Sufi Comics: Childish Behaviour
I recall reading this story many years ago when I was a child. It influenced me on how I responded to situations that aroused anger with another person. The lessons I learnt were: * Before…
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Ramadhan is ending…
Let’s make the most of what’s left. ******** O Jabir! Whoever during the month of Ramadhan, fasts in its days, stands up for prayers in parts of the night, controls his desires and emotions, puts…
Man passes away while in Sajdah at Masjid an Nabawi
I am not sure how authentic this is, however the picture looks as real as it can get. Either way, what a stirring moment. Of all times in the day that one is close to…
25 of the infinite number of things that I am Grateful for. Thank you God, O Thank you!
photo credit: TheAlieness GiselaGiardino²³ O God, as the great grandson of the Prophet (SAW) Imam Zainul Abideen says in his prayer of Thankfulness, “The most thankful of Thy servants has not the capacity to thank…
A Beautiful book on Understanding God and His Mysterious Ways.
photo credit: steve_263 I clearly remember the day, when I was introduced to this book by Ali. He excitedly brought Hadith-e-Muffadal to me and said, Arif, you must read this book. “Thanks Ali,” I replied,…
What’s the matter with us, that we don’t help the poor man lying in the dust?
I feel so hypocrytical writing this. I stay in a spacious apartment, drive a really comfortable car, receive delicious sustenance on my dining table meal after meal, day after day. I have never borne the…
Ramadhan is the spark that light’s the soul ablaze.
On the sighting of the crescent of Ramadhan, each Muslim renews his solemn oath with the Almighty, that he has indeed surrendered his will to that of his Lord. It’s a month where a greater…
Complete resource of Sheikh Arif’s lectures online
Regular readers of our blog may have noticed that we’re quite fond of the lectures delivered by Sheikh Arif Abdulhussain. Me and Ali both would highly recommend hearing these lectures. Most of them are delivered…
Here’s a statement on God, That will Make You See the World in a Totally Unique Way.
God is the ‘I’ of the Universe. Ali mentioned this statement to me after hearing it in a seminar and is one of the more profound statements I’ve heard on God. God is the “I”…
7 Blackberry Softwares for Highly Effective (& Islamic) Individuals
I’ve recently upgraded to a Blackberry 8310 from a 8700. And when I did I sorely missed certain applications that I had installed in the earlier phone. Concise Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus I do most…