The Test of Time

The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Take benefit of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your wealth before your poverty, your free-time before your preoccupation, and your… Read More →

'And That Is What Life Has Taught Me' [Part 3]

Reblogged from |-| Fajr |-|: As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah “There is no good in a ruler whose religion does not rule him, and there is no good in an intelligent one whose intellect… Read More →

Al Hikam of Ibn Ata ‘Illah: Part 2

(Continued from Part 1) You have not abandoned ignorance at all If you want something to take place in any moment Other than what Allah has manifested in it. You put off action… Read More →

Fork In The Road

Time and time again we face having to make decisions in life. Some seem particularly important such as matters regarding marriage, moving house, going to university or deciding between a chocolate soufflé and… Read More →

Where True Strength Lies

When wronged by someone, it is our natural human instinct to react with anger, resentment and vengeance. I doubt that few of us would be able to deny this. If we are ill-treated,… Read More →

Al Hikam of Ibn Ata ‘Illah: Part 1

A feeling of discouragement when you slip up, is a sure sign that you put your faith in deeds. Your desire to withdraw from everything when Allah has involved you in the world… Read More →

Give Thought

Again the other day it was raining as I was coming home on the train, and I sat there gazing out at the fields from in between the raindrops that had settled on… Read More →

The Song of The Reed

Now listen to this reed-flute’s deep lament About the heartache being apart has meant: “Since from the reed-bed they uprooted me My song’s expressed each human’s agony, A breast which separation’s split in… Read More →

Alone?

Do you ever feel lonely sometimes? – Even with hundreds of people around you, who keep in touch with you, have fun with you, go out of their way to wish you happy… Read More →

Inspiring Words.

“Once you begin to see everything beautiful as only a reflection of God’s beauty, you will learn to love the right way: for His sake. Everything and everyone you love will be for,… Read More →