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The Heart (5) - Love of this World by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Heart (4) - Light of Allah (SWT) by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Heart (2) - Dhaat and Sifaat by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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6 - His Praise of Allah (SWT) by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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3 - His Relationship with Salah by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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11 - His Simplicity and Spontaneity by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Engaging with Awareness & Sensitivity by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Stability Through Orbit - Part 2 by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 2 - Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 5 - Reciting Quran by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 3 - Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Stability Through Orbit - Part 1 by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Virtues of Visiting Rasulullah (S) by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 2 - Zakat & Charity by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 4 - Rights of Others (2) by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 3 - Rights Of Others (1) by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Prophet's Dua (10) - Guiding & Seeking Guidance by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Prophet's Dua (9) - Beautify with Iman by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Seeing and Meeting Allah (SWT) by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Prophet's Dua (7) - Easy Life After Death by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Prophet's Dua (6) - Contentment by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Prophet's Dua - Part 5 by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Enlightened Homes - Tip 10: Be an Endless Source of Encouragement by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Enlightened Homes - Tip 9: Prevent Situations That Lead to Impulsivity and Rage by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Enlightened Homes - Tip 8: Open Your Home to Guests and Honor Them by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Enlightened Homes - Tip 7: Exemplify the Many Layers of Hijab by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Enlightened Homes - Tip 6: Show Affection to Your Children by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Enlightened Homes - Tip 5: Be Fully Present and Encourage Presence by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Enlightened Homes - Tip 4: Balance Service with Personal Spiritual Growth by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Enlightened Homes - Tip 3: Fill Your Home with Allah’s (SWT) Remembrance by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Enlightened Homes - Tip 2: Declutter & Maintain Tidiness by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Enlightened Homes - Tip 1: Enter with Allah’s (SWT) Name and Greet Everyone by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Prophet's Dua - Part 4 by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Prophet's Dua - Part 3 by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 6 - Expressing His Greatness by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 4 - What They Truly Sought by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 3 - When Under Stress by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 2 - Apologizing to Allah by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 6 - Allah's ﷻ Beneficence by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 4 - Allah's ﷻ Will by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 3 - Sincerity & Prayer by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Prophet's Dua - Part 2 by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 6 - Dua & Companionship by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Prophet (S) Whispers a Secret by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Seeking Excellence in Everything by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 7 – The Ephemerality of This World by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 5 – The Heart and Its Challengers by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 4 – Love of Allah and Veneration by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 3 – Traveling on Two Wings: Allah’s Perfection and Our Dependence by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 2 – Tawbah and Istighfar: A Marker of Success by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Session 1 – The 3 Conditions of the Believer by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Multiplier of Sincerity (Part 2) by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Multiplier of Sincerity by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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The Vastness of Allah's Attention by Shaykh Ashhar Ali
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Istikharah and Istisharah by Spiritual Development
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Identifying My Resource by Spiritual Development
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Placing Responsibilities in Order by Spiritual Development
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A Sign of Allah's Attention by Spiritual Development
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Session 7 – Protecting from Calamity by Spiritual Development
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Session 6 – A Bird’s Eye View by Spiritual Development
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Session 5 – My Response to Calamity by Spiritual Development
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Session 4 – The Emotional Response to Tribulations by Spiritual Development
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Session 3 – The Master Planner by Spiritual Development
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Session 2 – Trials as a Manifestation of Love by Spiritual Development
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Session 1 – Putting Calamities into Perspective by Spiritual Development
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Redefining Success And Failure by Spiritual Development
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Abu Bakr - The Best Friend by Spiritual Development
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Abu Bakr - The Facilitator by Spiritual Development
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Being Grateful - Part 2 by Spiritual Development
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Being Grateful - Part 1 by Spiritual Development
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The Haramayn's Focus On Salah by Spiritual Development
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Expressing Love In The Haramayn by Spiritual Development
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Seeking Purity From The Haramayn by Spiritual Development
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Ayyuhal Walad: 'Oh My Son': Session 4 by Spiritual Development
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Ayyuhal Walad: 'Oh My Son': Session 3 by Spiritual Development
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Ayyuhal Walad: 'Oh My Son': Session 2 by Spiritual Development
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Ayyuhal Walad: 'Oh My Son': Session 1 by Spiritual Development
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The Journey To The Haramayn by Spiritual Development
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The Sanctity Of The Haramayn by Spiritual Development
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Dhul Hijjah: Admiring Our Foundations by Spiritual Development
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Advices Of The Deceased by Spiritual Development
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Succeeding After Ramadan by Spiritual Development
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Filling Our Book With Repentance by Spiritual Development
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This class focuses on specific Prophetic Hadith that will assist us in increasing love within our homes and relationships.
