When the Israelites refused to accept the teachings of Jeremiah, he predicted their subjection to Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar invaded the Holy Land of Jerusalem, damaged the Dome of the Rock, burned all copies of the Old Testament, and took many Israelites captive to Babylon. Young Azariah was among the captives. Daniel looked after him and coached … Read more
To protect the house from theft and enemies, recite یَارَقِیْبُ (Ya Raqeebu) three times and blow on all four corners of the house. Allah will protect the house. If someone is suffering from an ulcer that does not seem to heal, recite Ya Raqeebu 300 times and blow on it. Eventually, the ulcer will disappear.
Alam-e-noor: (The Realm of Invisible Lights). It is the state of actual reality, the Attributes of God. The realm of those subtle lights that is operative at the basis of the ordinary lights. The cosmic lights.
Hazrat Lubabah al-Mutaʿabbidah (RA) was a resident of Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem). Once, a man asked her: “I am going for Hajj. What prayer should I make there?” She replied: “Ask Allah for that which pleases Him and through which He counts you among His beloved friends.” He asked: “What is that thing?” She replied: “Ask … Read more
Children who are healthy, smart, cheerful, charming, or quick-witted often fall prey to the evil eye. Although it may seem strange, it has been observed that even the looks of the mother, father, brother, or sister can affect the child. A child suffering from the effects of the evil eye may become restless, stop feeding, … Read more
Compassion is an attribute of Allah upon which the entire universe is established. Were it not for Allah’s compassion encompassing all things, nothing could endure for even a moment. To attain greater mercy and compassion from Allah, recite یَا کَرِیْمُ (Ya Kareemu) 101 times daily while lying on your right side before sleeping at night, then blow lightly over … Read more
The universe has a collective consciousness. Every piece of sand, stars, satellites, animals, birds, insects, humans, jinn, and angels receive the feedback of life from a consciousness that contains the absolute knowledge of the whole universe. In modern times, we can use the analogy of a computer that has all the information loaded into it. … Read more
After death, life shifts from the material world to the spiritual realm, where it continues in a new dimension. The ego remains active in that world as well. This realm is called in the Qur’an the Aeraaf. Its condition depends on the deeds of the individual in the material world. If at the time of … Read more
Salat is the name of the prayer in which God’s Glory, Majesty, Providence, and Rule are acknowledged. It has always been mandatory for all prophets and their followers (ummah). By establishing salat, the person becomes closer to God. It prevents vulgarity and excesses. Salat, through mental concentration, takes you towards God. Mental concentration is gained … Read more
Everything that exists in this world is dominated by one or more colors. Nothing is without color. Chemistry reveals that if any element goes through changes, it emits specific colors. This order of colors is the basic characteristic of any element. That is why in every element the order of colors is different. The same … Read more