139 results for “spiritual

Seerah14 results
Spiritual Retreat in Cave Hira

In the years before prophethood, Muhammad regularly retreated to Cave Hira on Jabal al-Nur (Mountain of Light) for meditation and contemplation. He would spend

Ramadan, 10 BHDeath of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid

...pproximately 65 years of age. She had supported the Prophet spiritually, emotionally, and financially for 25 years of marriage an...

505 AHDeath of Imam al-Ghazali

... works in Islamic history, synthesizing fiqh, theology, and spirituality. He is credited with reviving orthodox Sunni scholarship...

751 AHDeath of Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah

...f Ibn Taymiyyah, died in Damascus. His prolific writings on spirituality (Madarij as-Salikin), theology, jurisprudence, and Proph...

1357 AHAllama Iqbal and the Vision of Pakistan

...for a renewal of Islamic civilization. He is considered the spiritual father of Pakistan.

597 AHDeath of Ibn al-Jawzi

...orks spanning tafsir, hadith, fiqh, history, biography, and spirituality.

990 AHAkbar's Religious Experiments

...ghal Emperor Akbar established the Din-i Ilahi, an eclectic spiritual movement. Ahmad Sirhindi later led an Islamic renewal movem...

1253 AHSanussi Movement in North Africa

...l-Sanusi founded the Sanussi order in Libya, combining Sufi spirituality with resistance to European colonialism.

1357 AHDeath of Muhammad Iqbal

Muhammad Iqbal, the poet-philosopher considered the spiritual father of Pakistan, died in Lahore. His poetry inspired Mus...

8 AHDetailed Account of the Battle of Hunayn

...ated today from lack of numbers.' This self-assurance was a spiritual error. At dawn, the Muslim vanguard descended into the narr...

5 AHThe Story of Salman al-Farisi's Search for Truth

...s journey to Islam is one of the most remarkable stories of spiritual seeking in history. Born into a Zoroastrian priestly family...

1-10 AHThe Prophet's Night Worship and Devotional Life

.... He would spend the last ten nights of Ramadan in i'tikaf (spiritual retreat) in the mosque, seeking Laylat al-Qadr. Aisha descr...

The Story of Dimad al-Azdi's Encounter with the Prophet

...ha'labah al-Azdi was a man from Yemen who practiced ruqyah (spiritual healing). When he came to Mecca, the Quraysh told him that ...

Detailed Account of the Night Journey to Jerusalem

...d led all the previous prophets in prayer, establishing the spiritual centrality of both Mecca and Jerusalem in Islam and confirm...

People16 results
tabi_tabiiAl-Fudayl ibn Iyad

...Fudayl settled in Makkah and became one of the most revered spiritual authorities of his age, known for making Harun ar-Rashid we...

classicalJunaid al-Baghdadi

...master of sober Sufism (as-sahw). His emphasis on grounding spiritual experience in the Shari'ah made him a model for orthodox ta...

classicalImam al-Ghazali

...a Ulum ad-Din, one of the most influential works on Islamic spirituality and practice.

medievalImam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali

...uthor of Ihya Ulum ad-Din, a comprehensive guide to Islamic spirituality and practice.

medievalAbu al-Hasan ash-Shadhili

...therhoods in the Muslim world. Known for emphasizing inward spiritual practice without withdrawing from society.

medievalJalal ad-Din ar-Rumi

...most celebrated poets in history. His Masnavi, a six-volume spiritual poem, is called 'the Quran in the Persian language' by some...

medievalAhmad ibn Ataillah as-Sakandari

...ufi order. Author of al-Hikam al-Ata'iyyah, a collection of spiritual aphorisms that became one of the most widely read texts in ...

medievalIbn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah

... of Ibn Taymiyyah, a prolific author in fiqh, theology, and spiritual purification.

medievalIbn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah

... of Ibn Taymiyyah. A prolific author in fiqh, theology, and spirituality. His works on the heart and soul remain widely read.

medievalBaha' ad-Din an-Naqshbandi

...lent dhikr, strict adherence to the Sunnah, and sobriety in spiritual practice.

classicalal-Qushayri

...h,' one of the most important classical texts on Sufism and spiritual ethics.

medievalIbn Ata'illah as-Sakandari

...m' (Aphorisms), one of the most celebrated texts of Islamic spirituality.

classicalal-Muhasabi

...own for his works on self-examination (muhasabah) and inner spiritual discipline.

classicalDhu an-Nun al-Misri

...ng the concept of ma'rifah (gnosis) and the stations of the spiritual path.

classicalal-Harawi al-Ansari

...' (Stations of the Wayfarers), a classic Sufi manual on the spiritual path.

ottomanImam al-Haddad

...i scholar and Sufi master from Tarim, author of influential spiritual works including 'Risalat al-Mu'awanah' and 'an-Nasa'ih ad-D...

