In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad ibn `Ataa'illah as-Sakandari says: How often has a long life brought about so little, and how often has a short life brought about so much. If someone’s life is blessed, he will reach, in a short time, bounties from Allah that cannot be expressed in words or comprehended in descriptions.
Read MoreIn his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa'illah As-Sakandari says: “Trying to discover the flaws within you is better than trying to discover the worlds hidden from you.”
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In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa'illah As-Sakandari says: A sign of following one’s whims is to be active with optional good deeds while being lazy with required obligations.
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In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa’illah As-Sakandari says: “Do not be surprised when difficulties happen in this worldly abode. It is only revealing its true character and identity.” If the servant of Allah repents to Him, relies on Him, purifies his intention to Him, reflects on Him, and seizes the time, the light of faith will shine in his heart and his journey will draw closer to Allah. In any case, as Ibn `Ataa had said, “there is no real distance between you and Him so that you embark upon a journey. And...
Read MoreIn his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa'illah As-Sakandari says: If He (God) takes you away from people, then know that He is opening to you the doors of His Company. And if He allows you to ask, then know that He wants to give you something. This word of wisdom is another example related to understanding God's giving and deprivation. The Sheikh says: "If He takes you away from people, then know that He is opening to you the doors of His Company." Sometimes Allah may test you by the death of a spouse, a brother, or a dear person. You might find yourself on travel to a remote country for one reason or another. You might find yourself in jail, God forbid, or suddenly by yourself in a hospital. In all these cases, you feel loneliness and isolation. Yet, this could be another step in your journey to Allah! The Sheikh makes it clear that all such trials might be gifts from Allah in the form of trials. There are unconfirmed reports in which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) says: "If God wishes to benefit someone, He will take him away from people". The meaning of this hadith could be true in light of the wisdom under discussion here. When you are feeling lonely, God is...
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