When you realize the Exaltedness of God and creation's utter neediness of Him, then you are able to turn your heart’s gaze away from other beings and focus on God.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Attachment to others' opinions

• Raising your standards

• Quality of worship

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If you've made it this far on the spiritual path, the stakes are still very high and you have to be extra careful not to destroy all the good that has been established so far.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The delicacy of this stage

• The importance of acceptance

• Focusing on God

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Self-admiration (ʿujb), another spiritual impediment, occurs when a person becomes impressed with their own actions, rather than appreciating God's enabling grace (tawfīq).

In this episode:

• The dangers of self-admiration

• Recognizing God’s favors

• Treating self-admiration

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Doing things insincerely––or for the sake of showing off for others––is one of the most dangerous diseases of the heart.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The necessity of sincerity

• The first people to be judged in the Hereafter

• Ways to deal with ostentation (riyāʾ)

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Prophetic Dua for protection from ostentation:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أُشْرِكَ بِكَ وَأَنَا أَعْلَمُ ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا لا أَعْلَمُ

Transliteration: Allāhumma innī ʿaudhu bika an ushrika bika wa anā aʿlam, wa astaghfiruka limā lā aʿlam.

Translation: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from associating partners with you knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness for what I do not know of.

One of the ways to make the virtues of hope & fear remain steadfast in the heart is reflecting upon what occurs in the afterlife.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The 4 phases of the afterlife

• The better of the two paths?

• Jamal & Jalal

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The nafs needs to be continuously reminded of God's promises and warnings in order to remain steadfast upon the path of obedience.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The 3 foundations for steadfastness

• God's promise and warning

• Manifestations of rewards and punishment

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After overcoming the 4th obstacle of hindrances, the nafs is exhausted and becomes lazy. At this point, you inspire the nafs through hope of great reward and fear of punishment.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Benefits of hope & fear

• Precursors to each

• The middle way

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If you are going to commit your heart fully to God the Glorious and Majestic, then it cannot be controlled by the endless stream of passing thoughts that weigh us down.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Reviewing the 4 hindrances

• Freeing the heart

• The end result

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In the face of tribulations one experiences in this world, patience is the best response.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Difficulties on the spiritual path

• The great rewards for patience

• The way to exhibit patience

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Additional Resource:

• The Prayer of Need (Ṣalatul Ḥāja): http://seekershub.org/ans-blog/2009/07/24/how-does-one-perform-the-prayer-of-need-salat-al-haja/

The past can weigh heavily on our hearts, but by having contentment in God's decree, we find true peace.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The benefits of contentment

• The dangers of being discontent

• Blessings & difficulties

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