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Filling Our Homes With Love - Hadith 8 - Positivity by Spiritual Development
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Filling Our Homes With Love - Hadith 7b - The Home's Extension by Spiritual Development
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Filling Our Homes With Love - Hadith 7a - Serving The Home by Spiritual Development
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Filling Our Homes With Love - Hadith 6 - Dhikr Brings Life by Spiritual Development
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Filling Our Homes With Love - Hadith 5 - Decluttering Spaces by Spiritual Development
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Filling Our Homes With Love - Hadith 4 - Displaying Affection by Spiritual Development
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Filling Our Homes With Love - Hadith 3 - Being Present by Spiritual Development
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Filling Our Homes With Love - Hadith 2 - Entering by Spiritual Development
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This class focuses on specific Prophetic Hadith that will assist us in increasing love within our homes and relationships.
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Sunnah and Wellness - Gratitude and Positive Thinking (02/08/2020) by Spiritual Development
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The rapid advances in technology have, over the years, allowed us to yield results quickly with only minimal effort. Items can be purchased with the swipe of a button, relatives can be contacted within seconds, and “fast food” can be ordered and consumed without moving from our couch. However, progress in deen takes time and is not hastened by human advancements. Achieving our goals of attaining Allah’s ﷻ pleasure and emulating the lifestyle of Rasulullah ﷺ requires a consistent effort, even if the effort is minimal, and its results are only seen over time.
Hence, one key to succeed in this endeavor is to create opportunities for ourselves that maximize on small deeds that may be performed consistently. One example includes placing a miswak next to our toothbrush, so that we reflexively cleanse our teeth with the tool that is most beloved to the Prophet ﷺ. As the Prophet ﷺ has informed us: “The most beloved actions to Allah ﷻ are those that are performed consistently, even if they are few.” The benefits of such actions may take months, years, or even a lifetime to see.
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Sunnah and Wellness - Finance (02/08/2020) by Spiritual Development
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Sunnah and Wellness - Simplicity & Decluttering (02/08/2020) by Spiritual Development
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As human beings, we struggle to act in a manner that aligns with our long-term goals, as its benefit is not readily apparent to us. For example, if we set a goal that will provide us benefit in 5 years, we struggle and succumb to temptation that would bring a mere short-term benefit. One way to bypass this challenge is by creating a system that rewards short-term behaviors that benefit us in the long-term.
As believers, our long-term encompasses another life i.e. the akhirah. The rewards that are present in jannah are not perceivable in this moment. As a result, we tend to behave in ways that please our nafs (desires) as we are rewarded immediately, even though it may ultimately be of detriment.
But, by designing systems that provide a short-term reward, we can motivate ourselves to perform righteous deeds and refrain from sin -- i.e. behaviors that are aligned with our long-term goal -- and earn the pleasure of Allah ﷻ.
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The Believer should recognize that only Allah ﷻ is capable of fulfilling all of his or her needs, and therefore, only Allah ﷻ is worthy of his or her full attention.
The attention of human beings has inherent limitations, due to which human beings are limited in their ability to direct their attention in multiple directions. The human mind can only attend to one, maybe two, tasks at any given time. The goal of the believer is to focus his or her attention exclusively toward Allah ﷻ, not just while engaged in acts of worship, but at all times. However, this becomes challenging when our attention is being pulled in multiple directions in the form of people, lifestyles, devices, etc., all of which are vying to draw our attention towards them. The one who seeks nearness to Allah ﷻ recognizes that only Allah ﷻ is worthy of attention.
Our focus should be on Him and our attention should be directed toward Him. Turning one’s attention away from Allah ﷻ and toward that which distracts us from Him carries certain implications. Allah ﷻ rhetorically asks the Believers in the Qur’an: “Is Allah ﷻ not sufficient for His servant?” By asking this question, Allah ﷻ makes clear that He, and only He, is able to fulfill His Believer’s every need. Why should we look elsewhere? Why direct our attention toward anything other than Allah ﷻ? Is anything truly worthy of our attention but Allah ﷻ? The Creator and Sustainer of the Universe is not to be competed with. Hence, the Believer should strive to focus their attention fully toward Allah ﷻ, His greatness and His attributes, and become so deep and constant in this reflection that they have no desire to turn their attention elsewhere.
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Every human being desires attention. While the majority of the world is concerned with seeking the attention of human beings, often to the point of obsession, the believer is concerned with obtaining the attention of Allah ﷻ. The attention of people inherently carries two possible harms: (1) it may carry with it the evil eye that the Qur’an and the Prophet ﷺ have warned us about; (2) it comes with judgment and criticism that is damaging to the human psyche. The attention of Allah ﷻ, however, is inherently beneficial, and carries with it a resulting goodness, both in this life and in the hereafter.
