Hadhrat Dr Abdul Hayy Arifi (Rahimahullah) of Karachi, Pakistan has mentioned that in daily life there are one of four conditions that a person experiences : 1. Conditions that conform to a person's liking and wishes 2. Conditions that are contrary to one's wishes 3. Recalling the mistakes of the past and the losses incurred … Continue reading The four conditions of daily life

One day whilst travelling, the great sage, Zunnun Misri (Rahimahullah) who hailed from Egypt, passed by a sweetmeat shop and felt an inner desire to purchase some for himself. He then started speaking to the Nafs (inner ego), saying: “My friend, you are fully aware that I am not in the position to afford these … Continue reading Hard work for sweetmeats

Abu Layla (RA) says that Usayd bin Hudayr (RA) was a good man who was always smiling and jovial. One day he was busy speaking to some people in the presence of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) and was making them laugh. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)  poked his side, "You've hurt me" he complained. "Then … Continue reading Kissing the Blessed body of Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)