Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (d. 1111)
Say to my brothers when they see that I have departed, and weep and mourn over me: – Do you believe that I am your deceased? By God, the deceased is not me! I am a soul and this is my body, which was my dwelling and clothing for a
Your Attempts to Reach Allah are His Attempts to Reach You.
Your attempts to reach Allah are His attempts to reach you. A man cried “Allah” all night until his lips began to bleed. Then the Devil said , “Hey! Mr. Gullible! Why have you cried all night and not once heard Allah answer, ‘Here I am’? You cry out so
The Song of the Reed Flute by Mohammed Jalal al-Din Rumi
Listen to the reed flute’s lament of separation! Since I was severed from the reed bed, my lament has made men and women weep. All who are separated from their beloved understand what I say. They beheld a delicate thing. All who are torn from their origin long to return
Abd al-Rahman al-Shaghouri 1
You consider them to be intoxicated, though they are not intoxicated, but the Beloved has lifted the veil from His countenance. They beheld a tender thing whereby young hearts were enraptured, and sipped a wine whereupon they cast away all shame. My friend, if you saw the cup of life
Umar ibn al-Farid (d. 1235)
In remembrance of the Beloved we drank a wine by which we were intoxicated before the grape was created. The full moon is its cup and it itself is a sun around which the crescent moon revolves; how many a star appears when it is mixed! Were it not for
Abd al-Salam al-Maqdisi (d. 1280)
O you who love the meaning of our beauty, the bride price is high for those who seek our hand: a burned-out body, a grieving soul, and eyes deprived of the taste of sleep, and a heart wherein nothing exists except Us; if you wish, pay the price. Annihilate yourself,
Islam and Terrorism – Synonyms?
The event in the USA on September 11, 2001 changed the entire world. It was a tragic incident for which there are no arguments to support. No believing Muslim can support such an act. Since then, the situation for Muslims worldwide has become increasingly difficult. Today, about 1.5 billion Muslims
Speech at the Memorial Service for the Deceased in Oslo and at Utøya
We are all gathered here today to remember and mourn the victims of the terrorist attack in Oslo and at Utøya. 76 lives were lost in this tragic act. These 76 individuals leave behind weeping, grieving, and devastated relatives, friends, and fellow citizens. This is an incident we could never
Speech at the Event “in Solidarity against Offense”
Below is the speech by Imam Najeeb ur Rehman that was given during the event against offense on Friday, September 21st at Youngstorget. The character of the Prophet (peace be upon him) One of the most important aspects for all human societies is social interaction and interpersonal contact. This contact
Open Letter to ISIS
Several of the foremost Muslim scholars have come together and issued an open letter to the leader of ISIS. WIM supports the content of the letter, which can be read by clicking here.
Reading darood sharif (Dala`il al-Khayrat)
The Holy Quran contains many commandments, such as the commandment of daily prayers, pilgrimage, fasting, etc. It also contains many stories about prophets in which they are honored, such as the story of when Allah created Prophet Adam and commanded the angels to prostrate themselves before him, may Allah be
Shab-e-Bra’at (Lailah al-Bra’ah)
Sha’ban al-Muazzam is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a very blessed month. Our beloved Prophet, peace be upon him, used to fast during this holy month more than any other after Ramadan. It was in this month that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said that
The Poem of the Mantle – Qasida Burda in Norwegian
My Lord, send blessings and salutations of peace forever upon Your Beloved, the best of all creation. WIM is pleased to present one of the most renowned and most recited poems in the Muslim world. The poem is truly thought-provoking and reminds us to pray to God, but also to
Tawassol (Book)
World Islamic Mission expresses its gratitude and appreciation to the author, Abu Mahi, for his work on the book “Tawassol.” WIM has been granted the rights to publish the book on its website.
Difficulties in life. Test or punishment?
