The Beginning of Deen is Knowing Allah: Part 6 of 8: Importance of a Teacher
Walking this path with the help of a mentor not only ensures proper understanding but also accelerates spiritual progress.
The Beginning of Deen is Knowing Allah: Part 4 of 8: Prerequisites for Ma’rifah
When the heart is wholly oriented toward Allah, it becomes receptive to deeper spiritual realities, and the doors to higher understanding are gradually unlocked.
The Beginning of Deen is Knowing Allah: Part 3 of 8: Integration of Heart & Mind
The heart, the seat of spiritual insight, allows for an experiential recognition of Allah that transcends mere logical analysis.
The Beginning of Deen is Knowing Allah: Part 2 of 8: Sharia, Tariqa, Haqiqa, Marifa
The journey of knowing Allah progresses through four interconnected stages, each building upon the previous.
The Beginning of Deen is Knowing Allah: Part 1 of 8: Acquired Knowledge & Bestowed Knowledge
We dive deeper into a fundamental principle that serves as the cornerstone of our faith - the Knowledge of Allah (Ma'rifatullah).
How to Worship & Know Allah: The Journey of Experiential Knowledge: A Summary
Within each human lies a divine secret – the capacity to know Allah SWT through deep contemplation and spiritual awakening.
Purpose of Life : Why Do I Exist? : Preface
The concept of Zindegi Maqsudi (life's purpose) invites us to pause and contemplate our existence beyond the superficial.
The 5M’s: From Mindless to Meaningful Worship
From mechanical ritual to spiritual excellence (ihsan), awakening the heart from heedless worship to conscious servitude of our Creator.
The Ascending Paths of Islamic Faith
Each dimension must be engaged and nourished for our worship to reach its full potential. When these elements align, we experience moments of immersive connection with Allah that transform our understanding of what
Divine Dualities: The Creator-Creation Relationship in Islam
As the distinction between Creator and creation becomes increasingly clear, the heart experiences an ever-deepening intimacy with Allah swt - a phenomenon that transcends ordinary human understanding