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Jun 16
Jasser Auda. Ibn Ataa (2): Hope & repent
Sections from a course on the words of wisdom of Ibn Ataa, given at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ramadan 1436 – 2015.
Jasser Auda. Ibn Ataa (1). Journeying to Allah?
A Journey to Allah: For the occasion of Ramadan, here is a series on reflections on the Words of Wisdom by Ibn Ataa. We start with the question: why do we “journey” to Allah? Isn’t he “close”? And what is the first step that we need to take…
Sufism Vs. Wahhabism
Sufism and Wahhabism are very general words that people use to mean a variety of things, good and evil, from the Islamic point of view. So, I will try to clarify all the different views about them regardless of the names and labels. Sufism: A Quest for Spirituality Originally,…
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Feb 16
On Repentance and Hope
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” When I have an intention to commence on a spiritual journey…
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Feb 16
A Blessed Life and a Continuous Impact
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 that cannot…
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Feb 14
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Apr 13
Prayers Despite Predestinated Adversities
Question: As-salamu alaykum. How does Islam view adversities in life? If our fate is already written by Allah, what is the need for praying: O Allah, save us from all fitnah (sedition) and masa'eb (hardships and sufferings) of life?
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Apr 13
The Role of the Mosque
In Islam, mosques are not just “places of prayers.” Mosques are – in modern terminology – community centers. The role of the mosque in Islam is one of the major things that have to be reformed before the Muslim nation is capable of recovering from its present status.
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Apr 13
Sufism and Wahhabism
Sufism and Wahhabism are very general words that people use to mean a variety of things, good and evil, from the Islamic point of view. So, I will try to clarify all the different views about them regardless of the names and labels.
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Mar 13
Ibn `Attaa’ Words of Wisdom: Certainty of Faith and Indifference about World
In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa'illah As-Sakandari says: If the light of deep faith shines on you, you will see the Hereafter before journeying to it, and you will see the trappings of this world vanishing before your eyes.
