Darul Qasim Audio Updates

The Ever-renewing Quran (July 31, 2011)

Sun, 31 July 2011 18:38:51 -0500

A short talk delivered by Shaykh Amin on the night of the 1st of Ramadan. The Shaykh emphasizes the Muslim tradition of honoring knowledge that, although it might seem repetitive, is anything but to keen recipient.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 25 (May 6, 2011)

Fri, 6 May 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Conclusion

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 24 (Apr 29, 2011)

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms 121 and 122. The seeker must always be aware that his every act of worship only comes about by the mercy and will of Allah (S). It is folly to barter acts of dedication for reward from Allah (S) when the former is itself rooted in Allah's mercy and creativity.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 23 (Apr 15, 2011)

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms 119 and 122. We regret that the first half of this session could not be recorded due to a technical glitch. This session delves into a discussion of the significance of the ritual prayer and the doors of barakah it opens for the seeker.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 22 (Apr 8, 2011)

Fri, 8 Apr 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms 131 through 134. The ultimate mercy of Allah is that He veils the deficiencies of His slaves with a good exterior. The conscious seeker is aware of this mercy at all times and uses it as a means of gaining closeness to His Lord.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 21 (Mar 25, 2011)

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms, 111 through 115. Gaining nearness to Allah (S), and receiving from His bounties, is paradoxical in that it requires letting go of one's yearnings with sincerity. Boredom is from heedlessness, and heedlessness is a state of complete deprivation.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 20 (Mar 18, 2011)

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms, 103 through 105. The 'aarif is always cautious of his security and stability because he is acutely aware that Allah (S) manifests His attributes (the Beautiful and the Majestic) differently every single day.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 19 (Mar 11, 2011)

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Deprivation hurts you only because of the lack of your understanding of Allah in it. Sometimes Allah opens the door of obedience to the slave, but not the door of acceptance; or sometimes He condemns you to sin and it turns out to be a cause of arriving at Him. A disobedience that bequeaths humiliation and extreme need is better than an obedience that bequeaths self-infatuation and pride. There are two graces from which no being can be separated, and that are inevitable for every creature: the grace of existence, and the grace of sustenance. He bestowed His grace upon you, first, through giving you being, and, second, through uninterrupted sustenance

The Life of Urwah Ibn Zubair, by Mufti Abrar (Feb 27, 2011)

Fri, 27 Feb 2011 18:38:51 -0500

In this special session in lieu of the weekly Tafseer, Mufti Abraar delivered a talk on the life of the revered Tabi'ee Urwah ibn Zuabir (RA). In addition to his excellent noble character, knowledge and piety, Urwah ibn Zubair was especially recognized in his time for his 'ibaadah (worship).

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 18 (Feb 25, 2011)

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms 86 through 93. Aphorisms 86 through 93. One of the greatest forms of deprivation is to be deprived of seeking assistance from Allah (S). Success for the seeker is not a measure of worldly good; rather it lies in the constant, unwavering recognition that the worldly states are by the will of Allah (S). The seeker is always pleased with what his Lord decrees for him.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 17 (Feb 18, 2011)

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms 78, 79, 81: We must never undermine the Lordliness of Allah (S) by becoming apathetic to our conditions. Tarbiyyah goes hand-in-hand with Ruboobiyyah. Allah's (S) supreme Oneness is manifested in His attributes - the majestic and the beautiful ones. Our awareness of His oneness is what helps us recognize that it is He who brings us strife and He who gives relief.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 16 (Feb 11, 2011)

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms 72 through 77. The seeker must draw encouragement and energy from the acquisition of immediate rewards to his labors. The believer can ascertain if he is moving forward towards this destaination or backwards by examining where he stands at any given time with respect to his past condition.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 15 (Feb 4, 2011)

Fri, 4 Feb 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms 67, 70, 71. Shaykh Amin examines the hikam that warns of the folly in deprecating the worth of those who observe their awrad but appear to not have a strong spiritual presence. The sign of an ignorant person is that he answers all that he is asked remembers all that he knows and interprets all that he sees. The session ends with a high note on the hikam that talks of the unlimited generosity of Allah (S), and His wisdom in reserving His servants' rewards for the hereafter.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 14 (Jan 28, 2011)

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Letting go of vain hopes and desires liberates the seeker. The seeker must be aware of the folly of being overly attached to the means, and should focus his time and effort on the end, that is, building his relationship with Allah (S)

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 13 (Jan 21, 2011)

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms 60 and 61. The greedy and envious will always be debased. Nothing drives man to insanity more than wahm (i.e. a delusion)

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 12 (Jan 14, 2011)

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms 56 through 59. Light is the army of the heart, and darkness that of the nafs. Allah (S) fotifies the servant he favors with His army of nur - of varying intensities.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 11 (Dec 31, 2010)

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorism 50. It is against the etiquette of being a seeker to diminish the despicability of minor sins. Against the limitless justice of Allah (S), even minor sins could become major. The saalik is always cognizant of his deficiencies and is a constantly in a state of turning to Allah in the hope of being forgiven.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 10 (Dec 24, 2010)

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms 45 through 49. The few good deeds of a good Muslim who has removed from himself all forms of desire and wordliness are greater in the sight of Alla than the numerous good deeds of one who is still given to the cravings of his self. Good deeds are usually the results of good states. When we do something, we are encouraged to do it well. And a good state comes from a person developing the ability to received the fadl of Allah.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 9 (Dec 17, 2010)

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms 41, 42 and 43. To flee from the inevitable only to pursue something that will not last is a sign of hearts that are blind, and is a folly that the human being is prone to. Hijrah is for Allh (S) and Allah (S) alone. It is imperative that the seeker not pollute his intentions with the worldy, for such actions will have a diminished impact on the heart of those who perform them. We must always keep the company of those whose destination is Allah (S) so as to ensure that we are also aligned to travel towards the same destination.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 8 (Dec 10, 2010)

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:38:51 -0500

Aphorisms 34, 36, 39. The first step to getting closer to Allah (S) is getting closer to those who are close to Him, namely the angels. We must work to rid ourselves of our human deficiencies in order to be attractive to angelic company. Committing sins causes the angels to distance themselves from us and the vacuum left is filled by demonic agents. Physical and spiritual hygiene are essential attributes for closeness to angels.

Hikam Ibn 'Ata Illah Session 7 (Nov 12, 2010)

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:38:51 -0500

In this session, Shaykh Amin discusses aphorisms 30, 31 and 32. The take-away points in this session include the following. When you are with Allah, you become generous in nature. Guidance must always be sought through essential nur, not nur that is naar-based (fire-based). And finally, the one that overlooks the blemishes in one's own self while finding fault in the world around him is on a path of loss.