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The Spiritual Connection

Islam is a very spiritual religion and our outward actions have a spiritual effect. For example, for congregational salah Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم instructed “Straighten your rows [thrice]. By Allah you should indeed straighten your rows or Allah will cause your hearts to differ.” [Abu Dawood ] In addition, ilm is priceless and the… Continue reading

The Fluctuating Heart

It is inhuman and impossible to retain a high level of spirituality, imaan and awareness of Allah سبحانه وتعالى and these things will naturally fluctuate in a person. The reason the heart is called ‘qalb‘ in Arabic is because qalb means ‘to flip and change’ and the condition of the heart is constantly flipping and… Continue reading

Silence is Salvation

Silence is Salvation by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. Delivered on Wednesday 4th March 2009 at Masjidut Taubah, Trinidad & Tobago

Unrestrained Excess

The ulama (scholars) of the past, in their search for knowledge and in order to progress and become close to Allah سبحانه وتعالى, sacrificed a lot. This is the reason why they were humble and simple, but nowadays many of us are spoilt and pampered and we complain if do not get what we want.… Continue reading