What is Bayat?
When a person takes bayah, he is handing his heart over to the Shaykh. Now he’s plasticine in the Shaykh’s hands, the Shaykh will...
Abstaining from modernism
Recently one of our students went to a modern, islamic institute, where they do not allow thawbs. He went on a Friday intending to...
How to become a Friend of Allah
Mujahadah means to strive for the pleasure of Allah. In the early days of Islam, Mashaaikh would prescribe intense spiritual exercises and thousands of...
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 power of Dhikr
Allah created life for mankind, and the concept of death for mankind. Every soul will inevitably face the spectacle of death. Only Allah is...
Salahuddin Ayyubi (RA) and the importance of not seeking fame
Many of us have heard of Salahuddin Ayyubi رحمه الله but how many have heard of Nooruddin Zingi رحمه الله? He was the teacher...
A King and his beloved slave
Shaykh Abdool Haq Makada recently mentioned a story about a king. He saw a slave that he liked and invited him to the kingdom....
Be content with Allah’s plans for you
Be content will all that Allah has given you. Beauty, wealth, health, intelligence, kayfiyat, knowledge, and the spreading of our works of deen, are...
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,...
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...