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04 Nov 16

Ibn Ataa: How Sincerity Revives Actions

In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa’illah As-Sakandari says: “Actions are like statues that only come to life with the spirit of sincerity”. Sincerity to Allah is more fundamental than relying on Allah, since it has to do with a deeper level of faith in Him,…
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01 Nov 16

The Quran: The Mentor for Mankind

The Islamic Institute of Toronto (IIT) is one of those model mosques that truly apply the Sunnah of the Prophet (s) in men and women’s rows, without going to either extreme. I was happy to give the Khutba there last week (video link here) on the Quran as Allah’s guidance…
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01 Nov 16

Trained Ulama, Muftis and Imams

One of the major needs for Muslim communities everywhere is trained Ulama, Muftis and Imams. Without proper training and especially versing them in Maqasid Al-Shariah, Imams and Muftis become victims of corrupt ideologies that claim falsely to be Islamic while they are the furthest from the principles of Islam, and…
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20 Jun 16

Ibn`Atta’: Discovering One’s Flaws

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.” One may start his journey to Allah the right way. But unfortunately, he might feel self-conceit or feel that he…
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29 May 16

Praying by a Non-Muslim?

Aboutislam.net Question I am originally Christian and for the last year I have been discovering Islam. I have now stopped going to church and praying according to the Christian tradition because I gradually became unconvinced of the key Christian teachings about Jesus. I am missing prayer very much, and I…
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