The Shama’il al-Muhammadiyya represents the most famous and indispensable collection of narrations detailing the moral, physical and spiritual perfections of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), fundamentally altering and informing our understanding of both the Message and the Messenger. This article is based on the Seekers Guidance seminar: The Prophet: A […]

The Islamic month of Muharram, which includes the powerful Day of Ashura, holds deep spiritual weight for Muslims around the world. It is a month of reflection, remembrance, and renewal. As believers, we are encouraged to align our lives around our deen, and one powerful way to do that is by staying connected to the […]

This is the final of seven articles based on the Hajj: A Spiritual Rebirth seminar, delving into the spirit, context, virtues and etiquettes of the Hajj. When preparing for Hajj, both mentally and spiritually, Imam Ghazali offers profound guidance in his writings. Though he dedicates pages to this topic, here are some key highlights from the […]

This is the sixth of seven articles based on the Hajj: A Spiritual Rebirth seminar, delving into the spirit, context, virtues and etiquettes of the Hajj. The first virtue we’ll highlight is that Hajj is a practice Allah has commanded all people to undertake. Allah says in the Quran that He instructed Prophet Ibrahim (peace be […]