The Beginning of Deen is Knowing Allah: Part 4 of 8: Prerequisites for Ma’rifah

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.

May 27, 2025

Purpose of Life

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

May 18, 2025

Spiritual Travels

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.

May 14, 2025

Purpose of Life

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).

May 9, 2025

Purpose of Life

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.

April 25, 2025

Purpose of Life

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

April 9, 2025

Seekers Class Notes

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

April 3, 2025

Paradoxically Speaking

Taqwa of the Body, Heart, Soul & Essence

The four levels of Taqwa—Body, Heart, Soul, & Essence—represent a comprehensive framework for spiritual development in Islam. Each level builds upon the previous one, guiding individuals toward a deeper connection with Allah and

February 26, 2025

Seekers Class Notes

Would You Wear Pyjamas to a Job Interview?

While we meticulously prepare to impress mortal employers, how do we present ourselves before Allah swt, the Ultimate Creator, the Sustainer of all worlds, our true Provider?

February 20, 2025

Metaphorically Speaking

The Art of Mindful Living: Quranic Wisdoms for Modern Everyday Life

To experience a deeper understanding and implementing the Quran in our daily lives, it is important to seek knowledge from qualified teachers who possess an authentic chain of transmission (Sanad) that links back

February 16, 2025

Gratitude Journal

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