Sh Hamza Yusuf wrote a popular book, translating and explaining a classical Islamic spiritual text, called ‘Purification Of The Heart’. It’s an excellent book and there are very few like it available in English. It breaks down each of the psycho-spiritual diseases of the human heart and then goes into practical cures for each of [...]
I absolutely love this teacher, and this reminder. The Quran is full of practical advice, that instantly enhances the quality of your life, when you apply it. Here is Br Noman’s understanding of Allah’s guidance on the psychology of controlling your anger… What is the deepest insight you got from these Quran verses? Post below.
Part 1 – The Nafs And The Mind The human being has 4 enemies, according to the Islamic tradition: your ‘nafs’ (lower self), your desires (hawa), shaytan (satan), and the ‘dunya’ (this temporary material world). In this article, I’m going to define the ‘nafs’ as it has traditionally been defined, in the Quran and Sunnah. [...]
“Except for those who have faith and do good deeds – for them is a reward, never ending” You may have been lead to believe that knowledge is power. This is incorrect. In the information age, knowledge is potential power. How that knowledge is used and the action that results from it is ultimately what [...]
If you want to wake up for Fajr every day of the week, you need to know 2 things. First, how to install a new habit. Second, how to train your mind and body to react when you first wake up, so you don’t stay in bed or fall back to sleep. Both of these [...]
SELF – ESTEEM VERSUS ARROGANCE “God does not love the arrogant and boasting ones” [Quran 31:18] In western psychology ‘self-esteem’ refers to the esteem you give to yourself. It is a measure of how much you like and value yourself. In other words, it is a measure of the extent to which you live by [...]
To get maximum benefit for the time you spend with the Quran, your inner self needs to fully participate. To help you do this, print off the following 7 affirmations and use them as your Quran book-mark. Insha’Allah, within a few days, you will remember these points automatically, and the book mark will serve as [...]
“In the name of God, Lord of Mercy, Giver of Mercy. By time, man is at a loss, except for those who believe, take righteous action, urge one another to truth, and urge one another to steadfastness” Most of us have heard this surah hundreds of times. It is one of the last 14 [...]
Courtesy of Imam Suhaib Webb: http://www.suhaibwebb.com/islam-studies/hidden-secrets-of-the-quran/ The Prophet ﷺ said: “There is no intercessor of higher status with Allah on the Day of Judgment than the Qur’an—neither a prophet nor a king nor [any] other.” Know that there are external manners and internal, hidden secrets to reading the Qur’an. As for the hidden secrets, they [...]
