The Thoughts of Sinning by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) Many people are anxious and troubled when the thought of sinning comes to their minds. Whilst Shaytan whispers such thoughts, inviting and tempting towards sins, we should not entertain them. I often present the analogy that our minds can be likened…
Getting up for Fajr Salah
Getting up for Fajr Salah by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) The following is the prescription that has been given regarding getting punctual with Fajr. In summer, when Fajr Salah[1] is very early, many complain about their inability to get up for Fajr Salah. In winter, when Fajr is relatively late, many complain…
How to Attain Concentration in Salah
A common complaint of many who seek reformation is their lack of concentration in Salah and finding themselves wanting in the spirit of Salah. They write or ask for some prescription to bring in that spirit and that love of Allah Ta’ala through Salah. The following guidelines will, insha Allah, assist in improving the…
Giving up Sins: An Easy Prescription
Giving up Sins: An Easy Prescription by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) There are many Muslim brothers and sisters throughout the world who, due to various negative influences and bad elements, find themselves ‘de-railed’ from Deen. Many others sit on the fence, wanting to enjoy or benefit from both sides of the…
Haram Fantasizing
Haram Fantasizing by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) There is no shortage of complaints regarding giving up sins and the struggle between a person, his Nafs and Shaytan. This battle is ongoing, till our dying day. There is no way out except to show the courage and bravery that every Muslim does…
The Influence of Television
The Influence of Television by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) One of the many Sunnahs of the Ambiya (‘alayhimus salam) is that of Haya – shame and modesty: a quality which is sorely missing in the lives of the majority of Muslims today and which should otherwise be an outstanding characteristic and feature of…
Sibling Rivalry
Sibling Rivalry by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) Sibling Rivalry is a common scenario in almost every home. Arguments and fights are everyday occurrences amongst brothers and sisters —to the extent that arguments often lead to physical fighting. This kind of response is very much against the disposition of a noble person,…
Powerful Detergents for the Spiritual Heart
There are many laboratories in the world working and specializing in detergents. Each one is trying to produce the best detergent that would be the easiest to remove stains. Each company claims its detergents are the best, giving you a power-cleaning wash and removing the toughest stains. In the spiritual world, we find that…
In the Name of Islam
In the Name of Islam by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) There is a sickness in society which has now reached epidemic proportions. It is so severe that it requires repetition in its warnings to drive the point home. Fitnas abound, and the worst and most dangerous fitnah is that which takes…
Watering the Root
Watering the Root The main reason for being unable to solve the many problems the Muslim community is presently facing is that we are misdirecting our energies by ‘watering leaves’ when in fact, the ‘root’ is in dire need of water. We are not getting to the root of the problem since we are too…
