Istiqaamah: Steadfastness of Faith (Eemaan)
Effects of the Five Heart Corrupters
The Five Heart Corrupters are: 1. Excessive socializing; 2. Wishful thinking; 3. Attachment to others besides Allaah; 4. Eating to one's fill; 5. Sleep. These five factors are the greatest corrupters of the heart. In this article I will mention the effe...
Strengthening our Faith through Knowing Allah
Living in the West, it seems that we are surrounded by people who do not understand our faith. Confused by our surroundings, we must ask ourselves 'Do we understand our own belief system?' Our Imaan is not always strong, and sometimes we find ourselves slippin...
BY: Abbas Dhami
10 Ways of Protection from Shaytan
1. Seeking refuge with Allah from Shaytan. Allah the Most High said, “And if there comes to you from Satan an evil suggestion, then seek refuge in Allah. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Knowing.” [41:36] 2. Recitation of the two Soorahs al-Falaq and an-...
BY: Imaam Ibn al Jawziyyah
Hardness of the Hearts
Very often we hear the words, “I feel hardness in my heart,” “I do not find any joy in worship,” “I feel that my faith has hit rock bottom,” “Reading Qur’aan does not move me,” “I fall into sin so easily.” The effects of this affliction can be seen in many peo...
BY: Zakia Usmani
Means of Steadfastness in Islam
Turning towards the Qur’aan The Qur’aan is the foremost aid to standing firm in Islam. It is the strong rope and clear light of Allaah. Whoever adheres to it, Allaah will protect him; whoever follows it, Allaah will save him; and whoever calls to its way will...
BY: Shaykh Saalih al-Munajjid
Causes Of Increase In Iman And Our Shortcomings
Causes of Increase in Imaan1. Praying to your Lord, Glorified and Exalted, in secret, supplicating a lot to Him, hoping in His reward, and engaging in much remembrance of Him.2. Contemplating His Book, for nothing helps the recovery of the heart except the Boo...
BY: Shaykh `Aa'id Abdullah al-Qarnee
Signs of Weak Imaan (Faith) and How to Increase It
Signs of weak Faith: Committing sins and not feeling any guilt. Having a hard heart and no desire to read the Qur'aan. Feeling too lazy to do good deeds, e.g. being late for Salaah. Neglecting the Sunnah. Not feeling anything when hearing verses from t...
BY: Abu Banan
