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28 Mar 13

Ibn `Atta’ Words of Wisdom: Perfecting the Beginnings

In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa'illah As-Sakandari says: “A sign of success in the end is to refer to Allah in the beginning. If there is no sunrise in the beginning, there is no sunrise in the end.”

March 27, 2013
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FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Principles of Sufi Ethics Ethics is often spoken of in very legalistic terms. This public lecture and conversation offers a different perspective: spiritual ethics. Dr. Jasser Audua, author of Journey to God, which explores some of the Wisdoms of Ibn Ita'illah, will explore some of the principles…

27 Mar 13

Ibn `Atta’ Words of Wisdom: Seizing One’s Time

In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa'illah As-Sakandari says: Postponing good deeds until you have free time is an indication of an immature soul. In other words, there is nothing called I do not have time.

27 Mar 13

Ibn `Atta’ Words of Wisdom: Reflection: A Marvelous Form of Worship

In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa'illah As-Sakandari says: Bury yourself in the land of anonymity. A seed that is never buried underground will never produce. There is nothing more beneficial to the heart than an isolation that allows it to enter a state of…

27 Mar 13

Ibn `Ataa’s Words of Wisdom: Do You Truly Rely on God?

In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa'illah As-Sakandari says: Save yourself from worrying. Somebody else already took care of your affairs for you.

26 Mar 13

Ibn `Attaa’ Words of Wisdom: Mercy with People’s Faults

In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa'illah As-Sakandari says: A person, who learns of people’s secrets and does not have Godly mercy on them, brings upon himself great danger and disaster.

March 26, 2013
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In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa'illah As-Sakandari says: If you find yourself having less hope in God when you make a mistake, then realize you are only relying on your work, not on God’s Mercy

March 26, 2013
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In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad ibn `Ataa'illah as-Sakandari says: How often has a long life brought about so little, and how often has a short life brought about so much. If someone’s life is blessed, he will reach, in a short time, bounties from Allah…

March 26, 2013
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In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa'illah As-Sakandari says: “Trying to discover the flaws within you is better than trying to discover the worlds hidden from you.”

26 Mar 13

Ibn `Attaa’ Words of Wisdom: Keeping Priorities Straight

In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa'illah As-Sakandari says: A sign of following one’s whims is to be active with optional good deeds while being lazy with required obligations.

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Ibn `Atta’ Words of Wisdom: Perfecting the Beginnings

from March 29 – April 1: “Conversations on Islamic Ethics” with Dr. Jasser Auda

Ibn `Atta’ Words of Wisdom: Seizing One’s Time

Ibn `Atta’ Words of Wisdom: Reflection: A Marvelous Form of Worship

Ibn `Ataa’s Words of Wisdom: Do You Truly Rely on God?

Ibn `Attaa’ Words of Wisdom: Mercy with People’s Faults

Ibn `Ataa’s Words of Wisdom: On Repentance and Hope

Ibn `Attaa’ Words of Wisdom: A Blessed Life and a Continuous Impact

Ibn `Atta’ Words of Wisdom: Discovering One’s Flaws

Ibn `Attaa’ Words of Wisdom: Keeping Priorities Straight