May 7, 2008
Be more concerned for the acceptance of your action than you are for the action; for, an action with fearful obedience will not be little. How could an action which is accepted be little?
[Ali ibn Abi Talib]
April 21, 2008
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April 12, 2008
Trials of The Messengers (Peace be upon them)
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Course Cost: $10
Al-Madina Institute is pleased to announce its one of a kind seminar entitled, “Trials of the Messengers.” This will be an overview of the various trials that our noble prophets and messengers faced for us. The seminar will be taught by our brilliant scholars, Shaykh Muhammad Bin Yahya Ninowy, Imam Mohamed Magid and Imam Zaid Shakir. Learn More!
March 27, 2008
The undisciplined person doesn’t wrong himself alone
but sets fire to the whole world.
[Rumi]
March 27, 2008
Abu Bakr: Being Friends with the Prophet
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All arrows were pointing towards Medina. A sign had been given, and preparations for the journey had begun. Those who would come on this journey that would change the flow of history and the calendar were taking their places in turn. The pressure in Mecca had increased so much that it was not even possible to open a window and take a breath of air. The one nicknamed “Very sincere” and “Very loyal” was thinking that the time had come for him. As a result of his sincerity and loyalty, he knocked on the door of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and asked permission for the journey. The Prophet postponed the trip saying, “Wait a little. Maybe Allah will give you a companion.” They waited until ignorance and darkness agreed to extinguish the light sent to the universe. This time the door knocked on was the door of “very sincere” and “very loyal,” and the person knocking was the Prophet. So they were going to set out on the journey together! They were companions on the journey! A prophet! Abu Bakr as-Siddiq was crying from joy…
He had believed as soon as the (more…)
March 25, 2008
It is the most unforgettable race in history, yet there are no spectators.
Of the two racers, the younger one draws a line on the ground; the starting line. They are going to begin running from that point. The older one ties his shirt around his belly. A strange contest; he will not become upset if he loses. He looks at his rival with love and proposes a race. Can you imagine it? He is the man whom thousands of people follow; he is the one who split the moon with just a single sign from his hand! On the way to Badr he asks smiling, knowing that they are on their way to the most important battle of all times:
“Would you like to race with me, Aisha?”
“Alright, Messenger of God!”
In a blink of the eye the race begins. The Prophet (pbuh) and his beloved wife begin to run. (more…)
March 17, 2008
‘People are distracted by objects of desire,
and afterwards repent of the lust they’ve
indulged,
because they have indulged with a phantom
and are left even farther from Reality than
before.
(more…)
March 13, 2008
“If you do dhikr you won’t get stressed, If your getting stressed your not doing enough dhikr.”
[Shaykh Hamza Yusuf]
March 9, 2008
The tear of the sinner is more beloved to God than the arrogance of the righteous man
[Ibn Ata’illah]
March 1, 2008
The hypocrite looks for faults; the believer looks for excuses.
[Abu Hamid al-Ghazali]
February 27, 2008
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February 25, 2008
Al-Madina - Revival of the Heart Seminar
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Course Cost: $50
Al-Madina Institute is pleased to announce its one of a kind seminar entitled “Revival of the Heart.” This will be a two day in-depth look at the wonderful book, “My beloved son,” composed by the great Scholar Imam Ghazali. For more information, click here…
February 25, 2008
Allah’s delay is not Allah’s denial.
February 22, 2008
The window determines how much Light enters the house,
even if the Moon’s radiance fills the East & the West.
Rûmi
February 20, 2008
If you do not know the blessings you have when you have them, then Allah will teach you about them by taking them away from you.
- Ibn ‘Ata’Allah -
February 19, 2008
“What has he lost who has found You,
and what has he found who has lost You? “
- Ibn ‘Ata’Allah -
February 15, 2008
We are now live on YouTube! If you are a YouTube fan and want to connect with Al-Madina Institute, visit our YouTube page!
February 1, 2008
Below is the arabic recitation of the Tahawiya text by Shaykh Ninowy. InshaAllah we will continue with the commentary of the Tahawiya text every Wednesday at 9pm on Paltalk. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at info@almadinainstitute.org
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January 29, 2008
Al-Madina - Portrait of the Prophet Audio
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Al-Madina Institute is pleased to announce the audio version of the “Portrait of the Prophet” seminar 1.
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[12 tracks; ~8:21:57]
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InshaAllah, in the upcoming days we will be posting the schedule for seminar 2 and 3 of the “Portrait of the Prophet” seminar, along with the schedule for the classes that will be held in NJ and VA.
January 26, 2008
Al-Madina - “Evening of Remembrance” Audio
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“Al-Madina - Evening of Remembrance” program with Shaykh Muhammad Bin Yahya Ninowy: [~58 min]
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January 26, 2008
Pictures from Portrait of the Prophet Seminar
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January 22, 2008
Hope this reaches you in the best of health inshaAllah. Just wanted to take the time to say thank you for coming out and attending this wonderful seminar. InshaAllah we will be hosting more programs this year, and inshaAllah in the future. We plan on having part two of the “Portrait of the Prophet” seminar in few months followed by many other seminars. Also, for the many people that donated for our book translation project, Jazakullah…
January 15, 2008
Portrait of the Prophet Seminar - Update!
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SOLD OUT!
If you would like to be placed on the hold list, please email us at info@almadinainstitute.org. We cannot guarantee you a spot! Its on a first come first serve basis…
January 14, 2008
Al Madina Institute has an exciting update!
