Sheikhing it Up with Sheikh Faiyaz

Daily Sustenance for the Heart 9: With Privilege Comes ResponsibilityIt is a privilege to be considered the servant or slave of the Lord of the Worlds... With privilege comes responsibility.

Daily Sustenance for the Heart 8: Embodying True ServitudeWe have created to be a servant of God; and that is an honorable purpose. It's about reminding ourselves of that purpose every so often.

Daily Sustenance for the Heart 7: Never ComplacencyComplacency is amongst the biggest hurdles that we need to cross as those striving to God; and these nights give us the best opportunity to be successful.

Daily Sustenance for the Heart 6: Aspiring to the Be the BestThe believer should always be striving to the best servant of God that we have the capacity to be.

Daily Sustenance for the Heart 5: Balance in RelationshipsProphetic traditions point to the fact that the believer is lenient and easy-going, but not to the detriment of calling out injustices.

Daily Sustenance for the Heart 4: Divine Support in Our RelationshipsThere is no doubt that divine support is essential in nurturing and strengthening our relationships. During this month, we are called to cultivate healthier, more meaningful connections with others.

Daily Sustenance for the Heart 3: Increasing DeterminationWe can all make small improvements and reach the goals we are setting provided that we are determined and diligent in the process. This month of Ramadan affords us the perfect opportunity to do so.

Daily Sustenance for the Heart 2: Lest We Not ForgetThe human being is a forgetful creation, and if we forget just how blessed we are in this month, we have a chance of losing a great deal.

Daily Sustenance for the Heart 1: Welcoming the Best of NightsWe start by welcoming the month of Ramadan and acknowledging its beauty, grandeur and unique opportunity we have. And what an opportunity!

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 29: The Final Praises We close out Sura Rahman, and this sacred month, with pain that anguishes our hearts, but with a new, improved relationship with our Lord.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 28: What Do We Deny? In Sura Rahman, God often poses the rhetorical question..."What do you deny?" But what precisely does it speak to?

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 27: Beyond the Physical Happiness is not only derived by the things that appear to be physical, but rather things run a bit deeper than appears on the surface.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 26: Good Decisions = Good Results, Part II It suffices that every decision we make, plays a big role in determining the potential results. And our decisions when it comes to our hearts and deeds is no different.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 25: Good Decisions = Good Results Attaining paradise isn't easy...its about making the right decisions and putting forth the right effort.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 24: Am I Deserving? Who am I to be deserving of the paradise and bounty of the Lord of the worlds?

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 23: The Spiritual Over the Physical Paradise is not only about physical gifts that we receive, but rather about the spiritual benefits it offers us.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 22: Divine Recompense How great are the benefits of paradise? Truly, the descriptions only offer a glimpse.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 21: Paradise as a Manifestation of Mercy We do very little, but God compensates a lot!

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 20: Wrath vs. Mercy There's a fine balance in terms of how we understand our Creator, and it's important to recognize that balance to increase knowledge of our Lord.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 19: Divine Discipline Being disciplined and held accountable for our wrongdoings is never easy, and it is not meant to be. In Sura Rahman, God mentions the methods in which He may discipline His creation who has veered off from the path He has created us for.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 18: True Poverty We are in a state of abject need in front of the Lord of the worlds...and showing that humility in front of God unlocks our secret potential.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 17: Preparing for Accountability There will come a time where God will preside over humanity and hold us to account...it would be prudent that we engage in some self-accountability before then!

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 16: Linking with the Eternal God is the Ultimate Authority and we are meant to navigate life to remind ourselves that there is no where else to turn but Him.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 15: Our Temporal Nature We're not been created to live in this temporal world, but rather for an eternal one. If we cling to God, we have the ability to live forever.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 14: The Primary Source God is the primary source, and its vital that we remind ourselves of this Divine secret.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 13: Shifting the Compass We're a negative bunch, particularly in terms of our perception of faith and everything linked to it. But sometimes, all we need, is a change in mindset.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 12: A Bird's Eye View The Quran compels us to have conversations with ourselves by calling us to that which is far larger than life...

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 11: It's About the Bigger Picture We often get mixed up and caught up with distractions in life and lose sight of the big picture.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 10: To & From the Earth We're a creation that was created from the earth, and we will return back to it...

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 9: The Smallest Blessings Its vital to show thanks for the smallest of blessings and recognize everything we take for granted.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 8: Finding the Balance In life, it's all about balance and contributing to the equity in our society...

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 7: Obligatory Submission All of the creations of our Lord are in a state of submission to the Creator.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 6: The Uniqueness of Creation God has created us with such detail and precision, and it's important for us to appreciate that uniqueness.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 5: The Book of Mercy The Quran is meant to be mercy for us, and that which allows for us to truly reach our potential.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 4: In His Name In God's name does everything come to be...and out of His mercy, we are...

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 3: How Do I Contemplate the Quran? The Quran is an intimidating book for many, but there are steps that we can take to unlock its beauty.

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul: Have I Neglected my Roadmap? The Quran is meant to be a roadmap for our lives...but have we taken it seriously?

Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 1: Why Me? Another opportunity to bear the fruit of this blessed month...why me? Why us? What did I do to deserve another chance?

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 30: Not the End, But a New BeginningThe month of Ramadan is over, but we have the privilege a fresh start and a new beginning.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 29: The Will to SucceedThe Holy Month of Ramadan is not over, though it is quickly coming to a close. Its important to continue to be in a state of dua that we are successful beyond this month as it comes to an end.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 28: Spiritual PovertyWe are in a state of utter and absolute need of God at every moment, and its vital for the believer to show that humility every so often.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 27: Balancing this World & the NextThough a common theme of this month is to break attaching from this world, we still live in. How can we find that sense of balance we're looking for?

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 26: The Pursuit of HappinessIn life, we're always looking for happiness, but for whatever reason, its very difficult to find. We quickly realize that happiness is only once we've linked with God and all that He desires from us.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 25: Making the Right DecisionEvery decision we make open the door for a hundred more decision. If we make the right one on day one, the process will be a bit easier later on.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 24: Dua, the Gift that Keeps Giving Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq of the Imam teaches us how to ask, what to ask and when to ask...and this month, especially in these days, is all about asking for more...

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 23: Approaching the Best of NightsThe night of Qadr is upon us...what do I ask for and how do I seek?

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 22: Seeking Divine Support (II)There is no success without God's support...sometimes we need to just ask for it.(Part II)

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 21: Seeking Divine Support (I)There is no success without God's support...sometimes we need to just ask for it.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 20: Satan's Grasp Over the TongueThe easiest way that the Satanic influence controls us is via the tongue, so its vital to remain vigilant and mindful at every moment.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 19: Desperately SeekingThere is nothing more beloved to God than His servant who demonstrates utter and absolute poverty in front of Him.