The Beginning of Deen is Knowing Allah: Part 7 of 8: Signs of Progress
Worship is no longer a duty alone, but a cherished opportunity for drawing near to Allah—a sure sign that the light of ma’rifat has begun to illuminate the heart.
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 5 of 8: Steps Toward Ma’rifat
These moments of inward focus create space for the heart to absorb spiritual truths and develop a living awareness of Allah.
Penang Retreat Mar 2025
Like a parched earth receiving its first rain, my heart began absorbing knowledge with newfound thirst. Attending regular study circles, not merely to collect information, but to transform my understanding of worship and
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.
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