On Saturday January 19th, at 8PM, we will be hosting “An Evening of Remembrance” which will be a great time for relaxation.
We will have a special Munshid group that will entertain us with their beautiful voices. We look forward to seeing all of you there!
Location:
Best Western
1800 Belmont Avenue
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
January 9, 2008
This is a beautiful poem written by Shaykh Idrisi in the Rawda Shareef.
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We are present in the Garden of the Prophet,
Seeking acceptance and welcome.
We have come, oh best of refuges!
Bowed in humility and bewilderment.
Ask Allah to give us every help,
that we may attain our desires at the time debts fall due.
You have a vast power which is beyond compare,
and a message greater then any messengers. (more…)
January 8, 2008
Al Madina Institute will be soon posting the 2008 schedule. Our courses will be held primarily in:
- Baltimore, MD
- Central, NJ
Each weekend course will be coupled with a Saturday night thikir/nasheed session with our instructors.
If you are interested in bringing a course to your area please contact info@almadinainstitute.org
January 6, 2008
Salamu Alaikum,
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We would first like to say Thank You for the many people who have registered for the upcoming event entitled “A Portrait of the Prophet.” We pray that all those who attend will benefit greatly. Due to an overwhelming response, Al Madina will be offering free daycare services for families with children ages 3 and above. If you do plan on having your kids in our daycare, we ask that you email us letting us know the name, age and number of children you plan on bringing so we may plan accordingly.
We look forward to seeing you at the event.
January 4, 2008
We have been told by Sufyan ibn Waki: “Jumai ibn Umair ibn Abd ar-Raman al-Ijli told us: ‘I was told by a man from the Banu Tamim, one of the offspring of Abu Hala, the husband of Khadija, nicknamed Abu Abdi’llah, on the authority of a son of Abu Hala, that al-Hasan ibn Ali said (may Allah the Exalted be well pleased with him and his father):
I asked my maternal uncle, Hind ibn Abi Hala, who was“ an expert describer: ‘Describe for me the manner of speech Allah’s Messenger
!’ He said: ‘Allah’s Messengerwas constantly sympathetic with sorrows, persistent in thought, having no repose, prolonged in silence. He would (more…)
January 3, 2008
“I have no power save to knock at Thy door,
And if I be turned away, at what door shall I knock?
In full abandon I put my trust in Thee,
Stretching out my hands to Thee, a pleading beggar.”
[Imam Shafi`i, ‘Munajat’.]
January 2, 2008
Hehad the most radiant coloring, deep black eyes which were wide set and had a sort of red tint to them, long eyelashes, a bright complexion, an aquiline nose, and a gap between his front teeth. Hisface was round with a wide brow and hehad a thick beard which reached his chest. Hischest and abdomen were of equal size. Hewas broad-chested with broad shoulders. Hehad large bones, large arms, thick palms and soles, long fingers, fair skin and fine hair from the chest to the navel. Hewas neither tall nor short, but between the two. In spite of that, no tall person who walked with the Prophetseemed taller than him. Hishair was neither curly nor straight. When helaughed and his blessed teeth showed, (more…)
January 2, 2008
Knowledge without action is insanity and action without knowledge is vanity. [Imam Abu Hamid al Ghazali]
December 31, 2007
Knowledge is not what is memorized; knowledge is what benefits. [Imam Shafi]
December 30, 2007
Hewas the most generous, the most valorous, the gentlest. Hecast his eyes down more often than up, and appeared shyer than a well-sheltered young girl. When someone came to himwith a happy face, he would take his hand.
When gifts were brought to him, hewould ask if they were alms or gifts. Hewould accept the gifts and decline the alms. Yet the gifts did not stay in his hand or his house for very long. Hewould give them away.
Heused to take off his shoes when he sat down, and bend and gather the skirt of his robe. Hewould always sit on the floor with his knees pulled up to his chest. (more…)
December 29, 2007
A man came to visit Junayd and Junayd asked him where he had come from. He replied that he had just returned from hajj. Junayd said to him, “From the time you left your home did you also leave behind all wrong action?” “No,” replied the man. “Then you never really left at all. At every stop you made on the way, did you also advance another stage on the path to Allah?” “No,” came the reply. “Then you did not really make the journey. When you put on your ihram at the miqat, did you discard the attributes of selfhood as you took off your ordinary clothes?” “No.” “Then you did not really take on ihram. When you did tawaf of the Ka’ba, did you witness the beauty of Allah in the abode of purification?” “No, I did not,” said the man. “Then you did not really do tawaf. When you did sa’y between Safa and Marwa did you reach the rank of safa (purity) and muruwwa (virtue)?” “No.” “Then you did not really do sa’y. When you went out to Mina did your muna (desires) cease?” No, they did not.” “Then you never really went to Mina. When you stood on ‘Arafa did you experience even a single moment of ma’rifa (direct knowledge) of Allah?” “No.” “Then you did not really stand on ‘Arafa. When you stayed the night at Muzdalifa did you renounce your love of this world?” No, I did not.” “Then you did not really stay at Muzdalifa. When you stoned the Jamra, did you cast away from yourself everything that stands between you and your Lord.” “No.” “Then you did not really do the stoning. When you made your sacrifice, did you offer up your lower self to Allah?” “Then you did not really make a sacrifice and the truth is that you have not properly performed hajj at all. Return and do the hajj again in the manner I have described so that you may finally truly attain to the Maqam of Ibrahim.”
December 12, 2007
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December 11, 2007
