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The Nur of Allah & the Darkness of Kufr This lecture, delivered at the Annual Youth Tarbiya Conference in Kidderminster, UK, is built around the verses of Sura Nur (24:35-40). The intricate examples given by Allah in these verses concerning His ultimate Light and the darkness of kufr [unbelief], are expounded upon.

What is required from the servant and how should his attitude be if His Lord bestows him with wealth or puts him in a state of need and poverty and likewise if he experiences good health or sickness?

If We had sent down to them the angels, and the dead had spoken to them, and (even if) We had gathered everything before them face to face, still, they were not to believe, unless Allah would have so willed. But, most of them adopt the way of ignorance. [6:111]

What is the best path to Allah, the best proof, the best provision? What is the most effective repellent for evil whispers and what is the best illuminator for the hearts? The Shaykh discusses in this talk five vital elements needed for success for the one traversing the Spiritual path.

The Shaykh discusses the different forms of love answering the above question in light of the quraanic verse, "and those who believe are most ardent in their love for Allah" (Surah Baqarah).

"Your nearness to Him is that you contemplate His nearness. Otherwise, what comparison is there between you and the existence of His nearness?"

If you consult the dictionary, health and well-being might be described as the absence of “negative” things, like mental distress and physical illness. A more positive well-being definition might be the maintenance of physical, mental, and emotional stability and balance — not just the absence of illness.

"He only made affliction come at the hands of people so that you do not repose in them. He wanted to drive you of everything so that nothing would divert you from Him." Hikam 235 Page 207 The Shaykh discusses two main ways of getting through difficulties: The first, to accept that they will be part and parcel of life and inevitable. Secondly, as mentioned in the above aphorism, to know that there is a wisdom and purpose behind the affliction.

Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities. Physical fitness is generally achieved through proper nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical exercise, and sufficient rest along with a formal recovery plan.

Al-Ikhlāṣ, also known as the Declaration of God's Unity and al-Tawhid (Arabic: التوحيد, "Monotheism"), is the 112th chapter (sūrah) of the Quran. Surah Al-Ikhlas in English : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. 1. Say, “He is God, the One. 2. God, the Absolute. 3. He begets not, nor was He begotten. 4. And there is nothing comparable to Him.”