Death and the reality of life
A recording of a live session where we discussed our journey from Allah, back to Allah and what is the purpose of our life on this planet.
We discussed why it is so easy to get distracted and how we can stay focused on our purpose by practicing small acts of kindness with intention.
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Sura Rum Part 3 Verses 24 - 29
Continuing with our study of Sura Rum, these verses talk about the signs of Allah in the Universe and about the creation of Man. These verses invite us to ponder, to be open to the Truth through reflection and listening.
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The Practical Path to a Peaceful Heart
The topic for these series of lectures delivered in Toronto was "The Practical Path to a Peaceful Heart"
Lecture 1: Introduction to the spiritual heart
In the first lecture, we discussed the role of Muharram in reviving our hearts and the roles and responsibilities of all of us during this period.
As suggested, it may be a good idea to write out a pledge for yourself of your intention and intended behaviour during this time. This greatly helps in reminding ourselves of the purpose of the month of Muharram and establishing our focus and ensuring that we use the time for what it was intended.
We also introduced the concept of the spiritual heart and shared the outline of the proposed lectures.
¥ What is the importance of the heart in Islam? What does the Quran say about the importance of the heart? What does it mean to have a healthy heart? Why is it important to talk about the heart? We usually focus on knowledge and deeds. Modernity and the challenges of focusing on the heart. The role ...
Lecture 13 Practicing Gratitude during difficult times
Few people would disagree about the value of gratitude in our physical and spiritual lives. It is easy to be thankful when things are going really well.
But what about when we are in challenging or difficult times? How does one maintain a grateful heart in the midst of difficulty and grief?
In this session we explore ways to be grateful even if we are not feeling gratitude.
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Lecture 12 Accessing peace through gratitude
In this session we discuss the role of gratitude in nurturing a peaceful heart. What is gratitude and why is it so important on the spiritual path to have a grateful heart.
We also discuss how to start an intentional practice of gratitude
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Lecture 11 Purifying the heart from guilt and remorse
In the 11th lecture in the series we discuss the role of Nafsul Lawwama as an internal GPS to take us towards the Divine.
When we do not follow our internal GPS, we experience guilt and remorse which lead to agitation. The path towards a peaceful heart is to align our actions with our internal GPS.
We discuss the following questions:
- What is NL? What is its role in guiding us towards a peaceful heart
- What is the role of emotions generally in our lives? Why have we been given negative emotions such as guilt and shame?
- How can we sharpen this tool and nurture it so that it helps us towards a Qalbe Saleem?
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Lecture 10: Being smart about sharing Imam Hussain’s message on social media
Social media is a powerful platform which can be used in a smart way to spread the message of Imam Hussain (as).
In this lecture we discuss questions like:
Why is it important to be savvy about using social media? The reality on the ground
The power of social media for good
Examples of great social media campaigns
Reminding ourselves about the principles of effective communication from the Quran
The dos and don'ts of playing it smart on Social Media
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Lecture 9 Purifying the heart through Dhikr
In the 9th session in the series we cover the following
What do we mean by Dhikr and its importance in the cultivation of a peaceful heart
Why Dhikr Allah is Akbar
Three types of Dhikr and examples of it
Living the Dhikr
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Lecture 8 Keep good company
In the 8th lecture in the series, we talk about the importance of keeping good company and why friendship matters.
The Quran mentions several different types of companions and friends and is clear that some friendships support our ultimate purpose while other friendships can distract us from our main purpose and cause us great regret ultimately.
In this lecture we discuss the kinds of friendships to nurture and how to seek out good company.
Lecture 7: Establish Prayer (M2016)
In the 7th Lecture in this series, we talk about Salaat as a tool of purification. It is actually both a tool for evaluating how much our hearts are connected to the Divine and a means for that connection.
The HP (saw) has said that Salaat is like a river flowing outside our homes which purifies from every impurity. The Quran also talks about the protective powers of salaat in keeping us away from spiritual toxins. In this lecture we will discuss and discover the philosophy behind each action in salaat and the power of salaat to act as a major tool in keeping the heart pure
Please take a moment to review the show on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/loving-and-living-the-quran/id1039955011?mt=2
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I am a counsellor specializing in couple therapy and parent coaching in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Although my first degree was in Law (LLB from the University of Toronto), I realised that my true passion lay in counselling and coaching families and couples to build better relationships. I therefore started training in family and couple therapy and have been practicing marriage and family therapy for almost a decade.