A central teaching in Islam is that this short worldly life is a test from Allah (Praise be to Him). One’s actions in this life will determine the state of the next and eternal life after death. Allah (Praise be to Him) tells us the following in the Qur’an: Every
Ibrahim ibn Adham
Ibrahim ibn Adham was the king of a province called Balkh in northeastern Persia in the 8th century. It is said that at the beginning of his career he was so wealthy that his soldiers wore shields of gold, and his palace was of a splendor and grandeur unparalleled in
Love as Spiritual Fuel
One of the most celebrated poets Islamic civilization has produced, and who has later been rediscovered in the Western world, is Jalal al-Din Rumi. Click on the attached article, Mawlana – love as spiritual fuel, and gain insight into Rumi’s life and reflections on the relationship between Islam and the
A glimpse of Sufism; Ikhlas (sincerity)
A glimpse of Sufism; Ikhlas (sincerity) “There is nothing more difficult for one’s ego than ikhlas (doing something only for the sake of Allah), because it has no share in it.” Yusuf ibn al-Husayn ar-Razi declared; “There is nothing more difficult in the world than ikhlas.” All praise belongs to
Al-Ihsan (a book on Sufism)
World Islamic Mission is pleased to present Al-Ihsan written by author Abo Mahi. The book is about spiritualism and its place in Islam. The book can be downloaded by clicking here “The aim is to reach those who are uncertain and in doubt about what taawwof really is, and those
The pure heart
The pure heart What characterizes a good person? How can a person become good? Most religions attempt to provide answers to these complex questions. And significant parts of the theology of world religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam focus on a pure heart as the definition of goodness in
The importance of prayer
Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) has created the entire universe. Our globe is a tiny dot compared to Allah’s vast creation. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) has created the entire universe. Our globe is a tiny dot compared to Allah’s vast creation. Man was created and sent to earth as a steward
The prayer of need (salah al-hajah)
Both the Quran and the Hadith contain numerous duas, which encourage us to ask Allah for everything we need. Allah (‘Azza wa jall) hears all our prayers and answers them, as He says in the Quran: “When My servants ask Me, behold, I am near. I respond to the prayer
Mosque or Musalla? The status of the mosque
In today’s Western society, many Muslim organizations have their own premises. The premises include bathrooms, kitchens, toilets and a prayer hall, or musalla. In the absence of capital, old industrial or commercial premises, a house, or an apartment are rented where members gather and perform the five daily prayers. Sometimes
Maulana Abdul Aleem Siddiqi Qadri
All praise belongs to Allah, the Almighty. Peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad, the last of the prophets, and may God be pleased with all the followers of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and his progeny. All praise belongs to Allah, the Almighty, the
Imam Abu Hanifa – fiqhens far
All praise belongs to Allah, the Almighty. Peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad, the last of the prophets, and may God be pleased with all the followers of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and his progeny. Imam Abu Hanifa was a Mujtahid Imam of
Umm al-Mu’mineen Sayyidah Umme Salma
Her real name was Hind, but she was better known as Sayyidah Umme Salma (may Allah be pleased with her). She was the daughter of the well-known chief Abu Umayya, who came from Bano Makhzoom, and belonged to the Quraish tribe. Her mother, Atikah bint Amir came from Bano Faras.
Sayyidah Sawdah, Mother of the Believers
Islamic sources do not tell much about Sayyidah Sawdah (may Allah be pleased with her) who was the daughter of Zam’ah, belonging to the Quraish tribe. Her mother’s name was Shamoos, who also belonged to a respected tribe. After the death of Sayyidah Khadija (may Allah be pleased with her),
Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Qadri Barelwi
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Merciful. Allah Himself bears witness, and so do the angels and those who are firmly established in knowledge: There is no god but Allah, the Just, there is no god but Him, the Mighty, the Wise. (3:18) Introductory words Few scholars
Sayyidah Maimuna bint al Harith
Her original name was Barrah. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) changed her name to Maimuna, which means blessing. She had several sisters, among them Umm al-Fadl Lubaba, who was married to Hadhrat Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib (may Allah be pleased with him). He was also the uncle of the