Today, many of us have chosen to make our lives public, in hopes that the attention of others will fulfill us in some way. Instead, we see around us the damaging effects of the attention of public life. We should seek to fill the void of desiring attention only through the special attention of Allah ﷻ.
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Among the most powerful forces in the universe is the force of love. It is love that drives a human being to undergo extreme sacrifices. An example of this is the love that a mother has for her child; the sacrifices she is willing to make for her child would otherwise be unfathomable, but her love for her child drives her to do so, without any hesitancy or expectation. As Muslims, if we desire to make sacrifices for our deen, then our focus should be on developing a deep love for Allah ﷻ in our hearts. This will, in turn, allow us to make consistent and meaningful strides in our deen. If our heart is devoid of His ﷻ love, then our actions will simply be motions, our responsibilities merely a burden. But, if we were to fall in love with Allah ﷻ, then all of the sacrifices would become pleasurable. We should all reflect on the state of our hearts and on the depth of our love for Allah ﷻ.
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When a patient struggles with symptoms of physical disease, they receive some comfort in knowing the cause and the source of the symptoms. Similarly, when a believer is afflicted with a difficulty, they receive comfort in knowing its origins, specifically that it is from Allah ﷻ. As believers, we have a distinct advantage over others in knowing where our tribulations come from, whether they be individual tests such as illness or financial hardship, or communal tests such as natural disasters.
Allah ﷻ reminds us in Surah Yunus that only He can afflict difficulties and only He can remove difficulties. Thus, the true believer turns to Allah ﷻ at the onset of difficulties, recognizing they only come from Him, and also seeks alleviation from those difficulties from Allah ﷻ, recognizing that all the worldly means that have been designed to alleviate tribulations are dependent on the permission of Allah ﷻ, however independent they may seem. Depth in dhikr allows us to fully internalize these two notions.
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Tests, trials, tribulations and tragedy are all intrinsically part of the human experience, and our faith in Allah ﷻ makes it easier for us to handle them whenever they befall.. We believe that tests are for everyone, including those most beloved to Allah ﷻ -- even the prophets, such as Ibrahim (AS), were tested by Allah ﷻ. By appreciating that we are not alone, we are provided with a sense of relief. Whenever a difficulty afflicts us, the appropriate response of the believer is “inna lillahi, wa inna ilayhi raji’un” -- Indeed to Allah ﷻ we belong, and indeed to Him is our return. This statement provides a sense of comfort for the believer. We find solace in recognizing that a Higher Being is fully responsible for us, and that, ultimately, we will return to Him in the hereafter, a time and place where all prior difficulties will be forgotten.
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Allah ﷻ tests all believers in various ways in order to verify their weighty claim of iman.
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Our obedience to Allah ﷻ occurs year-round and is not confined to specific seasons.
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Session 7 - Protection from hypocrisy, provides the face's radiance, and the witnessing of the world by Spiritual Development
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Session 6 - Physical strength, the currency of jannah by Spiritual Development
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Session 5 - Replaces superogatory acts, Makes deen enjoyable, Soothes from difficulty by Spiritual Development
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Session 4 - Salah: the pinnacle of remembrance by Spiritual Development
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Session 2 - Stations of sulook, wilaayah, & cure for the heart by Spiritual Development
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Session 3 - Gratitude, attracting mercy by Spiritual Development
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Session 1 - Remembrance is a light by Spiritual Development
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The month of ramadan is specially designed to force spiritual benefit upon the believer.
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The arrival of Ramadan should be anticipated, prepared for, and welcomed with excitement.
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The positive effects that one normally receives from suhbah, or physical company of the righteous, can be attained through other means in certain circumstances.
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Suhbah, or companionship, is a vital component to spiritual progression.
