Thursday May 13, 2021

Eid al-Fitr 1442 First Khutba "Return to Tradition: The Old Normal"

Tuesday May 11, 2021

Ramadan 29, 1442

The conclusion of the series.

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Monday May 10, 2021

Ramadan 28, 1442

This episode explores more spiritual states while emphasizing that they are not permanent but come and go and the fact that we don't seek them per se as these states are bestowed upon.

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Sunday May 9, 2021

Ramadan 27, 1442

Difference between spiritual states and spiritual stations. Various spiritual states one may experience through their journey in their path to attain closeness to Allah.

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Saturday May 8, 2021

Ramadan 26, 1442

Conclusion of the part covering the Nafs and how one can reign it in. There are four way one can know the faults of its Nafs: a true friend, an insightful teacher whose counsel is followed, mixing with people to observe them censure a quality one can avoid, and the statements of one's enemies.

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Friday May 7, 2021

Ramadan 25, 1442

How can one train and discipline one's Nafs? Fortify the nafs with: 1) obliging it to forsake the unlawful, 2) maintaining vigilance over it, 3) taking it to account, 4) thanking the guardian for its obedience, 5) seeking to make up what you have left and fix what you have done deficiently.

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Friday May 7, 2021

The Three Doors to Laylat-al-Qadr

Thursday May 6, 2021

Ramadan 24, 1442

Nature of the Nafs (lower self). Barriers on the spiritual path. The veils that prevent one from attaining closeness to Allah namely: Human Beings, Caprice, Shaytan and Lower World. How does one gains control over each of these.

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Wednesday May 5, 2021

Ramadan 23, 1442

Truthfulness and Sincerity are the cornerstones of the journey towards attaining closeness to Allah. Like a few other spiritual stations, these qualities will remain with one along their journey.

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Tuesday May 4, 2021

Ramadan 22, 1442

Love is not defined, rather it is experienced. The love drives all the states and stations in the path to attain closeness to Allah. Love animates the heart to respond to His obedience. Prophet Dawud's (peace be upon him) dua epitomizes the believers' desire for Divine love: "O' Allah I ask You for Your love and love of those whom You love and love for those actions that draw me near to Your love".

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.