Preserving the purity of sacred knowledge
Why God sent messengers During the history of the world, since its creation, whenever nations became awash with confusion, God sent them a prophet or a messenger to guide them and show them the...
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Ghazali on showing off (part 2)
Ghazali lived in 5th century Hijri and his book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya Ulumuddin, and his...
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The Spiritual Guide to Ramadan – FREE Booklet
From preparing in Sha’ban to improving our relationship with Allah during Ramadan and beyond, Shaykh Haytham’s spiritual reflections on Ramadan give insight into what is on offer. This FREE booklet will help you attain...
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The arrival of Dajjal will be preceded by evil leaders
The 3 trials before the end of time Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: عن عبد الله بن عمر رضي الله تعالى عنهما يقول: كُنَّا قُعُودًا عِنْدَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ فَذَكَرَ...
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Ghazali on showing off (riya)
Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya Ulumuddin, and his life’s works and thoughts. In purification...
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Hypocrisy and double standards
The men who stayed back The story in Surat al Tawbah, Allah mentions the story of the three people who were left behind during an expedition when the Prophet (peace be on him)...
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Ghazali on self-admiration. The difference between confidence, overconfidence and self-love
Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya Ulumuddin, and his life’s works and thoughts. In purification...
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Tyranny is born of ignorance and arrogance
Allah Almighty mentions in the Quran in different surahs, and on different occasions the continuous fight between truth and falsehood, since Adam was sent down to earth. There has been a battle between shaytan...
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Is the wind mercy or punishment from Allah?
Storms batter the globe As storms become an increasingly familiar part of our lives across the globe – the names of storms are whizzing through the alphabet with increasing speed, the howling winds rip...
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Ghazali on how to cure arrogance
Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya Ulumuddin, and his life’s works and thoughts. In the...
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Leaders you love vs leaders you hate
عَنْ عَوْفِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ” خِيَارُ أَئِمَّتِكُمُ الَّذِينَ تُحِبُّونَهُمْ وَيُحِبُّونَكُمْ وَيُصَلُّونَ عَلَيْكُمْ وَتُصَلُّونَ عَلَيْهِمْ ، وَشِرَارُ أَئِمَّتِكُمُ الَّذِينَ تُبْغِضُونَهُمْ وَيُبْغِضُونَكُمْ وَتَلْعَنُونَهُمْ وَيَلْعَنُونَكُمْ ” . ....
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Keys for Change
The first five surahs that were revealed were Iqra, Al Qalam, Al Muzzammil, Al Muddaththir, Al Fatihah. We derive lessons in how to transition from each one and it is not coincidental that the...
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Culture vs Islam: Birth and Death Rites
Why do we need to think about culture? Over time, practices change, societies change and customs change, which is why Allah Almighty sent messengers to bring people back on track, back to the straight...
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Dhul Qarnayn and the qualities of the ideal leader
In Surat al Kahf Allah mentioned four stories and one of them is the story of Dhul Qarnayn. Why does Allah Almighty tell us about Dhul Qarnayn? The story of Dhul Qarnayn appears in...
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Ghazali on pride
Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya Ulumuddin, and his life’s works and thoughts. In the...
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