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Free mp3 Lesson Downloads

Posted by Saudah Mirza, Outreach Manager on May 7th, 2008

assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah,
As part of our 5-year anniversary celebration, we are providing some free mp3 lesson downloads.
To see what’s available and access the files, go to http://sunnipath.com/5years/downloads/
Enjoy! And be sure to share the audio with your friends and family.

10th May: Be Prepared for Illumination!

Posted by Asma Arif, SunniPath Student on May 5th, 2008

Asalaam alaykum wa rahmatullah
To be able to sit with our dearest Shaykh AbdulKareem after having studied, smiled, and reflected about deep issues under his care for the last year and a bit, this pauper would like to invite you all to share in that experience…
Title: Loving the Prophet of Light in an Age of Darkness
Date: […]

Habib Ali al-Jifri: The Prophetic Mirror

Posted by Noura Shamma, SunniPath Instructor on April 2nd, 2008

Assalamualikum,
Here is a beautiful gift for everyone, an amazing clip from Habib Ali. He explains what loving the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, means in practical term and how to really be mirrors of the Prophetic light in these troubled times. Please take a few minutes to listen, it’s […]

Upcoming New Short Courses

Posted by Saudah Mirza, Outreach Manager on February 27th, 2008

assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah,
We have three exciting NEW short courses starting in March. Our short courses cover unique topics and are especially perfect for anyone who can’t commit to a full-semester course.
1. Understanding Islam: The Coherence of Islam and the Quest for Truth
Taught by: Ustadha Noura Shamma
Starts March 13th

This seven-week short course will provide […]

Holding One’s Tongue

Posted by Amna Ahmed, SunniPath Student on January 23rd, 2008

Bismillah.
Salam,
Particular Hadith relevant to “Holding One’s Tongue from Unnecessary Speech,” one of the branches taught in “The 77 Branches of Faith”:
Narrated Abu Umamah: Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said: “I guarantee a home in paradise for a person who gives up arguments and disputes even if he is on the truth. And (I also […]

Knowing Allah.

Posted by Amna Ahmed, SunniPath Student on January 19th, 2008

Bismillah.
Some maxims mentioned in “Islamic Spirituality I” from The Hikam:
“Do not let the delay of what you are fervently praying for discourage you, or dishearten you - for He has Guaranteed you the answer in what He chooses for you (not in what you choose for yourself) and when He wills, not when you do.”
(Ibn […]

Righteous Company ~ The Hikam

Posted by Amna Ahmed, SunniPath Student on December 27th, 2007

Bismillah.
“Do not keep the company of anyone whose state does not awaken yours, or words direct you to Allah. You might be doing badly, and be shown your goodness by keeping the company of someone even worse.”
~ Ibn ‘Ata’ Illah’s “The Hikam,” taught in Sunnipath’s “Islamic Spirituality: Part 1″
In other words, one may mistakenly believe […]

Escorting a Funeral

Posted by Amna Ahmed, SunniPath Student on November 12th, 2007

Salam,
In our discussion of death during Sheikh Abdul Kareem’s classes, we came across the following:
“…And it has been said that whenever someone escorts the funeral of his brother Muslim, God orders the angels to escort his own funeral and pray over him when he dies.”
~Imam Haddad’s “The Lives of Man”

Praying for the Dead

Posted by Amna Ahmed, SunniPath Student on November 12th, 2007

Salam,
Quote taught in “The Lives of Man” SunniPath course:
“(One) must not forget his dead ones when he prays, asks forgiveness, or gives alms, lest he in turn be forgotten after his death, for the one who remembers is remembered. and the one who forgets is forgotten. Benevolence goes ahead of you, and God allows not […]

Honoring Our Elders

Posted by Amna Ahmed, SunniPath Student on October 29th, 2007

Salam,
A beautiful hadith of Prophet Muhammed, peace be upon him:
“Whenever a young man honors an older person, God sends him someone who will respect him when he reaches that age.”
~Imam Haddad’s “The Lives of Man.”