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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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