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...
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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...
Why Difficulties Come from Your Closest and Dearest [Hikam 235]
“He only made affliction come at the hands of people so that you do not repose in them. He wanted to drive you of everything s...
Your Obedience Is Just an Excuse to Give You Something [Hikam 211]
“Your obedience does not benefit Him,and your disobedience does not harm Him. It is only for your own good that He commanded t...
The Satisfaction of the Knower of Allah [Hikam 169]
The Shaykh discusses with great detail different spiritual states Allah Most High enters upon His close servants. Each state manifes...
