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"...And the one who Allah intends good for, He bestows upon him intelligence and He makes knowledge beloved to him..." From the stream of advises mentioned by Imam al-Harith al-Muhasibi in this lecture highlights the gravity of acquiring ilm (knowledge) and what it means to act upon that which has been established with certainty.

Understanding the dangers of always approaching the deen in what seems rational, logical and comforting to the intellect.

True Contentment: Only Through His Remembrance The means of seeking contentment are many and varied, and often a tumultuous and incomplete path. This lecture compares humanly devised means with what Allah has so simply declared in the Holy Qur'an: "And with the remembrance of Allah do the hearts gain contentment'' (13:28).

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.