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Fasting – Its Virtues and Principles – Imam Ghazali (From Al-Arba`In FI Usul Al-Din)
ReflectOnThis: Fasting – Imam al-Ghazali Excerpt from Imam al-Ghazali’s (d. 1111 CE / 505 AH) Book of Forty Principles from the Foundations of Religion: Translated by: Khalil Abu Asmaa (Christopher Moore) [ After discussing the Prayer and Zakah, Imam al-Ghazali goes on to say: ] The Third Principle: Fasting The Messenger of God (peace and […]
The Inner Dimensions of Fasting – Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali
The full text of Imam Ghazali’s Secrets of Fasting can be found, in translation, at: The Secrets of Fasting (pdf) The Inner Dimensions of Fasting Imam al-Ghazali Three Grades It should be known that there are three grades of fasting: ordinary, special and extra-special. Ordinary fasting means abstaining from food, drink and sexual satisfaction. Special […]
Practical Tips for Fasting During Ramadan – San Jose Muslim Examiner – Mikael Pittam
Navigating Ramadan: Practical Tips for a Blessed Month Muslims view the fasting month of Ramadan with much sanctity and honor. The fasting month brings about a personal reflection of where we are, what we have done, and where we hope to go. Many Muslims feel a heightened sense of excitement as well as anxiety. In […]
Trials of Prophet Solomon – By Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui | ImanWire
Trials of Prophet Solomon – By Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui | ImanWire When facing our own tribulations, we often lose sight of the immense challenges of the Messengers (peace be upon them) who provided us with the divine message. In looking at their own personal example in facing these trials, we can derive inspiration and guidance […]
Istikhara – a Powerful Prayer When in Need of Guidance
What is the istikhara prayer and how does one perform it? The istikhara prayer is a very simple prayer of seeking guidance. One prays two rakats at any time that is not disliked, after which one recites the supplication of istikhara. It is best to recite it before sleeping, though in no way necessary. Like […]
Youtube – Professor Muhammad Hyder “Madrasah and the Ummah” // August 2009 // Radical Middle Way
YouTube – Professor Muhammad Hyder “Madrasah and the Ummah” // August 2009 // Radical Middle Way
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf on Atheists, Balance, and Responsibility
mizan « Blog Archive « islam .:. iman .:. ihsan “One of the most interesting things about atheists is that some of them deny God because their opinion of Him is so high. And they ask, ‘how can I believe in a god that would allow a world like this?’ The real question is, what’s […]
Five Steps to Achieving True Brotherhood – Habib Ali al-Jifri
Brotherhood – Habib Ali Al Jifri The following was taken from a lecture given by Habib Ali al-Jifri in the blessed city of Tarim in the majestic valley of Hadramauwt, Yemen. Habib Ali gave commentary on the book “The means of arrival to the characteristics of the Messenger (SS),” by Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani. He expanded […]
The Way of Seekers
In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the characteristics of the way of knowledge, its virtues, and how it can be used to seek Allah (the Most Exalted) and Paradise. Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said “Whoever pursues a path seeking knowledge, […]
