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 […]
On Spiritual Discipline and Sincerity- Imam Shar’ani r.a
On Spiritual Discipline and Sincerity Imam Shar’ani radiAllahu anhu writes: Imam Abu al-Mawahib al-Shadhili, radiAllahu used to say: “Whoever wishes to abandon the company of bad companions should begin with himself—by forsaking his own bad traits. His soul is the closest thing to him, and those who are closest to you have the greatest right […]
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. […]
Loved ones are reunited in Jannah…
‘I testify before Allah that no servant dies bearing witness there is no God but Allah and (Sayyiduna) Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah and then does what is right, except that he will find his way into Paradise. My Lord Almighty has promised me that seventy thousand of my nation will enter Paradise without […]
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 […]
Knowledge of the Gnostics
Knowledge of the Gnostics All the knowledge that the creation possess is not equivalent to a single drop from the ocean (of knowledge) of the Gnostics (Awliyaa*). Before this knowledge (of the batin**) was unveiled to me, I used to think that knowledge is only that which is apparent (Zahiri***) and has been transmitted through […]
Pride is the opposite of Faith
Pride is the opposite of Faith Imam Abd al-Wahab al Sharani radiAllahu anhu Pride is opposite to faith (Imaan) How can you claim to be from the believers while you seek the qualities of the arrogant like praying on a raised platform and walking on decorated floors in the masjid with people?. Sometimes you enter […]