Shaykh’s reflections on his Umrah trip
Shaykh Yunus Patel رحمة الله عليه would say that if you go to Niagara falls with a bucket, you can collect plenty of water within...
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 power of the Mind
Imam Ghazali رحمة الله عليه said that the intellect has to be the king in the body, and anger and desires must be the servants....
The harms of Pornography
Below is an article by Shaykh Yunus Patel رحمة الله عليه, taken from www.yunuspatel.co.za
WE ALL KNOW THAT FISH LIVE IN WATER. They generally cannot...
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 increase of disunity in the Ummah
Fitna will increase as we get closer to the Day of Judgement. One form of this fitna is sin. Another form of this fitna...
The alchemy of Tassawuf: Turning thorns into roses
A believer with bad character is like a thorn troubling people whilst a believer with good character is like a rose; he gives fragrance...
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 importance of accepting deen in totality
When an enemy invades a country, they try to control the airbase and airport first. This is done in an attempt to prevent medical,...
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...