

The Hikam with Shaykh Zahir Bacchus
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This podcast covers “The Hikam”, considered a classical masterpiece in spiritual literature – by the spiritual master of 13th/14th century Ibn Ata’illah. The Hikam is a book of spiritual aphorisms containing timeless and pure spiritual wisdom.
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Jan 23, 2017 • 0sec
012 – Seclusion and Contemplation
In this episode, Shaykh Zahir Bacchus covers the twelfth (12th) aphorism of the Hikam: “Nothing helps the heart like seclusion in which it enters into the realm of contemplation”.
This podcast covers “The Hikam”, considered a classical masterpiece in spiritual literature – written and was written by the great spiritual master of 13th/14th century Ibn Ata’illah. The Hikam is a book of spiritual aphorisms containing timeless and pure spiritual wisdom.
Shaykh Zahir is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Lote Tree Foundation. He also serves was the Imam at the Jamiat-ul-Ansar Masjid in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
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Jan 19, 2017 • 0sec
011 – Bury Yourself in Obscurity
In this episode, Shaykh Zahir Bacchus covers the eleventh (11th) aphorism of the Hikam: “Bury yourself in the earth of obscurity, for what grows from the unburied yields no harvest”.
This podcast covers “The Hikam”, considered a classical masterpiece in spiritual literature – written and was written by the great spiritual master of 13th/14th century Ibn Ata’illah. The Hikam is a book of spiritual aphorisms containing timeless and pure spiritual wisdom.
Shaykh Zahir is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Lote Tree Foundation. He also serves was the Imam at the Jamiat-ul-Ansar Masjid in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
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Jan 16, 2017 • 0sec
010 – Actions and Sincerity
In this episode, Shaykh Zahir Bacchus covers the tenth (10th) aphorism of the Hikam: “Actions are lifeless forms, whose soul is the sincerity within them”.
This podcast covers “The Hikam”, considered a classical masterpiece in spiritual literature – written and was written by the great spiritual master of 13th/14th century Ibn Ata’illah. The Hikam is a book of spiritual aphorisms containing timeless and pure spiritual wisdom.
Shaykh Zahir is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Lote Tree Foundation. He also serves was the Imam at the Jamiat-ul-Ansar Masjid in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
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Jan 12, 2017 • 0sec
009 – Why Spiritual Works Vary
In this episode, Shaykh Zahir Bacchus covers the ninth aphorism of the Hikam: “Works vary in kind because inspirations of people’s states do”.
This podcast covers “The Hikam”, considered a classical masterpiece in spiritual literature – written and was written by the great spiritual master of 13th/14th century Ibn Ata’illah. The Hikam is a book of spiritual aphorisms containing timeless and pure spiritual wisdom.
Shaykh Zahir is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Lote Tree Foundation. He also serves was the Imam at the Jamiat-ul-Ansar Masjid in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
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Jan 9, 2017 • 0sec
008 – Knowing Allah and Decrease in Works
In this episode, Shaykh Zahir Bacchus covers the eight aphorism of the Hikam: “When He shows a way to know Him, do not mind if along with that your works become less. For he only showed you it, because He wants youth know HIm. Do you not see that He making Himself known to you is something He is sending to you and your works are something that you are presenting to Him. How should what you are giving Him compare to what He is giving you“.
This podcast covers “The Hikam”, considered a classical masterpiece in spiritual literature – written and was written by the great spiritual master of 13th/14th century Ibn Ata’illah. The Hikam is a book of spiritual aphorisms containing timeless and pure spiritual wisdom.
Shaykh Zahir is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Lote Tree Foundation. He also serves was the Imam at the Jamiat-ul-Ansar Masjid in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
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Jan 5, 2017 • 0sec
007 – Allah’s Promise
In this episode, Shaykh Zahir Bacchus covers the seventh aphorism of the Hikam “Never let the non occruance of something promised make you doubt the promise, even if it was promised for a particular time, because this thinking may vitiate your spiritual vision and dim the light of your innermost soul“.
This podcast covers “The Hikam”, considered a classical masterpiece in spiritual literature – written and was written by the great spiritual master of 13th/14th century Ibn Ata’illah. The Hikam is a book of spiritual aphorisms containing timeless and pure spiritual wisdom.
Shaykh Zahir is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Lote Tree Foundation. He also serves was the Imam at the Jamiat-ul-Ansar Masjid in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
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Jan 2, 2017 • 0sec
006 – Allah’s Response to Your Asking
In this episode, Shaykh Zahir Bacchus covers the sixth aphorism of the Hikam “Do not let the delay of what you have been consistently praying for, discourage you. For he has guaranteed the answer in what He chooses for you, not what you choose for yourself; and in the time He wills and not in the time you want.“
This podcast covers “The Hikam”, considered a classical masterpiece in spiritual literature – written and was written by the great spiritual master of 13th/14th century Ibn Ata’illah. The Hikam is a book of spiritual aphorisms containing timeless and pure spiritual wisdom.
Shaykh Zahir is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Lote Tree Foundation. He also serves was the Imam at the Jamiat-ul-Ansar Masjid in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
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Dec 29, 2016 • 0sec
005 – Blindness of Spiritual Insight
In this episode, Shaykh Zahir Bacchus covers the fifth aphorism of the Hikam “Your striving for what is guaranteed to you and your neglect of what is sought of you is proof of blindness of you spiritual insight”.
This podcast covers “The Hikam”, considered a classical masterpiece in spiritual literature – written and was written by the great spiritual master of 13th/14th century Ibn Ata’illah. The Hikam is a book of spiritual aphorisms containing timeless and pure spiritual wisdom.
Shaykh Zahir is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Lote Tree Foundation. He also serves was the Imam at the Jamiat-ul-Ansar Masjid in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
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Dec 26, 2016 • 0sec
004 – Relieve Yourself of Planning
Explore the wisdom of a 12th-century scholar on the perils of over-planning and the beauty of divine guidance. The discussion emphasizes the concept of 'Tadbir' and the importance of nurturing one's relationship with Allah. It underlines how, despite personal efforts, the ultimate outcomes rest with divine will. Listeners are encouraged to focus on sincere worship instead of being discouraged by results, fostering a mindset of perseverance and unwavering hope.

Dec 22, 2016 • 0sec
003 – Breaking the Walls of Destiny
Shaykh Zahir Bacchus dives into the powerful aphorism about the limits of ambition against destined outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of aligning personal goals with divine will, illustrating how true fulfillment arises from this connection. Listeners are encouraged to seek guidance through prayer, reinforcing that inner strength comes from a higher source. The discussion blends ancient spiritual wisdom with practical insights, making it a captivating exploration of destiny and ambition.