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Encouraging Others Toward Deen - Part 4 (03/03/2019) by Spiritual Development
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Encouraging Others Toward Deen - Part 3 (02/17/2019) by Spiritual Development
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Encouraging Others Toward Deen - Part 2 (02/03/2019) by Spiritual Development
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Encouraging Others Toward Deen - Part 1 (01/20/2019) by Spiritual Development
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Valuing Time (12/15/2018) by Spiritual Development
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Attributes of a Salik (11/30/2018) by Spiritual Development
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Praiseworthy Traits - Talk 9 by Spiritual Development
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Praiseworthy Traits - Talk 10 by Spiritual Development
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Developing the Soul - Talk 1 by Spiritual Development
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Developing the Soul - Talk 7 by Spiritual Development
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Developing the Soul - Talk 8 by Spiritual Development
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Developing an Expansive Heart by Spiritual Development
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Avoiding Major Pitfalls (11/17/2018) by Spiritual Development
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The Addictions of Life by Spiritual Development
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Understanding Isteghfar by Spiritual Development
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Appreciating our Limits by Spiritual Development
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Late Night Reflection - Talk 1 by Spiritual Development
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Late Night Reflection - Talk 5 by Spiritual Development
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Late Night Reflection - Talk 2 by Spiritual Development
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Late Night Reflection - Talk 7 by Spiritual Development
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Late Night Reflection - Talk 6 by Spiritual Development
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Late Night Reflection - Talk 4 by Spiritual Development
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Late Night Reflection - Talk 3 by Spiritual Development
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Seven Sources of Eternal Reward by Spiritual Development
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Identifying Our Weakness by Spiritual Development
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Repelling Allah’s Mercy by Spiritual Development
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The Bargain Of Paradise by Spiritual Development
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One of the signs of Allah ﷻ is the frigid weather. Checking the forecast during this time provides two benefits. First, it helps an individual prioritize between those tasks that are most important and those that can wait until the weather improves. Second, checking the forecast informs of when the cold weather will end. This serves to inspire hope that a better forecast lies ahead. Similar to this is the example of the life of this world in relation to Paradise. Every believer’s life harbors challenges, but the knowledge of Heaven as their final abode encourages them to prioritize their actions to those things that are relevant to the hereafter. In addition, knowing that Paradise is promised to all believers serves as a motivation to strive through the challenges which befall them in this world.
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Session 2: Love, Vigilance, and Our Spiritual Qiblah by Spiritual Development
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Nisbah - A Lasting Connection by Spiritual Development
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Session 3: Qurb (Nearness), Hayba, and Nourishment by Spiritual Development
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Session 4: Safety from Forgetfulness by Spiritual Development
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Remember Allah, Be Shaded by Allah by Spiritual Development
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Session 5: Heaven of this World by Spiritual Development
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Session 6: The Heart's Polish, a Form of Supplication, & Effortless Worship by Spiritual Development
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Session 7: The Gatherings of Remembrance by Spiritual Development
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Session 8: Dhikr - Practical Aspects, Personal Goals by Spiritual Development
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The Power of Two Rak'ahs by Spiritual Development
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Lessons from a Snowstorm by Spiritual Development
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Attracting Love Through the Sunnah by Spiritual Development
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Purification and Advancement Through Difficulty by Spiritual Development
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Expressing Our Pleasure by Spiritual Development
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Progressing Through Service by Spiritual Development
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Our First Meeting with the Prophet by Spiritual Development
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When Looking in the Mirror by Spiritual Development
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When Entering the Home by Spiritual Development
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When Seeing a Muslim Happy by Spiritual Development
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A Daily Dhikr for Protection by Spiritual Development
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Dhikr as Our Nourishment by Spiritual Development
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The Contigency of Self-Purification by Spiritual Development
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Attributing Our Progress to Allah by Spiritual Development
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Fulfilling the Right of Each Moment by Spiritual Development
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Appreciating Allah's Guidance by Spiritual Development
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Two Mercies Underrecognized by Spiritual Development
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Starting Our Day Right by Spiritual Development
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Neglecting Allah, Neglecting Ourselves by Spiritual Development
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Ramadan - Directing Our Attention to Allah by Spiritual Development
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Placing Emphasis on Our Salah by Spiritual Development
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The Deliverance of Imam Ghazali by Spiritual Development
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Seclusion & Its Benefits by Spiritual Development
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Goals and Progress in One's Journey by Spiritual Development
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Accountability on the Day of Judgment by Spiritual Development
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Encounters in the Grave by Spiritual Development
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The Inevitability of Demise by Spiritual Development
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Insights into the Hereafter by Spiritual Development
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Becoming Excited About Ramadan by Spiritual Development
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Five Benefits of Fasting by Spiritual Development
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The Root of all Problems by Spiritual Development
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Qualities of a Believer by Spiritual Development
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The Meaning of Excellence by Spiritual Development
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Dhul Hijjah: True Friendship by Spiritual Development
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The Day of the Convenant by Spiritual Development
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Forbearance Exemplified by Spiritual Development
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Being Vigilant Over Our Hearts by Spiritual Development
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Roadblocks to Selflessness by Spiritual Development
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Harboring Ill Feelings by Spiritual Development
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Understanding the Mechanisms of Progression by Spiritual Development
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Preparation of the Elite by Spiritual Development
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Seeking Guidance and Establishing a Routine by Spiritual Development
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Redirecting our Criticism by Spiritual Development
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Seeking Out the Positive by Spiritual Development
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Seizing The Oppurtunity by Spiritual Development
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Being Content with Allah by Spiritual Development
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Seeking & Being Sought by Spiritual Development
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Valuing The Gatherings Of Remembrance by Spiritual Development
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Strengthening Our Connection with Allah by Spiritual Development
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Returning Back To Allah by Spiritual Development
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Being Patient for Allah's Sake by Spiritual Development
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Achieving Excellence in Deen by Spiritual Development
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