The one content with Allah’s decree is always joyful and happy. The one who dislikes Allah’s decree is always worried and sad. In this episode, we will cover: • Witnessing the Creator and creation • Contentment as the means for everlasting comfort • The source of all success Additional Resource: • Wird al-Latif (Prophetic Invocations): https://muwasala.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/al-Wird-al-Latif.pdf
How can arrogance come from an impoverished, insignificant, lowly person who can neither benefit nor ward off harm from himself? In this episode, we will cover: • The sign of arrogance • The 3 causes for arrogance • Realizing your poverty
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Allah the Exalted created one hundred mercies, placing one in the world between a mother and her child and between animals. By this one portion, they show one another compassion and mercy. He reserved ninety-nine mercies with Him.“ [Narrated by Imam Ahmad and al-Hākim] In this episode, we will cover: • 100 mercies • Verses on Allah's mercy • Hope & Fear Recommended Duʿa: اللهُمَّ مَغْفِرَتُكَ أَوْسَعُ مِنْ ذُنُوبِي، وَرَحْمَتُكَ أَرْجَى عِنْدِي مِنْ عَمَلِي Tr...
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Make yourself known to Allah in times of ease, He will make Himself known to you in times of difficulty.” In this episode, we will cover: • Being with Allah in all states • Turning to Him with hope • The 2 types of hope
Being veiled from Allah is the very essence of punishment. In this episode, we will cover: • The worst punishment • Seeking spiritual experiences • Worshipping Allah because He is absolutely deserving of it
Sidi Abu Madyan (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "The only pleasure in life is keeping the company of the mystics They are the sultans, the masters, and the princes." In this episode, we will cover: • The story of the lion • Witnessing only Allah • The masters and the kings
“The heart is like a house: if a [good] state [with Allah] settles within, it is well-kept. If nothing settles within, it ruins.” In this episode, we will cover: • Keeping your heart alive • The ruined house • Uns: having intimacy with Allah ﷻ
“The remembrance of Allah illuminates the heart and purifies it, but Dhikr is of two types: Dhikr with the heart and Dhikr with the tongue." In this episode, we will cover: • The 2 types of Dhikr • Perseverance in Dhikr • The key to love's door
“The souls yearn for Allah in every moment and they feel homesick, but the souls are covered by veils.” In this episode, we will cover: • The soul's yearning • Preparing the heart for gifts • Types of veils
One of the Prophets (peace be upon them all) asked his Lord ﷻ, ‘Where will I find you?’ Allah said, ‘You will find me with those whose hearts are broken for My sake.’ These are the true servants!” In this episode, we will cover: • Realizing servitude • Where will you find Allah? • Allah's Supreme Self-Sufficiency
“Whoever seeks honor with Allah, everything humbles itself before him and his honor remains everlastingly. Whoever seeks honor with other than Allah, he becomes humiliated before everyone, and his humiliation remains everlastingly.” In this episode, we will cover: • True honor • The Duʿa of Sayyiduna ʿAlī • Being elevated by Allah Additional Resource: • Recommended Duʿa of Sayyiduna ʿAli (may Allah be well pleased with him): كَفانِي عِزَّاً إذْ كُنْتَ لي رَبَّاً، وكَفَانِي فَخْرَاً إذْ أنَا لَكَ...
“Rely upon your Lord, O servant, in every state. Do not rely on yourself, because the one who relies on himself is always exhausted and displeased." In this episode, we will cover: • Everlasting comfort • The most intense punishment • The best advice
"Know that Allah the Exalted is looking at your inner-secrets and thoughts." In this episode, we will cover: • Muraqaba • Always seeking Allah's help • The 'distance' between you and Allah
The Prophet ﷺ said, “The grave is either a garden from the gardens of Paradise, or a pit from the pits of Fire.” In this episode, we will cover: • A Garden or a Pit • The two outcomes • Attaining certainty Additional Resource: • Prophetic Duʿa after 2nd Tashhahud: اللهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ، وَمِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ Allāhumma innī a‘ūdhu bika min ‘adhāb Jahannam, wa min ‘adhāb al-qabr,...
