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Last week I had discussed taqwa and had quoted an extract from Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 198 from the Nahjul Balagha and today I quote below the following paragraph of the said Sermon:
September 19, 2025
Zikr, (remembrance of Allah) has numerous positive effects on believers, which include taqwa (fear of Allah), increased piety, spiritual purification and emotional well-being. I quote below an extract from Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 198 from…
September 12, 2025
With reference to my discussion on Zikr (Remembrance of Allah), I would like to add that our actions in this world have consequences in our afterlife. In this context I quote below the following Ayahs which emphasize the importance of…
September 5, 2025
Believers embark on a journey of spiritual enlightenment in this world and they constantly do Zikr (remembering Allah) at all times. On the other hand, Satan, who is the primary source of temptation and evil influence, instills despair in…
August 29, 2025
In continuation with my discussion on Zikr, today I would like to highlight the characteristic of true believers as provided in the following Ayahs:
August 22, 2025
Further to my discussion on Zikr (remembrance of Allah), today I will analyze some of the Ayahs from the Holy Quran which I had quoted earlier:
August 15, 2025
Our purpose in life is to worship Allah (s.w.t.) by submitting to Him, obeying and loving Him. Zikr is one of the greatest ways to achieve this. I had quoted some Ayahs from the Holy Quran relating to Zikr earlier and today I will discuss…
August 8, 2025
Zikr is a central practice in Islam and there are about 300 Ayahs in the Holy Quran that refer to it in different forms and connotations. It refers to remembering Allah (s.w.t.) through worship and devotion by glorifying Him, express our…
July 25, 2025
With reference to the extract from Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 222 from the Nahjul Balagha, which I had quoted last week, the Imam referred to Ayahs 35-37 of Surah An-Nur which I will analyses today. The Ayahs read as follows:
July 20, 2025
I quote below an extract from another advice of Imam Ali (a.s.) in Sermon 222 from the Nahjul Balagha pertaining to Dikr. The Imam delivered this sermon after reciting the following verses from the Holy Quran:
July 11, 2025
Further to last week’s discussion I quote below the following extracts from Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 198 from the Nahjul Balagha on piety and taqwa:
July 4, 2025
I quote below as extract from Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 198 from the Nahjul Balagha, which highlights Allah (s.w.t.)’s divine omniscience and the benefits of piety and taqwa:
June 27, 2025
Further to my earlier discussion on the benefits of piety and taqwa I quote below the following advice/saying and sermon of Imam Ali (a.s.) from the Nahjul Balagha, which is very enlightening:
June 20, 2025
Imam Ali (a.s.)’s advice in the Nahjul Balagha offers insights into various aspects of Islamic theology, ethics, politics and governance and I quote below his Short Saying 371 which has great depth and profound insight:
June 14, 2025
Today I will discuss the benefits of piety and in this context, I quote below Imam Ali (a.s.)’s advice in the Nahjul Balagha under Short Saying 130, when he returned from the Battle of Siffin and saw the graves outside Kufa:
June 6, 2025
Last week I had quoted an extract from the last sermon of the Holy Prophet (s.a.) during his Hajjatul Wida (farewell pilgrimage), where he bade farewell to the people as he knew that this would be his last sermon. He said: “O’ People! Lend…
May 30, 2025
With reference to sanctity of life, property and reputation in Islam, I quote below an extract from the last sermon of the Holy Prophet (s.a.), during his farewell pilgrimage (Hajjatul-Wida), which contains valuable advice that is highly…
May 22, 2025
Islamic law provides a complex framework for dealing with murder or homicide. Although murder is prohibited, as explained below, there are exceptions to this primarily in certain legal situations or in the face of direct threats.
May 19, 2025
Islam has given man an ideal code of human rights fourteen centuries ago. These rights aim at conferring honor and dignity on man and eliminating exploitation, oppression and injustice. Human rights are firmly rooted in Islam and no one…
May 19, 2025
In the name of Allah The All compassionate, the All-Merciful 4 th Dhil-Qadah 1446 (2 nd May 2025) Islamic Universal Association 20 Penzance Place, Holland Park London, W11 4 PG www.arafeh.co.uk Imam Ali (a.s.)’s advice in the Nahjal-Balagha
May 6, 2025
Imam Ali (a.s.) in his Sermon 176 highlights that man’s life, his wealth and reputation are valuable and should be protected at all costs. In fact on many occasions he declared that the blood of a human being, their property and honor are…
April 25, 2025
Speech and words can have the most powerful impact on people and that is why Imam Ali (a.s.) in his Sermon 176 has advised us about the importance of controlling our tongue. In essence, words can heal, soothe, comfort, hurt, offend or…
April 20, 2025
Before I broach on other topics from Sermon 176 I would like to quote an extract from the said Sermon, which I quoted earlier, as it is highly important:
April 16, 2025
Further to last week’s sermon, I would like to add that Allah (s.w.t.) guides man through words. Quran is “Kalamullah”, the speech of Allah (s.w.t.). Our words are actually a very powerful gift that Allah (s.w.t.) has given us to…
April 4, 2025