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2 necessary qualities in a Saalik

Shaykh Maseehullah Khan رحمه الله said that two qualities are necessary for a Saalik (a person on...

Getting upset, angry or offended

It is human nature to get upset, angry and offended at times. When the thought comes to mind that a true saalik does not...

The cause of sinful disobedience

An electric current flowing through a circuit cannot be seen, but it causes a light to switch on which can be seen. The current...

The effects of Sins and repentance

Below is an article by Shaykh Yunus Patel رحمة الله عليه, taken from www.yunuspatel.co.za When a person indulges in sins, in disobedience to Allah Ta'ala,...

The humility and piety of Shaykh Yunus Patel (RA)

  The article below has been taken from the Council of Ulama website. Author unknown. Humility As an indication of his extreme humility, Moulana used to tell...

The demise of Shaykh Abdul Hafeez Makki (RA)

One day we were travelling and at Cape Town airport we saw Shaykh Abdul Hafeez Makki  رحمة الله عليه. He was surrounded by young...

How to deal with fleeting thoughts from Shaytaan

When a person begins to make changes in his life, Allah will grant Him the tawfiq to give up major sins. Shaytaan then tempts...

The soft hearts of the Yemenis

Nabi ﷺ described the people of Yemen as soft-hearted. In order to maintain a balance, a person needs to know when to adopt a firm...

3 Blessings for a Sincere Saalik

Shaykh Maseehullah رحمة الله عليه explained in a gathering that if a saalik is sincere, he will be blessed with three things: 1) BASIRAT/INSIGHT: When he makes an...

Unexplained sadness and its possible causes

A saalik/seeker should not worry too much about emotions. Sometimes a saalik will feel unmoved during a dua. Other times, he will feel as...

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