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It’s a sermon, not a class
Very often people find sermons to be boring. The reason why is not always the content, but rather the ‘style’ of delivery. A sermon is supposed to be motivating, energetic and straight forward.
Continue readingPraying, Fasting, Zakat and Pilgrimage are not ‘new’
These four pillars, even though they existed, were nevertheless different from how we know them today. The reason behind this? Previous Prophets were sent to their people, not to the world. Their message
Continue readingAsking for Nothing
The highest kind of supplication is the one where ask for nothing. One wherein you show the Almighty that being connected and devoted to Him is what you are truly looking for.
Continue readingThe Disposition of a Beggar
We can’t impress the Almighty with your prayers. We should stand in front of the Lord, humble and submitted, devoted and focused:
Continue readingThe Danger of Familiarity
We are all very familiar with chapter the Opening. I remember once, on a plane, there was quite some heavy – according to my standards – turbulence. I asked someone sitting next to me –
Continue readingPriorities
On your path towards Allah it is important to set priorities. If one does not set priorities, he or she will not make any progress. Some good deeds are more important than others. The importance and rank
Continue readingHe loves you!
You don’t invite people you don’t love to your house, right? You don’t like them to come close to you, and you don’t engage with them unless it is necessary.
Continue readingIntroduction to Prayer Management
Imam Van Ael delivered a Prayer Management Seminar at Karima Al-Marwaziyya in High Wyco
Continue readingTip #4: Al-Malik
When you say “Allah-u-Akbar“, you are about to knock on the door of the palace of the KingImam Van Ael Realize that when you say the takbirah al-ihram that you are about to stand in front
Continue readingTip #3: Al-Wadud
The One who loves is the One who called you to prayer! If Allah most High did not want you to meet him, would you have prayed?
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