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Islam Image Quotes-IQ2: Sincerity

TM — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 18:57:37 +0000

If I had to choose the one phrase out of all of Shaikh Husain’s “oft-repeated phrases” that I hear the most, it could be this one. Such a simple statement – in theory – but in practice… Whatever you do, do it sincerely. ~Shaikh Husain Ash-Shadhili Doing sincerely is never forcing. There is no compulsion…

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Islam Image Quotes-IQ1: One Truth

TM — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 03:21:02 +0000

From the Islam Image Quotes Series: Islamic Wisdom, Sayings and Quotes The truth of Muhammad’s (pbuh) message and the guidance he brought by the Way of Islam transcends all divisions and leads us back to the recognition of our Lord, the One True Reality. In this spirit of Divine Unity, The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) lived…

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The Way of Words: Light or Darkness?

TM — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 09:37:32 +0000

The way of words is a journey from the written to the read, from the spoken to the heard. As travelers 3: writer, word, and reader (or speaker, word, and listener), we venture, en rapport, from heart to words to heart. The wonder of this adventure is that something subtle emerges: message. So we meet…

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On Becoming a Student: Who Truly Knows?

TM — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 02:31:40 +0000

How do I find someone to learn from; who truly knows Islam in its depth? He who truly knows is the one in whom sound actions, pure supplications, truthfulness and precaution speak out; not his tongue, his debates, his comparisons, assertions or claims. ~Ja’afar As-Sadiq (ra) When we want to learn something, we search and…

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Good Deeds: 5 Effects

TM — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 15:51:51 +0000

“Good deeds: make the face light, give light to the heart and bring about: abundant provision, physical strength and Love in people’s hearts.” ~’Abd-Allah ibn ‘Abbaas Obedience: Constantly striving in His way, May we arise in action without delay. May Allah bring light to our hearts and faces, Lead us to our provision and Bless…

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It is Easy for a Person

TM — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:23:01 +0000

It is easy for a Person… “It is easy for a person to acknowledge: ‘There is no god but Allah,’ and to say it. What is difficult is to say: ‘…and Muhammad (pbuh) is His prophet,’ and to acknowledge it with obedience.” -Shaikh Husain That which is easy to acknowledge with words is often difficult…

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The Essence of Remembrance

TM — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 00:56:02 +0000

The Essence of Remembrance “Divine Love manifested, To the people of Allah who have returned, Constantly gazing upon the Face, the Divine Light. This is, the essence of the Remembrance of Allah. “ -Shaikh Husain Ash-Shadili Ad-Darqawi May this day find me there, in the Essence of Remembrance. Will you join me?

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When I Think

TM — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 16:45:33 +0000

When I think I am, I find myself worthless, when I think I am not, I find my value. ~Rumi What do you think?

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Rights: I Owe yoU?

TM — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 18:51:18 +0000

Rights: Do I Owe You or Do You Owe Me? One thing I’ve noticed: many of the young people who grew up living Islam close to the shaikh seem wise beyond their years. One afternoon, on the way to the gypsy wagon, I encountered Hayder-a young man who later studied, somewhere in Africa, to become…

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Be Present

TM — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 03:56:44 +0000

You must be present to get the Present. -Shaikh Husain Although these words are few, their meanings are vast. The ritual prayer (salat) of Islam is a great practice for the presence of mind, body and heart. We practice being present our whole lives with the hope that even just once our salat is accepted…

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