Basics of Islam

The Shrine of Ishq

Walking on the path of love and divine slavery towards God, as I close my eye and ground my feet and my head rests on this floor. I long for Your love and me longing in regret, in woo on me is lacking in loyalty. My efforts for this blessed water from my eyes that

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Basics of Islam

Guarding oneself

I am sharing some of amazing concepts of our beloved prophet Muhammad(PBUH) and other great prophets written and explained further beautifully and very intelligently by Imam Jaf’far al-Sadiq. I hope you will get time to read it. On Knowledge The Holy Prophet said, ‘Whoever knows his own self knows his Lord; moreover, you should acquire

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Labbaik Ya Hussain (rz)

Yet the pain comes back with my Love far away smiling and I burn like a candle with its wax dripping on the ground. My flame is my soul and its light will never end but the wax is my body dripping through the tides of time ending too soon. I fear this life is

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Basics of Islam

Is the Quran the word of God?

Is the Quran the true word of God? Is there a God? Can it be proven scientifically? “These were the questions that came to my mind on this journey of exploration, study and an effort to let go of faith and truley believe or disbelieve.- Sheraz” Muslims believe in monotheism and believe in One God

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Basics of Islam

The most Merciful The most Gracious

Today we recited the following aya from the first Surah of the Quran “Surah Fatiha” Quran 1:3. Reciting the aya 7 times with meaning and sharing it amongst the group opened a new chapter of understanding that admittedly was not seen before. Here is the summary of the collection of understanding that was shared. First

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Concepts

A letter to my Love

In the myst of life, I stand stranded, like a runner tired after a marathon. My race has been running afterlife and in an effort to perform and compete I forgot your thoughts just for a day. Now it feels like nothing matters but to stop running and connect back with You. In that moment

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Quotes

First love story

The minute I heard a forlk tale of love, I started looking for you, not knowing How blind that was. Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along. Rumi

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Books

Masnavi Rumi – English Translation

This is one of the best translation of Rumi’s Masnavi. The book is written in a very unique style where you start with reading a short story and lead you to short poetry session. The writing style compels you to be mesmerised by Rumi’s poetry and touches your soul in different styles. Rumi is one

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In Your Rhythms of Love

In the rhythms of Your Love swirling around me I have lost myself and then found You In the misery of my selfishness I had forgotten the ecstasy of Your connection In the pain of my soul always searching for You Once again it brings me to your door steps of peace Like a dog

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Basics of Islam

What is True Aroma of Islam?

Sufism is about taking the recitation of the Quran with the tongue and turning it into a recitation with the heart. It’s about adhering to the Sharia not because of an ulterior motive of obtaining Paradise or avoiding Hell, but because God is deserving of it. It’s the ultimate realization of the love of God

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Abdul Qadir Jilani

Secrets of Secrets by Abdul Qadir Jilani

Step out of your own self and keep your distance from it. Practice detachment from your possessiveness, and surrender everything to Allah. Become His doorman at the door of your heart, obeying His command by admitting those He instructs you to admit, and respecting His prohibition by shutting out those He instructs you to turn

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Basics of Islam

Keep us on the right path

  Some thoughts: The one who keeps Allah’s love embraces the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad. Having moments of being unconscious of Allah (sw) and His love leads to His displeasure and then leads to being astray for longer. Bulleh Shah said “Eek pal ghafil tey eek pal kafir” Allah is also asking about being

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Poetry

A child as I wait for You my lord

These tears touching my chest and curled lips trembling I gaze at Your sky like a child try to see his father’s face  With hope and fear I long for You waiting for that Gaze again From the friendship of Your ground on which my face sits I kiss it as if I kiss Your

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Basics of Islam

Social Interaction

Whoever is sincere and humble before Allah in his innermost being will have good social interaction externally. Keep company with people for the sake of Allah and do not keep company merely for your own share of worldly affairs, for seeking rank, showing off, or for reputation. Do not cross the limits of the Law for

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Bulle Shah (rz)

Its only You my Love my Lord nothing else – Bulleh Shah’s poetry

Translated in English Reading million books you have attained to become highest in knowledge But you never have tried to read yourself We run and run to temples and mosques But never tried to entre own hearts We try to fight the Satan everyday for nothing But we have never fought our heart’s inner desires Bulle

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Basics of Islam

Ablution of the Soul

Just like we do the Wazu of physical body cleaning it for it to be ready for prayer and talk with the Creator. Likewise, the soul is cleaned through sessions where you leave the life behind and connect with Allah (SW). These moments where your eyes create the water that cleans your soul and heart

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Aroma of Islam

The true exploration of God true religion. Many have lost the full understanding of unseen and have started to follow what they see others do. It is the right time to make a valid effort to ensure that our sacred teachings and Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him) that is based on Love

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