How to Illuminate the Heart [Hikam 13]
“How can the heart be illuminated while the forms of creation are reflected in its mirror? Or how can it journey to God while...
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Scary Fear or Reverential Fear [Hikam 233]
“If fear is united with knowledge, then it is for you; if not, then it is against you”. A short discussion but highly in...
True Knowledge Removes the Veils [Hikam 196, 231 & 232]
“Beneficial knowledge is the one whose ray of light expands in the breast and uncovers the veil over the heart”. HIKAM 2...
Dragged to Paradise in Chains [Hikam 195]
“He knew of the irresolution of servants in dealing with Him, so He made obedience to Him obligatory for them. Thus, He drove...
Why is Worship at Fixed Times [Hikam 194]
“He laid down specific times for acts of obedience so that procrastination not divert you from them, and He made each time spa...
How to Get Rewarded for Your Bad Deeds [Hikam 50]
“There is no minor sin when His justice confronts you; and there is no major sin when His grace confronts you”. A discus...
The Wisdoms Behind the Five Prayers [Hikam 120]
“He knew of the existence of weakness in you, so He made the number of ritual prayers small; and He knew of your need of His g...
How to Not Get Bored With Worship [Hikam 118]
“Since God knows of the existence of weariness on your part, He has varied the acts of obedience for you; and since He knows o...
The Secrets of Enhancing the Prayer Salat [Hikam 119-120]
“Ritual prayer is a purification for hearts [from the impurities of sins] and an opening-up of the door of the invisible domai...
What Exactly is Nearness to Allah [Hikam 214]
“Your nearness to Him is that you contemplate His nearness. Otherwise, what comparison is there between you and the existence...