Wijhah Initiative Podcast

Pride is to think oneself great and conceit is to be self-satisfied and impressed with oneself. The basis of all damnation is pride because it is the original sin of Iblees (Satan) and that’s why we have to be very wary of it. As for arrogance, the signs of it are to look down on people and reject what is true. That is why the sunnah of the Prophet, peace be upon him, is grounded in humility, both...

How one is viewed by others is one of the most ingrained inclinations in a human, and thus only those of truly high status are those who let go of their love of status and leadership. Seeking fame for the sake of fame has become central to our society today and that is blameworthy.

Possessing wealth in and of itself is not wrong, however, it can’t be all consuming such that it distracts you from everything else. One of the principal objectives of zakat is to force you to give something you love for the sake of Allah. We must make a regular habit of taking stock of our shortcomings and identifying ways to improve upon them. One is either on a path of increase or decrease in t...

The tongue is small, but can lead to immense calamities. The two most difficult body parts to protect and avert from sin are the tongue and the private parts – so much so that our beloved Prophet – Allah bless him and give him peace – said: “Whosoever gives me a guarantee to safeguard what is between his jaws and what is between his legs, I shall guarantee him Jannah.” (Bukhari) What is between hi...

The spiritual life in Islam begins with riyadat al-nafs, the inner warfare against the ego. Distracted and polluted by worldliness, the lower self has a tendency to drag the human creature down into arrogance and vice. Purification of the self is the greatest success that a person can attain and every other success is measured in comparison to it, in so much that it can facilitate the purification...

Remembering death, the only inevitable thing, is something we usually shy away from. However evasiveness will not serve us well. To enjoy and live life fully we must come to terms with the fact that it will come to an end. This is helped when we know what is in wait beyond death.

The topic of contemplation takes us into the deep waters of the human mind. What are thought and contemplation? Why are they so meritorious in the eyes of Islam? What are the benefits of disciplined and attentive mindfulness? Moreover, how exactly do we enact the Revelation’s instruction to ‘meditate on the creation of heaven and earth’? How do we correctly consider nature and its symmetries and w...

True sincerity can lead habits to be acts of worship if they are done with the right intentions. Many of the companions would actually hide a lot of their acts of good and worship so that they would ensure its sincerity. Thus, sincerity is the defining factor of our actions that determine whether our actions will be accepted or not. No matter how outwardly correct we may seem, without inward purit...

God loves His creation, and human beings most especially; and we are called to love Him in return. This religious virtue turns life into a delight, as we recognise the signs of God’s love in creation and in other people, and learn to be satisfied with God’s decree at all times. With much reflection on the tremendousness of the Exalted and Great, one’s knowledge increases, is strengthened, and beco...

Poverty and abstinence are a means to leading a life that is both connected to the universe and disconnected from the world. Our deen advises us to have less, and the Prophet would often praise the poor people of the community. The Prophet would continually warn of worldliness. Thus, we must not be attached to the things of this world, but attached to the things that one can do in this world that...

Almighty God is to be feared, for His justice is absolute. But we also hope for His mercy, for He is the most merciful of all . We fear our weakness, and hope for God’s forgiveness.