“Truly, the heart is like a mirror—if you polish it, then it reflects; but if you let it remain opaque, it stays that way and becomes blind.” In this episode, we will cover: • The heart is the mirror • The 5 states of the mirror • Seeing the signs
"You must abandon [love of] the world, for it is the cause of every mistake." In this episode, we will cover: • Inward & outward worldliness • One love • The world serves the righteous
“Know, may Allah grant us and you the tawfiq granted to the righteous: you must engage in obedience, for it is the basis of salvation, and by it one attains success in the Gardens of Paradise." In this episode, we will cover: • The basis of salvation • Cutting hopes short • Limping towards Allah
All of creation is an indication of the beauty, majesty, and perfection of the Creator—but how do we witness that? In this episode, we will cover: • Witnessing Allah • The greatest pleasure • Enabling grace (Tawfiq)
In this season of SoulFood, we'll be studying a book by Shaykh Abu Bakr Bin Salim titled, 'The Key to Inner-Secrets.' In this episode, we will cover: • The life of Shaykh Abu Bakr Bin Salim • His character and immense generosity • A few of his sayings Recommended Duʿa: اللهمَّ إني أسألكَ العلمَ اللَّدُنِّي والْـمَشربَ الْصَافي الـهَنِي، يا وَهّابُ يا غَنِي. Allāhumma innī as’aluka al-‘ilm al-ladunnī, wa’l mashrab al-ṣāfī al-hanī, ya Wahhābu ya Ghanī. “O Allah, I ask You for direct knowledge from...
In commemoration of the Isra' & Mi'raj, we're re-releasing the episode on the Prophet's wondrous journey ﷺ ——— Part 2 of the Night Journey & Heavenly Ascent After the Night Journey to Jerusalem, the Prophet ﷺ begins his ascent through the seven levels of Paradise to the Lote Tree––and then is given a vision of his Lord the Blessed and Exalted. In this episode, we cover: • The Seven Heavens • The Lote Tree • The Divine Meeting Additional Resource: • Seedlings of Paradise: Subḥān Allāh, al...
You need to have a good opinion of God to successfully traverse the spiritual path. In this episode, we will cover: • Provisions for the Hereafter • Sincere repentance • Having a good opinion of God Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
Knowing how to deal with various types of people helps you navigate relationships with wisdom. In this episode, we will cover: • Responding to different people • The affinity of the souls • The wisdom of Jesus ﷺ Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
You should be discerning about what you share with others, because this limits envy and harm. In this episode, we will cover: • Maintaining privacy • Knowing that every blessing is envied • Seeking protection from envy Additional resource: حَسْبِيَ اللهُ لا إِلَـهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ • Transliteration: Hasbī Allahu lā ilāha illā Huwa, ‘alayhi tawakalt wa Huwa Rabbul ‘arsh al-‘aẓīm • Translation: God is sufficient for me, there is no god but Him, I ...
Avoid gatherings which contain argumentation, backbiting, and accusation. Being cautious is always a means to safety. In this episode, we will cover: • Avoiding bad company • Being tested by people with bad character • Feigning ignorance Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
The Companions would rush to give someone good news because of the great reward of bringing happiness to another believer. In this episode, we will cover: • The danger of breaking someone's heart • Rushing to share good news • The reward for making a believer happy Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
On the spiritual path, when developing good character and wisdom, everything needs to be put in its proper place. In this episode, we will cover: • Being firm with people • Never hating others • Striking a balance Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
Praising one's peers is a sign of a strong intellect and sound religious practice. In this episode, we will cover: • Speaking of other's virtues • Covering people's flaws • Never having an evil opinion Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
Listening is a part of the spiritual path because it forces your nafs to be humble by giving consideration to others. In this episode, we will cover: • Active listening • Listening in group settings • The way the Prophet ﷺ listened to others Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
The result of true knowledge is that it translates into beautiful Prophetic manners. In this episode, we will cover: • Good manners and knowledge • The virtue of good character • A list of important etiquettes Additional Resource: • Islamic Manners by Sh. Abdul-Fattah Abu Ghudda: https://www.meccabooks.com/795-islamic-manners-9780953758272.html?search_query=islamic+manners&results=820 Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
After acquiring sacred knowledge, you must act upon that knowledge by turning it into worship, devotion, and remembrance. In this episode, we will cover: • Acting upon knowledge • A list of important acts of devotion • Being a person of Dhikr Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