Books34 results
Imam al-GhazaliIhya Ulum ad-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences)

...s. Al-Ghazali's masterpiece integrating fiqh, theology, and spiritual purification.

Al-MundhiriAt-Targhib wat-Tarhib

...l conduct, making it a comprehensive resource for moral and spiritual guidance.

Abdur-Rahman as-Sa'diTafsir as-Sa'di

...logy. As-Sa'di focused on extracting practical benefits and spiritual lessons from each verse, making this work popular among gen...

Ibn al-QayyimMadarij as-Salikin

By Ibn al-Qayyim. A profound work on the spiritual journey to Allah, structured as a commentary on al-Harawi's...

Ibn al-QayyimAl-Wabil as-Sayyib

...bed in the Sunnah, and describes how dhikr protects against spiritual diseases. The book is both a practical guide and a motivati...

Ibn Qudamah al-MaqdisiMukhtasar Minhaj al-Qasidin

...bricated hadith from al-Ghazali's work while preserving its spiritual and ethical content. The result is a concise, hadith-verifi...

Ibn Rajab al-HanbaliJami al-Ulum wal-Hikam

...ussion of its chains, related narrations, fiqh rulings, and spiritual lessons. The depth of scholarship far exceeds a typical had...

Ibn al-QayyimAl-Jawab al-Kafi (The Sufficient Answer)

...in response to a question about the cure for sins and their spiritual consequences. Ibn al-Qayyim provides a penetrating analysis...

Ibn al-QayyimAl-Fawa'id

By Ibn al-Qayyim. A collection of spiritual insights, reflections, and benefits gathered by Ibn al-Qayy...

Al-Harith al-MuhasibiRisalat al-Mustarshidin

... devotion. The work influenced all later writers on Islamic spirituality, including al-Ghazali, who drew extensively from al-Muha...

Ibn MuflihAl-Adab ash-Shar'iyyah

...rulings with ethical guidance, making it both a legal and a spiritual reference.

Ibn al-QayyimMiftah Dar as-Sa'adah (Key to the Abode of Happiness)

...man body, animal kingdom, plants, celestial bodies, and the spiritual world. The work is simultaneously a celebration of Islamic ...

Ibn al-QayyimIghathat al-Lahfan (Aid for the Yearning)

...sincerity, the reality of repentance, and the techniques of spiritual warfare that every Muslim needs.

Ibn al-JawziTalbis Iblis (The Devil's Deceptions)

... and Satanic suggestion. The work is both a warning against spiritual complacency and a guide to authentic, balanced religious pr...

Ibn al-JawziSifat as-Safwah (Attributes of the Elite)

...es of worship, sacrifice, and devotion to present models of spiritual excellence. The work covers prophets, companions, tabi'in, ...

Imam al-GhazaliAl-Munqidh min ad-Dalal (Deliverance from Error)

By Imam al-Ghazali. Al-Ghazali's spiritual autobiography recounting his intellectual crisis and the jo...

Imam al-GhazaliMa'arij al-Quds (Ascents of the Holy)

...ties to the sincere seeker. The work bridges philosophy and spirituality, presenting a systematic account of how the soul can asc...

Imam Ahmad ibn HanbalKitab az-Zuhd

...llection of narrations and reports about the asceticism and spiritual practices of the Prophet, his companions, and the early gen...

Imam al-QushayriAr-Risalah al-Qushayriyyah

...i. One of the most influential manuals of Sufism, grounding spiritual practice firmly in orthodox Sunni Islam. Al-Qushayri begins...

Abu Talib al-MakkiQut al-Qulub

By Abu Talib al-Makki. A foundational work on Islamic spirituality that heavily influenced al-Ghazali's Ihya. Abu Talib al-...

Ibn Ata Allah as-SakandariAl-Hikam al-Ata'iyyah

By Ibn Ata Allah as-Sakandari. A collection of spiritual aphorisms that has become one of the most beloved and widel...

Ali al-HujwiriKashf al-Mahjub

...lives of the great Sufis, explains the doctrines of various spiritual schools, and discusses the stations and states of the spiri...

Imam al-GhazaliMinhaj al-Abidin

..., and love. Written as a practical manual for those seeking spiritual advancement.

