The Marvels of the Heart

The Marvels of the Heart

Know that the most honoured part of a person is his heart. If a person has knowledge of Allah, works for Him, strives for...
The Key To Attaining Taqwa

The Key To Attaining Taqwa

Ibn Juzayy al-Kalbi states that the key to attaining taqwa revolves around ten matters. If a person takes these matters seriously the result should...
The Wisdom of Ibn Mas'ud

The Wisdom of Ibn Mas’ud

One of the sayings of Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) was that a man said in his presence, "I do not...
Solitude: The Path of Devotion

Solitude: The Path of Devotion

There is no doubt that a heart believing in Allah, Exalted be He, and His Commands needs to devote itself to His remembrance (dhikr),...
Wretched People

Wretched People

The majority of mankind has a wretched nature that cannot be rectified except with self-discipline, for they neither know the reason why they were...
The Benefits Of Not Showing What You Have

The Benefits Of Not Showing What You Have

He who basks in the various graces Allah has bestowed upon him should only show what manifests on him and not show all that...
‘And who is better in speech than he who calls to Allah?’

A Closer Look – ‘And who is better in speech than he who calls...

To be forbearing is to win a war against your own ego. Forbearance is self-control and restraint. It is a hallmark of mercy and...