Qalam Institute Podcast Khutbah: Understanding spirituality
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Nov 17, 2025 Explore the interplay between sincerity and deeds in spirituality. Delve into the dangers of superficial piety and the importance of inner honesty. Discover how true spirituality thrives on imperfection and repentance, highlighting the importance of admitting faults. Learn about the contrast between hypocrites and those who seek genuine forgiveness. Finally, emphasize the value of consistent, humble actions over performative displays of religiosity.
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Companions' Extreme Vows And The Prophet's Response
- Three young companions vowed extreme worship like praying all night, fasting constantly, or avoiding marriage to devote themselves to Allah.
- The Prophet ﷺ responded by modeling balance: he sometimes fasted, sometimes didn't, prayed and slept, and maintained a family life.
Actions Need An Inner Soul
- Spirituality requires both outward actions and an inner life; actions are a frame and sincerity is the soul within it.
- Without inner ikhlas, external deeds become a carcass and risk hypocrisy according to Imam Ghazali's teaching.
Danger Of Projecting Spirituality
- Modern culture prizes external projection, which can infect religious practice and create a performance of piety.
- Living a life of appearances leads to self-deception and spiritual hollowing, warned as a path toward hypocrisy.
