Last Friday, we introduced our methodology of discussion and looked at verses on how the Prophet (s) reacted to being rejected, and felt when great trials befell his community. Today’s discussion on the Prophetic personality and mission will be to reflect on how the Prophet (s) treated his own community and expected his followers to […]
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These two verses discuss one aspect of the Prophet’s personality and the methodology of his mission: his undying concern for the community, regardless of how harshly they rejected him. How the Prophet (S) was from ‘amongst yourselves’ – how he understands your conditions and your life; how he experiences what you experience. ‘…It is grievous […]
Continue ReadingIn Sura Alaq from verses 6-7, Allah says mankind has exceeded all limits, thinking they are self sufficient.
The problem with insan today is that…
Continue ReadingHow do we arrive at happiness? Allah says in sura Hud, a day will come where no one shall speak except by Allah’s permission. And there will be the miserable one and the one who will be happy. Our happiness and sadness will be a manifestation of…
Continue ReadingIn Sura mulk, Allah connects intelligence with the hereafter. Allama Tabatabai has said that often people are regretful over their beliefs, but it’s too late. They didn’t listen to what the prophets taught them.
When trying to raise a community, they should…
Continue ReadingIf you are on the path of Allah and his messenger, and you love the Aimmah, seek help from Allah. It protects your heart, your mind and your physical body. Your enemies won’t try to kill you, rather take your faith from your hearts, and place hopelessness in your hearts.
When Fitna arrives, it presents itself in the image of …
Continue ReadingSome believe that consciousness and thought are simply chemical, physical and biological processes. For saints and godly people, it is a proof of the fingerprint of the unseen within us.Â
In current times, people say that we
The Human mind cannot be reduced to just physics. Imam Hussain (as) says that when we look at the canopy of the universe and are in a state of wonder, the awareness and consciousness of this state comes from the absolute being which is Allah (swt) When we realise this, we ask ourselves is that […]
Continue ReadingContinuing with our series revolving around seeking spirituality within the blessed month of rajab, there lies an important day ahead of us – the 27th day of rajab known as the day of mab’ath and the day of me’raj. This is a day of great historical, ideological and spiritual importance. From the aspect of spirituality, […]
Continue ReadingThe 15th night of shaban is a night of great spiritual importance – a night 2nd to laylatul qadr Apart from all the supplications and prayers that are recommended,two acts of worship stand out and should be granted due importance: 1. Performing the ziyarah of Imam al Husayn (s) such that imam al sajjad (s) […]
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