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Realities of Faith relates to man's existence and his ultimate destiny. This book contains reflections on attitudes of the heart and soul, adapted from the writings of early scholars.

Realities of Faith

The worldly life is a short journey through one aspect of creation. This book contains studies pertaining to the heart and soul adapted from the writings of early scholars. They are the realities of faith, which include repentance, patience and worship.

Awakening (at-Tanbeeh)

All things in creation have a beginning, and our beginning is an awakening... the realization that within oneself all is not well. But every new beginning nullifies all that preceded it, and it is never too late to start.

Taking Account of the Self

The duty of enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong is especially difficult when practiced on one's own self. But a believer who knows the weaknesses of his soul can be on guard against whispering of the Shayṭān and not lose sight of the Straight Path.

Repentance (at-Tawbah)

Repentance ordered by Allah, and is required for all sins, great or small, apparent or hidden. When a soul sincerely repents and returns to Him, Allah turns back to His servant in acceptance and forgiveness.

The Feeling of Alienation (al-Ghurbah)

True believers are a small minority, often living as strangers within society. Some early scholars advised, "Keep fast to the path of truth, and do not succumb to loneliness because of the few who tread it; and beware of the path of falsehood, and do not be deceived by the many headed on it to destruction."

Worship (al-‘Ibādah)

Worship is the right of the Creator upon His Creation. What distinguishes a Muslim believer from others is that he has shifted from the worship of other human beings, objects or ideologies, even his own inclinations, to the worship of his Creator and Sustainer.

Supplication (ad-Duʽaa')

Duʽaa' is an open line of communication between the servant and his Lord. It is an important form of worship and is evidence of one's belief in the power and ability of Allah, the Almighty. Our Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever would be pleased to have Allah respond to him during hardship and disaster should invoke Him often in times of ease."

Death (al-Mawt)

Death is an awesome reality facing every living being - an awakening after a dream, lucidity after confusion. It is a second birth into a greater life. The Qur’ān and Ḥadīth give clear descriptions of what happens at that time.

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We invite people from all walks of life who have enquiring minds, a need to nourish the soul, have been awakened to a purpose in life, have been searching for truth. Here you will discover much of what you always wanted to know.