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Sincerity is the essence of one's worship. Therefore, you must work on having sincere intentions.

God the Exalted says, "All they are ordered to do is worship God alone, sincerely devoting their religion to Him as people of true faith." [Quran 98.5]

In this episode, you will learn:

• The importance of sincerity

• Where sincerity exists

• Multiplying intentions for one act

• That intentions don't change sin

• How good outweighs evil

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Abu’l Fatḥ al-Dimashqi, may God have mercy on him, said, “Contentment is to be content inwardly with God’s acts, and outwardly to do what pleases Him.” So what is the state of our souls in relation to contentment?

In this episode, you will learn:

• Contentment in the Quran

• God's good pleasure

• Love and contentment

• The story of Prophet Musa ﷺ and Khidr

• Prayer as part of contentment

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As we enter into the last few days of Ramadan, we must prepare for Laylat ul-Qadr. As God ﷻ says, “What will explain to you what that Night of Glory is? The Night of Glory is better than a thousand months.” [Quran 97.2-3]

In this episode, you will learn:

• What is Laylat ul-Qadr?

• The value of Laylat ul-Qadr

• When is Laylat ul-Qadr?

• The Prayer of that night

Recommended Prayer:

• Allāhumma innaka 'afūwwun tuḥib ul-'afwa fa'fū 'annī (O Allah, You are the Pardoner, You love to pardon, so pardon [my sins]).

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When a person recognizes God's exclusive and complete power over all things, then placing their trust in Him ﷻ is only natural. Cultivating a strong sense of trust in God is central in the path of spiritual refinement.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Prophet's trust ﷺ

• The relationship between certainty and trust

• Trust in the Quran

• What the basis of trust is

• Action and trust

Recommended Prayer:

• Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh (there is no power or ability except by God)

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Islam is built upon the foundations of love and reverence. Love of God and His Messenger ﷺ is the axis of faith. "Say [O Prophet]: 'If you love God, then follow me and God will love you.'" [Quran 3.31]

Obedience doesn't necessarily translate into love; but love naturally inspires obedience.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Love and obedience

• Love in the Quran

• Why faith is built upon love and reverence

• Causes of love

• Fruits of God's love

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Hope and fear are two wings that work seamlessly together as the believer travels towards God the Exalted. True hope makes one work for God's rewards; whereas healthy fear prevents a person from committing sins.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Hope and fear in the Quran

• Importance of hope

• Having a healthy sense of fear

• The importance of balance

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Thankfulness is one of the greatest virtues that adorns the heart in relationship with one's Lord. It's a beautiful expression of a believer's faith, servitude, and love.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How thankfulness is related to patience

• The opposite of thankfulness

• How thankfulness leads to more blessings

• Different expressions of thankfulness

• True thankfulness

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The life of this world is one of tests, so how does a believer face challenges and difficulties? By turning to God and seeking His assistance through patience.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Patience in the Quran

• The nature of the world

• The four kinds of patience

• Patience of the Prophets ﷺ

Recommended Link:

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

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The first step towards God the Exalted is repentance. Whereas sins are like smoke that veil the heart from the Divine, repentance purifies the heart and helps make it whole once again.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Divine urge sent to the hearts

• Effects of sins on the heart

• Conditions of repentance

• Benefits of repentance

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A beautiful heart interprets the world around it through the lens of beauty. But a heart that still suffers from spiritual diseases sees things through the lens of suspicion and ill-thoughts.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Quranic warning against suspicion

• Suspicion is the most false thinking

• Imam al-Haddad's counsel

• The importance of having a good opinion

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