Abu Bakr (RA)’s fear of Allah
Out of the fear of Allah Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه would sometimes say, “If only I were grass (so that I would not...
3 reasons why should we forgive people
By Shaykh Yunus Patel رحمة الله عليه
We should try and keep in mind the many virtues regarding forgiving those who wrong us. Allah will InshaAllah reward...
The key ingredient to qubooliyah (divine acceptance)
Someone once asked Nabi ﷺ that what is the reward for the one who fights for the sake of fame? Nabi ﷺ responded that there is no...
Good Character: An example from the lives of the Pious
There was a well-known, respected Muslim scholar in India. Some people took advantage of his noble rank by using his name to get their...
Taking offence for the sake of Allah
One who maintains good character sincerely for the sake of Allah, will maintain good character with everyone. There are some people who are kind...
What is a Khanqah and what do we do there?
Shaykh Maulana Maseehullah Khan رحمة الله عليه once addressed His murideen with regards to those staying in the khanqah. Before we go into the...
The final moments of Shaykh Yunus Patel (RA)
Below is an unedited article written by the son of Shaykh (RA). It details Shaykh (RA)'s last few moments and actions before passing away....
Four qualities to become a perfect believer, Part 2/4: Hate for...
Abu Umamah (RA) reported: Nabi ﷺ said, “Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake...
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...
The crucial role of Tasawwuf in the conquest of Constantinople/Istanbul
Constantinople, a city in Turkey which is now known as Istanbul, was the capital of the Roman Empire. Nabi ﷺ once said to His...