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06 Jun 17

The Best Way to Get Your Prayer Answered… Ibn `Atta’ Explains

In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa’illah As-Sakandari says: The best way to ask Him is through expressing your distress, and the fastest way to acquire His gifts is through expressing your humility and need. The word of wisdom under discussion is about du`aa’ (supplication). It is…

13 May 17

Ibn `Atta’ on Ascending Levels of Worship (Pearls of Wisdom)

Allah diversified the acts of worship for you because He knows how quickly you get bored. And He did not permit you certain acts of worship at certain times so you do not go to extremes. The objective is to perfect your prayers not to merely perform them. Not every…

23 Jan 17

Ibn `Atta’: Perfect Your Beginning – Words of Wisdom

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.” A servant journeying to Allah, who is…

24 Dec 16

Smile, Allah bless you! Khutba. Toronto Masjid

Toronto: In the midst of what we face these days, it is necessary to remember the example of Prophet Muhammad (s), who never lost his smile. He smiled out of faith, hope, charity, education and encouragement. Smile, Allah bless you! is the title of this Khutba

13 Dec 16

Maqasid with Dr. Jasser Auda on Deen TV Episode 6

Brother Ibrahim is a convert from the tribe of Xhausa (pronounced with a click before the h!), who studies Islam and also serve the Dawah/Islamic Call in the "ghettoes" of The Cape through singing and rapping.

13 Dec 16

Celebrating the Prophet’s Birth: Between Two Innovations

Jasser Auda. Celebrating the Prophet’s birth: Between two bid’as. Khutba. Washington – ADAMS Ashburn Dec 9 2016 In this Khutbah, Dr. Jasser Auda discusses the issue of celebrating the birth of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He approaches the question by tackling two innovations (Bid`ahs) that people…

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,…

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…

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…

20 Jun 16

Jasser Auda. Ibn Ataa (3): Relying on Allah

How to truly rely on Allah? Tawakkul: Save yourself from worrying; Somebody already took care of your affairs for you – Ibn Ataa. Let’s learn from the example of birds in their reliance on Allah.