Islamic Books

Chapter 4 On the States That Occur During Wayfaring Before the Attainment of the Goal This chapter consists of six sections: Section one: on aspiration (iradah) Section two: on longing (shawq) Section three: on love (mahabbah) Section four: on...

Chapter 4 On the States That Occur During Wayfari...

Chapter 3 On Wayfaring in the Quest of Perfection, and the States of the Wayfarer This chapter consists of six sections: Section one: on solitude (khalwah) Section two: on contemplation (tafakkur) Section three: on fear (khawf) Section four: on...

Chapter 3 On Wayfaring in the Quest of Perfection...

Chapter 2 On the Removal of Obstacles and Hindrances from the Wayfarer's Path This chapter consists of six sections: Section one: on repentance (tawbah). Section two: on abstinence (zuhd). Section three: on poverty (Faqr). Section four: on self...

Chapter 2 On the Removal of Obstacles and Hindran...

The Attributes of the Noble by : Khwajah Nasir al-Din al-Tusi Introduction In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Immeasurable thanks are due to God, Whose reality no intellect can fathom and the knowledge of whose Being no thought o...

The Attributes of the Noble by : Khwajah Nasir a...

The Attributes of the Noble by : Khwajah Nasir al-Din al-Tusi Introduction Chapter 1 : Concerning the Starting Point of the Journey and its Requisites Chapter 2 : On the Removal of Obstacles and Hindrances from the Wayfarer's Path Chapter 3 : O...

The Attributes of the Noble by : Khwajah Nasir a...

Greed On the Necessities of Life In this life our existence is surrounded by certain necessities which hold a tight grip on us from the day that we are born. Some of these necessities such as food, clothes and shelter are basic and the preservation...

Greed On the Necessities of Life In this life ou...

Breach of Promises Various Responsibilities Man comes to realize his responsibilities only when he reaches the stage of distinguishing between right and wrong. It is then that he can bear to observe the commands of the system of life and adhere to ...

Breach of Promises Various Responsibilities Man ...

Enmity and Hatred Why Should We Not Forgive? Man undoubtedly cannot avoid society and live in seclusion. He is a dependent creature whose needs know no limit. The fact that man is socially dependent conforms to his nature and needs, enabling him to...

Enmity and Hatred Why Should We Not Forgive? Man...

Conceit The Light of Love in the Horizon of Life It is love that lights the horizons of life. Love plays deep and vast roles in man's material and spiritual development; it holds magnificient and astonishing power. This power was implemented in man...

Conceit The Light of Love in the Horizon of Life ...

The Sarcastic and the Insulters It is the nature of some people to search for the faults, mistakes, and secrets of others and to criticize and blame them for these shortcomings. Yet in most circumstances, these people's faults and shortcomings great...

The Sarcastic and the Insulters It is the nature ...

Hypocrisy: The Ugliest Trait Hypocrisy is Undoubtedly one of the most detestable qualities. It is in man's nature to accept happiness and freedom; and to upgrade itself to the highest degree of dignity. Yet when man becomes polluted with lying, viol...

Hypocrisy: The Ugliest Trait Hypocrisy is Undoubt...

Islam Verses On Pessimism The Holy Quran clearly counts pessimism and ill thinking among the sins and evil deeds and warns. Muslims about thinking negatively of each other. "O you who believe! Avoid most suspicion, for surely suspicion in some cas...

Islam Verses On Pessimism The Holy Quran clearly ...

The Prophet of Islam : The Perfect Exemplar We all know that one of the most important factors of Islam's advancement was the perfect conduct of tile Prophet (S.A.W.). This fact is stated in the Holy Quran where Allah, the Almighty, says: "And had ...

The Prophet of Islam : The Perfect Exemplar We al...

Youth and Morals Foreword We have seen many a nation and person who apparently lived under certain conditions, yet we witnessed how selected individuals or groups among them excelled and took the lead in the field of civilization. Among these grou...

Youth and Morals Foreword We have seen many a na...

Youth and Morals Foreword Introduction Ill Nature The Value of Friendship Ill-Natured Individuals are Resentful The Prophet of Islam: The Perfect Exemplar Optimism Trust and Peace of Mind The Effects of Optimism Islam Calls for Optimism and...

Youth and Morals Foreword Introduction Ill Natu...

7) Signs of Pride in Man The following are the signs evident in a proud person : 1. Whilst discussing a matter with associates, it will be difficult for him to accept the facts presented by them. If he acknowledges the other person’s view, it would...

7) Signs of Pride in Man The following are the si...

6) Types of Kibr Basically, Kibr is of three types : 1. Kibr on Allah (s.w.t.) 2. Kibr on the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) and the Imams (a.s.) 3. Kibr on people. Each of the above has been discussed in the following pages : 1. Kibr on Allah There ar...

6) Types of Kibr Basically, Kibr is of three type...

Pride by : Mujahidali A.R. Sheriff Preface Man by nature has a driving desire to achieve success and happiness in this life. All his efforts and struggles in the day to day life is basically aimed at acquiring these two things. However, inspite o...

Pride by : Mujahidali A.R. Sheriff Preface Man...

Pride by : Mujahidali A.R. Sheriff Preface 1. What is Kibr 2. Pride if for Allah, The Almighty 3. Incident of Prophet Yusuf (a.s.) 4. Reason for Kibr in man 5. Story of a King 6. Types of Kibr 7. Signs of Pride in man 8. Treatment for Kibr...

Pride by : Mujahidali A.R. Sheriff Preface 1. ...

Chapter 3 : Relation of Man with Nature This is a problem in itself, Is this a relationship of two strangers with one another or even the relation of a prisoner with jail, a bird with its cage, and Joseph with the well? Someone may say that being b...

Chapter 3 : Relation of Man with Nature This is a...

Chapter 2 : Nature of Man We know that there are different views about the nature of man, two of which stand opposed to each other: the view of the spiritualists and that of the materialists. According to spiritualists, man is a reality composed of...

Chapter 2 : Nature of Man We know that there are ...