Between Shariah and Haqiqah (Reality)- Imam Sharani r.a
Between Shariah and Reality One must uphold the etiquettes of the sacred Shariah (Islamic law) and follow its outward commands as much as possible, for all spiritual ascension lies in obedience to the Divine law. As for the knowledge of realities (Haqiqah), it is akin to stating that “the sky is above us, the earth […]
On Detachment from the World- Imam Sharani r.a
On Detachment from the World One of the signs of a sincere seeker who has renounced the world is that worldly means become perpetually difficult for him, no matter how long he lives. This is due to the strength of his resolve in rejecting them, so that he wakes and sleeps each day in complete […]
If Allah ﷻ loves these words from you, He ﷻ loves you.
From the sayings of Al Qutb Habib Ahmad Mashhur al Haddad radiAllahu anhu ‘Every person has a constant enemy by their side, which whispers, misleads and diverts them from that which is good, yet despite this, they also possess a great weapon to defend themselves with, and that is the remembrance of Allah Ta’ala. […]
If all people shall entered Jannah but one…
‘If a caller from heaven announced that all people would enter Jannah together but for one man, I would fear that I am him. And if a caller announced that all people would enter Hellfire together but for one man, I would hope that I am him.’ -Sayyiduna Umar ibn al Khattab radiAllahu anhu Ref: […]
The heart of a believer is illuminated…
Sayyiduna Abu Sa’id radiAllahu anhu narrates: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: الْقُلُوبُ أَرْبَعَةٌ قَلْبٌ أَجْرَدُ فِيهِ مِثْلُ السِّرَاجِ يُزْهِرُ وَقَلْبٌ أَغْلَفُ مَرْبُوطٌ عَلَى غِلَافِهِ وَقَلْبٌ مَنْكُوسٌ وَقَلْبٌ مُصْفَحٌ فَأَمَّا الْقَلْبُ الْأَجْرَدُ فَقَلْبُ الْمُؤْمِنِ سِرَاجُهُ فِيهِ نُورُهُ وَأَمَّا الْقَلْبُ الْأَغْلَفُ فَقَلْبُ الْكَافِرِ وَأَمَّا الْقَلْبُ الْمَنْكُوسُ فَقَلْبُ الْمُنَافِقِ عَرَفَ ثُمَّ أَنْكَرَ وَأَمَّا الْقَلْبُ الْمُصْفَحُ فَقَلْبٌ فِيهِ […]
The world of souls…
قَالَ قَالَ اللَّيْثُ عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عَمْرَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، رضى الله عنها قَالَتْ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ اَلأَرْوَاحُ جُنُودٌ مُجَنَّدَةٌ، فَمَا تَعَارَفَ مِنْهَا ائْتَلَفَ، وَمَا تَنَاكَرَ مِنْهَا اخْتَلَفَ Sayyidah Aishah radiAllahu anha narrates: ‘I heard The Beloved Prophet ﷺ said: ‘Souls are like recruited troops: Those who […]
Disobeying ones parents
Disobeying ones parents Four things occur as a result of disobeying ones parents*. The first of these is that the world detests and forsakes him. The second is the hearts of the people are diverted away from what he utters for the light of his speech is removed by Allah (Exalted is He) and therefore […]
If you have no shame…
‘Verily, among the words people obtained from the Prophets are this: If you feel no shame, do as you wish.’ -The Beloved Messenger of Allah ﷺ Ref: Sahih al Bukhari
Salawat by Imam Ahmad Mashhur al Haddad
Salawat by Imam Ahmad Mashhur al Haddad اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ النَّبِيِّ الأُمِّيِّ وَعَلٰى آلِهِ وسَلِّمُ تَسْلِيْمًا وَ أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰه العَظِيْمَ وَ أَتُوْبُ اِلَيْهِ O Allah, bestow blessings and peace upon our Master Sayyiduna Muhammad ﷺ , The Prophet not taught by man (but by you), and also upon His pure Family. I beg […]