Imam al-MuhasibiKitab ar-Ri'ayah

...y Imam al-Muhasibi. One of the earliest systematic works on spiritual psychology in Islam. Al-Muhasibi (whose name means 'the one...

Imam al-Harawi al-AnsariManazil as-Sa'irin

By Imam al-Harawi al-Ansari. A renowned manual of spiritual stations organized into 100 stages of the spiritual journey...

Abu Nu'aym al-IsfahaniHilyat al-Awliya

...bu Nu'aym records their worship, asceticism, knowledge, and spiritual states with full chains of narration. A treasure trove of e...

Imam al-GhazaliAyyuha al-Walad (Dear Child)

...rom al-Ghazali to a student, summarizing the essence of the spiritual path: knowledge without action is madness, and action witho...

Ibn al-Qayyim al-JawziyyahTibb an-Nabawi (Prophetic Medicine)

... of wellness, preventive care, and the relationship between spiritual and physical health.

Ahmad al-QastallaniAl-Mawahib al-Ladunniyyah

...o create a work that celebrates the Prophet's character and spiritual station. Az-Zurqani's commentary on it became equally famou...

Abu al-Qasim al-QushayriAr-Risalah al-Qushayriyyah

By Abu al-Qasim al-Qushayri. A foundational text of Islamic spirituality (tasawwuf) that systematizes Sufi terminology and practi...

Abu Talib al-MakkiQut al-Qulub (Nourishment of Hearts)

By Abu Talib al-Makki. An important early work on Islamic spirituality that influenced al-Ghazali's Ihya Ulum ad-Din. Abu Talib...

Ibn Ata'illah as-SakandariAl-Hikam al-Ata'iyyah (Aphorisms of Wisdom)

By Ibn Ata'illah as-Sakandari. A collection of profound spiritual aphorisms that distill the essence of Islamic spirituality ...

Abu Hamid al-GhazaliAl-Iqtisad fil-I'tiqad (Moderation in Belief)

...resenting al-Ghazali's mature theological thought after his spiritual crisis and recovery.

Abu Nu'aym al-IsfahaniHilyat al-Awliya' wa Tabaqat al-Asfiya'

... biographical dictionary of pious Muslims emphasizing their spiritual states, devotional practices, and wise sayings.

Articles46 results
WorshipFasting in Ramadan

...g: who must fast, what breaks the fast, exemptions, and the spiritual dimensions of Sawm.

WorshipHajj — The Pilgrimage to Mecca

The fifth pillar of Islam. The rites, conditions, and spiritual significance of the annual pilgrimage.

WorshipI'tikaf — Spiritual Retreat in the Mosque

The practice of secluding oneself in the mosque for worship, especially in the last ten nights of Ramadan.

FamilyNikah — The Islamic Marriage Contract

The sacred contract of marriage in Islam: its spiritual dimensions, legal requirements, and social significance.

FamilyRights of Children in Islam

...a good name, education, love, justice between siblings, and spiritual upbringing.

SocietyStatus of Women in Islam

The Quranic framework for women's rights: spiritual equality, property rights, education, and historical women ...

EthicsTawakkul — Reliance on Allah

... means. The balance between effort and surrender in Islamic spirituality.

EthicsIhsan — Excellence in Worship

The highest level of faith: to worship Allah as though you see Him. The hadith of Jibril and the station of ihsan.

EthicsHasad — Envy in Islam

The destructive sin of envy: its definition, spiritual damage, and the prophetic remedies for removing it from the...

Daily LifeMental Health from an Islamic Perspective

How Islam addresses mental well-being through spiritual practices, community support, and the balance between tawak...

FamilyRights of Children in Islam

...ng the right to a good name, education, fair treatment, and spiritual upbringing.

CultureIslamic Calligraphy: The Art of the Divine Word

...story, major scripts (Kufic, Naskh, Thuluth, Nastaliq), and spiritual significance of Arabic calligraphy in Islamic civilization.

CultureGeometric Patterns in Islamic Art

The mathematical precision and spiritual symbolism behind the intricate geometric designs found in m...

SpiritualityTazkiyat al-Nafs: Purification of the Soul

The Quranic concept of spiritual purification, the diseases of the heart, and the path towar...

SpiritualityTawakkul: Reliance Upon Allah

The Islamic concept of placing one's trust in Allah while taking the necessary means, and its role in the life of a believer.

EthicsHumility (Tawadu') in Islam

...lity before Allah and toward fellow humans, and its role in spiritual purification.

