Friday, January 11, 2008

Fundamental Words



There are things that we find interesting, so we chat with people about them.

Then there are things which are important to us, so when we talk to people about them the words come from us with passion, feeling and real meaning.

And then there are things that are at the very heart of ourselves. The essence of our being does not wait for the mind's permission or for the right words, they are fundamental words of faith.

Consider the words of the Adhan: A single calling voice, one believer, inviting us to something so essential and unbounded, something the mind can neither fathom nor hold it back.

The essence of our nafs is the need to cry -- "Allahu Akbar..."

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

(untitled)



A small portion
everyday

Even just a
little

A single
juz

Fisibilillah

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Your prescription!



Having gazed at your navel for a considerable period of time, you are now despondent.

Remember Islam is like a doctor with a diagnosis that explains all the illness you have picked up over the years. Our deen is a written prescription directing you on a sure path in this dunya.

Allahu akbar! What joy, what peace!