Tag Archives: taming the ego

Spirituality

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Imam Kamau Ayyubi

I am trying to thread the path of tassawuf but my nafs overpowers me sometimes. I know it’s a difficult path but think it’s the way for me…. Continue reading →

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Unwilling Words comes in mind

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Ustadh Abdul Shakur Hadi

When ever I meet some one or think or pray, unwilling bad words comes in my mind… Continue reading →

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Cure for kibr, jealousy, self admiration

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Ustadh Abdul Shakur Hadi

I am ashamed to say that I have developed pride and self admiration,especially related to knowledge.I don’t recall having these qualities before but now they are destroying my daily life and above all, my connection with Allah SWT… Continue reading →

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Stages of the Seeker

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Eshaykh Staff

Could you please explain to me the stages of a seeker (salik) will pass through? Forgive me if this is not proper to be asked… Continue reading →

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Rabita Shareef

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Eshaykh Staff

Is it true, if I inshAllah attain annihilation in Mawlana Q.S., I’ll cease to be sinful and whispers of Shaytan shall have no effect on me? Continue reading →

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