Nour Islam Academy

The good sheikh and the bad sheikh

Dear Tulab, I would like to share an important message with you today that is very close to my heart. There are many me...

A Bedouin was asked: "Who are the most honorable people in behavior?"

He replied: "Those who, when they are near, give gifts when they are far away, praise when they are treated unjustly...

Chapter 22: The Instructions for the Murid on the Spiritual Path - Divided into sections, and with this the book ends

Know, O Murid, that the first thing you must do to save your soul is to find a teacher who will...

Sufism in the Gaza Strip: History, influence and controversies

Sufism in the Gaza Strip has a long history that is deeply rooted in the spiritual and scientific tradition of the...

Strength of character in prosperity: living true values in Sufism

The belief that difficult times are the real trials of life is widespread. I...

Ibn Taymiyyah the great Sufi: An enigmatic personality in the field of tension of Sufism.

In this text, I take a look at the life and spiritual practices of Ibn Taymiyyah, who lived in the 13th c...

The dhikr: Between Community and Individual Practice - A Controversy over Legality or Bid'ah

Dhikr, the remembrance of Allah, plays a central role in the spiritual life of many Muslims. It is a...

Sufism discredited as the 'opium of the people': A consideration of the origin and use of this statement by the Wahabi and Neo-Salafi sect

Wahabi and neo-Salafi supporters often discredit Sufism as "opium for the people". This statement...
Tree root

Maintaining roots and developing further: A reflection on our community

I would like to share my thoughts on our community and rejoice in the fact that in many areas we ...
Gene Z

Challenges and opportunities: How Muslims in the West can shape a better future

Muslims in the West face various challenges. One of the most important is the preservation of their ...