Posts Tagged ‘excellence’
Ghazali: The Importance Of Character - emel - the muslim lifestyle magazine

Reflections Of Imam Ghazali - The Importance Of Character | Feature Articles | Features | February 2011 | emel - the muslim lifestyle magazine
 
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Imam Ghazali may have lived over 900 years ago, but in the true spirit of Islam his work, analysis and thoughts are as relevant today as they [...]

A Vision for the Muslim Community - Shaykh Faraz Rabbani at the Muslims United for Change Conference 2009

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Lecture from United For Change event, “United Against Malaria,” 2009. It emphasizes the need for Muslim organizations (and individuals) to have a commitment to excellence, and to strive to uphold the best of standards and practices, as that is essential to the sunna of [...]

The Spirit of Cooperation: Al-Madinah Institute Contacts SeekersGuidance to Promote SeekersGuidance Courses

 
In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful
 

Allah Most High calls us to, “Cooperate in righteousness and piety,” [Qur'an] but humans naturally have a competitive spirit that makes this spirt of cooperation the exception rather than the rule in our relationships. And this is especially true at the organizational level.
 
A group that we have [...]

Characteristics of a Successful Muslim - Yahya ibn Mu`adh al-Razi

In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful
 
Yahya ibn Mu`adh al-Razi (Allah have mercy upon him), one of the great imams of the spiritual path from the early Muslims (salaf), said:
 
“Glad tidings be to a servant who has:

1. Made their occupation worship (`ibada);
2. Neediness (faqr) their longing;
3. Spiritual seclusion (`uzla) their desire;
4. The Hereafter [...]

A True Hajj - Amazing Explanation of Imam Junaid al-Baghdadi

A man came to visit Junaid Baghdadi, whose life reflected no change, even after having performed Hajj.
Junaid asked him: “Where are you coming from?”
“Sir, I have returned after performing Hajj of the House of Allah”, was the reply.
“So, have you actually performed Hajj?”
“Yes, Sir, I have performed Hajj “, said the man.
“Did you pledge that [...]