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An important talk on perpetual investments.

"In your despairing, you are a free man; and in your coveting, you are a slave." Hikam 62 Page 214

The Qur’an and the Hadith discuss the reality of black magic, evil eye and possession by jinn. In the following talk the speaker will shine a light on the important differentiation between depression, mental illnesses and actual magic or demonic possession.

"Whoever supposes that His gentleness is separate from His decree of Fate does so out of shortsightedness" Hikam 106 page 191 of 'The Book of Wisdoms' Allahs compassion and gentleness will never be seperate from any decree, judgement or action of His. This is an absolute undisputed fundamental fact. The Shaykh explains the rationality behind this as well as providing many evidences from the Quraan and Sunnah in support of this.

"To soften for you the suffering of affliction, He has taught you that He is the One who causes trials to come upon you. For the one who confronts you with His decrees of Fate is the same who has accustomed you to His good choice." [Hikam 105] No doubt during moments of blessings and comfort a person acknowledges the graciousness and kindness of the Creator, but what is the emotion when a hardship or a difficulty strikes? The following talk helps the aspirant to understand that both states are in the control of the All Wise and mentioned are three benefits one may receive as a result of being tested.

Anger, also known as wrath or rage, is an intense emotional state involving a strong uncomfortable and non-cooperative response to a perceived provocation, hurt or threat.

Some advice and words of condolences for those that have lost loved ones during the outbreak of COVID-19.

Title: An Introduction to the Book of Wisdoms Published by White Thread Press Speaker: Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Shaykh Ibn Ata'illah al-Iskandari & Shaykh 'Abdullah Gangohi Translation of the Hikam by Victor Danner Commentary Edited by Andrew Booso & Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Muslim religious life not only consists of belief in orthodox tenets of faith and a determined effort to follow the Sacred Law, it also requires one to scale the heights of the spiritual path. The Kitab al-Hikam of Shaykh Ibn ‘Ata’illah al-Iskandari is the inspiring explanation of the soul’s journey through this life, as determined through the Qur’an and Sunna. Along with his treatises and intimate discourses (munajat), the substantive feature of the work is the author’s 264 spiritual aphorisms (hikam)­—concise, comprehensive and sublime sayings on self purification (tazkiya), and guidelines to help strengthen the relationship between humans and their Lord. These aphorisms, which have never failed to inspire, are presented in this edition according to the systematic arrangement of the great Indian scholar Shaykh ‘Ali Muttaqi (d. 975/1567), together with the indispensable commentary of the twentieth-century sage Shaykh ‘Abdullah Gangohi.

"Your obedience does not benefit Him, and your disobedience does not harm Him. It is only for your own good that He commanded the one and prohibited the other". [211] The aphorism discussed in this talk mirrors perfectly the Qur'anic verse: "Whoever practises righteousness it is for himself; and whoever sins, it is on himself..." (Surah al-Jathiyah)

In this lecture Shaykh Abdur-Rahman mentions two factors which lead one to sin and that the root cause of it is satisfaction with the self and ones spiritual condition, the seeker believing that he or she does not need to strive or do anymore to further their progress. In this condition ones weaknesses will stay hidden and they will remain obedient to their evil nafs. Shaykh advises that by the seeker examining themselves closely and always searching for their defects instead of those of others, their nafs will eventually turn to obedience and then it will become easier for them to continuously strive for good. During the initial stages of the struggle Shaykh highlights how it’s important for the seeker to continue to attend the dhikr gatherings; complete with regularity their prescribed adhkar (each dhikr providing a different nourishment to the heart) and keep the Shaykh informed of their condition as all these factors will give them the extra strength to persevere and stay optimistic through the trials of the struggle.