangers and Strangeness
Abu Ishaq al-Shatibi
- ...they would be few and isolated, at odds with those around them, and because of this Allah would multiply their reward and grant them a great recompense...
The True Muslim
'Abdur-Rahmān ibn Nāsir as-Sa'dī
- Whoever lives by what this hadith teaches has lived by the religion.
How to Weep for Fear of Allah
Muhammad Sālih al-Munajjid
- How can I make my eyes weep for fear of Allaah in accordance with the hadeeth: “Two eyes that will never be touched by the Fire” in which it mentions “The eye that weeps for fear of Allaah”?
Spiritual Awakening - A Reminder of our Status in this World
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
- By Allah, how priceless is that revitalising alarm of the spiritual awakening! How valuable and indispensable for the journey! Whoever experiences it, by Allah, he has indeed experienced the breeze of success. Without experiencing it, every one is lost in heedlessness.
The Purpose Of All Religious Practice
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
- The correct understanding of the verse is that the prayer has two major purposes, one greater than the other: prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds and contains the remembrance of God Most High; the remembrance of God contained in the prayer is [something] greater than the restraint from shameful deeds and injustice.
Ten Useless Matters
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
- Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah talks about the 10 useless matters.
Hard-heartedness: Disapproval, Causes and Remedies
Al-Hafidh Zainuddin Abu Al-Faraj Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali
- No one has been afflicted with a greater calamity than hardheartedness.
Deeds of the Hearts
Sālih bin Humayd
- "Deeds of the hearts, like loving Allāh and His Messenger, reliance on Allāh, worshipping Him with sincerity, thanking Him for His favours, bearing His decisions with patience, fearing Him and hoping for what is with Him are all part of the foundations and pillars of the religion."

Khutbah from Makkah: Ramadān 20, 1424 (November 14, 2003)

Filling the Spiritual Void
Shariffa Carlo
- "I want us all to look deep inside today. I want us to think about the activities and preoccupations that fill our lives. I want us all to think about the major preoccupation. Is it our family? Our school? Our social-life?

What is taking up the largest chunk of our lives?"

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