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
The Art of Dying to Truly Live: Beyond the Veil of Time
And perhaps this is Allah's most beautiful sign – that in our very transience, we find our permanence, and in our surrender, we find our power.
Sleep, Surrender, Success : In Perfect Trust
Among the most powerful manifestations of this surrender is our daily surrender to sleep, where we willingly relinquish control of our consciousness, trusting entirely in Allah's protection and care.
The Importance of Good Companionship
The people we choose to associate with shape not only our immediate actions but also our long-term character development and spiritual trajectory.