The tranquility of the Heart
By Shaykh Yunus Patel رحمة الله عليه
Like the needle of the compass faces north when at rest, the heart of the Mu’min/believer faces in the...
The 5 branches of Islam
There are 5 branches of Islam:
1) Aqaaid (Beliefs)
2) Ibaadaat (Worship)
3) Akhlaaq (Moral character)
4) Muamalaat (Public dealings)
5) Muaasharaat (Social etiquette)
Allah advises us in the Quran shareef, in...
Lessons from the life of Sh. Yunus Patel (RA): Contentment with...
In tassawuf, once a person reaches a high level of akhlaqe hameedah/praiseworthy qualities, then they reach the stage of contentment with decree. In Arabic,...
The worshipper who sold his A’amal for 3 gold coins!
When our intentions are pure, the divine assistance/nusrat of Allah will guide our every move. Once sincerity leaves the heart, this divine assistance leaves...
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...
How to make dua to Allah
So many women complain after marriage that their husbands never speak to them. He responds, “but Maulana she speaks about vanilla essence and rose...