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The reality of the ego
Source: osmannuritopbas.com
By: Shaykh Osman Nuri Topbas
Man gives directions to his life depending on the exact nature of the battle taking place in his inner dimension between the animal and lordly souls. When the lordly soul wins the battle, man becomes inclined towards good deeds and morality. But when the animal soul takes the control, man becomes inclined towards all kinds of sin and immorality. Man’s responsibility for his actions is based on his preferences and decisions between good and evil deeds. Since man is given a capacity to perform his actions in accordance with his free will, and thereby take his animal soul under control to a certain extent, he is liable for what he does and eligible for both reward and punishment.
The Pervasive Effects of Humility
By: Lobna Mulla
Source: http://www.suhaibwebb.com/
“A spoonful of humility a day, keeps the ego away.” Well, it’s not the original saying, but it sends a clear message. Truly realizing the benefits of being humble can assist us in achieving success not only in this life, but also in the hereafter.
According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, to be humble is to not be proud, arrogant, or assertive. In Arabic, tawaada (humility) literally means to lower one’s self or to submit. Taking these definitions together and adding the characteristic of humility as relayed in Qur’anic verses and Prophetic examples, we begin to have a richer understanding of its importance and practical applications.
Basics of Islam: Types of Nafs
Source: islamicity.com
By: Muhammad ‘Afifi al-‘Akiti
Praise be Allah, Who has adorned the aspect of man by granting him good stature and proportion, Safeguarding him from increase and decline in his aspect and measurements, We ask for His forgiveness and guidance, We seek refuge from the evils, which are in ourselves and the wicked in our actions, And may the blessings and salutations be invoked upon Muhammad, His Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم).
To proceed:
“As for whoever exceeded the limits and preferred the life of this world, surely his abode will be the Fire; and as for whoever feared to stand before his Lord and restrained the desires of his self, surely his abode will be the Garden.” (Sura 79:39-40)
What is true happiness? (Video)
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf explains the reality of the relationship between Religion, the ego, the enemies of the soul, virtue, life, love, and true happiness.
Hamza Yusus lectures…
Halal and Haram on Social Media
Source: http://maestrouzy.com
By: Uzman Muhajir
Numerous Facebook notifications as usual. Click, click, click. Friends abuzz, annoying-funny-repetitive posts all over your news feed. Just another day on your profile. Messages are next in line for your attention. Click, comment, click, comment. Okay, done… oh, look a message in “other”, who is it you wonder? And with that your nafs begins to find entertainment from this prospect, stroking your ego, amusing you even if you feel somewhat violated from the message of “Salam” or “Alaykumsalam” or “Hey (and your name), how are you?”. This is what social media is, an endless space. With an endless amount of people, and a major platform for communication.But what kind of communication?
Illuminati Propaganda at MTV VMA’s Confirmed, According to Spin Magazine (Video)
SPIN Magazine: Illuminati Propaganda at MTV VMAs Through and Through.
He who thinks he is better than others, ends up alone.
He who thinks he is better than others, ends up alone.
El que piensa que es mejor que los demás, se queda sola.
Hij die denkt dat hij beter is dan anderen, eindigt alleen.
Celui qui pense qu’il est meilleur que les autres, se retrouve seule.
Wer denkt, er sei besser als andere, endet allein.
Tā shuí rènwéi zìjǐ shì bǐ biérén gèng hǎo, dúzì jiéshùle.
Den som tror att han är bättre än andra, hamnar ensam.
Tot, kto dumayet, chto on luchshe, chem drugiye , v konechnom itoge v odinochku.
O diğerlerinden daha iyi olduğunu düşünüyor O, yalnız biter.
Chi pensa di essere migliore degli altri, finisce da solo.
Dia yang berpikir ia lebih baik daripada yang lain, berakhir sendirian.
Fasting is not about diet of burning calories. (IMAGE)
“Fasting is not about diet of burning calories. But burning of Pride, Ego and Sins.”
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