EthicsGratitude (Shukr): The Comprehensive Islamic Virtue

How gratitude to Allah pervades every aspect of Muslim life and why it is considered the highest station of the heart.

SpiritualityRemembrance of Death in Islam

...ching on keeping death in one's consciousness as a means of spiritual awakening and moral vigilance.

SpiritualityZuhd: Islamic Asceticism and Detachment from the World

The balanced Islamic approach to worldly life, renouncing attachment while engaging productively with the world.

SpiritualityIhsan: The Pursuit of Excellence in Islam

The highest level of faith as defined by the Prophet: to worship Allah as though you see Him, knowing that He sees you.

CultureIslamic Calligraphy: The Art of the Divine Word

The history, styles, and spiritual significance of Arabic calligraphy as the highest art form ...

SpiritualityMuraqabah: Self-Awareness Before Allah

The spiritual practice of cultivating constant awareness of Allah's prese...

SpiritualityThe Concept of Barakah (Blessing) in Islam

Understanding the Islamic concept of divine blessing that brings growth, abundance, and goodness beyond measurable means.

SpiritualityMuhasabah: The Practice of Self-Accounting

...ly self-examination, reviewing one's deeds, intentions, and spiritual progress.

EducationThe Etiquettes (Adab) of Seeking Knowledge

...wledge: manners with teachers, sincerity, patience, and the spiritual dimension of learning.

DawahEmbracing Islam: The Spiritual Journey of Conversion

Guidance for those interested in Islam and new Muslims, from the shahada to building a strong Islamic identity.

HistoryImam al-Ghazali: The Proof of Islam

The life, intellectual journey, and transformative works of Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, one of Islam's greatest thinkers.

WorshipThe Spiritual Dimensions of Hajj

Beyond the physical rituals: the inner meanings, spiritual transformations, and symbolic significance of the pilgrimag...

HealthRuqyah Shariyyah: Spiritual Healing Through the Quran

The permissible form of spiritual treatment using Quran recitation and authentic supplication...

HistoryIbn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah: Scholar of the Heart

...lationship with Ibn Taymiyyah, his contributions to Islamic spirituality, medicine, and jurisprudence.

QuranHifz al-Quran: The Tradition of Memorization

...ition of memorizing the entire Quran, the methods used, the spiritual rewards, and how millions of huffaz serve as living guardia...

EthicsThe Islamic Work Ethic

...of valuing work, and the balance between worldly effort and spiritual devotion.

EthicsRights of Children in the Islamic Perspective

...a good name, education, equal treatment among siblings, and spiritual nurturing.

EthicsAdab of Sleeping and Waking

...ding the supplications, sleeping on the right side, and the spiritual protection sought at night.

EthicsSabr: Types and Levels of Patience

The three dimensions of patience in Islam: patience in obeying Allah, patience in avoiding sin, and patience with divine decree, and how to cultivate each.

EthicsUjb: The Disease of Self-Amazement

The spiritual illness of being impressed with one's own deeds, knowledge,...

HistoryIbn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah: Scholar of the Heart and Mind

The prolific student of Ibn Taymiyyah whose works on spirituality, theology, and jurisprudence remain widely read, especia...

SpiritualityMuraqabah: Living in Awareness of Allah

The spiritual practice of being conscious that Allah sees and knows every...

SpiritualityMuhasabah: The Practice of Daily Self-Accounting

...he practical method of reviewing one's day, and its role in spiritual development.

SpiritualityRuqyah Shar'iyyah: Prophetic Spiritual Healing

The permissible forms of spiritual healing using Quran and prophetic supplications, its condit...

SpiritualityMahabbah: The Love of Allah

The highest station of the spiritual path according to many scholars, how love of Allah is culti...

SpiritualityKhawf and Raja: Balancing Fear and Hope

The two wings of the believer's spiritual flight: healthy fear of Allah's punishment and hopeful expe...

SpiritualityThe Morning and Evening Adhkar: A Spiritual Shield

... protective benefits, and how consistent practice creates a spiritual fortress.

SpiritualityDiseases of the Heart: Diagnosis and Treatment

The spiritual illnesses that corrupt the heart including envy, arrogance,...

SpiritualityThe Spiritual Benefits of Fasting Beyond Ramadan

The voluntary fasts of Mondays and Thursdays, the white days, the day of Arafah, and Ashura, and how regular fasting disciplines the soul.

SocietyAn Islamic Perspective on Social Media

Balancing the benefits of connection and dawah with the spiritual dangers of social media, including riya, time waste, and th...

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