Sufiquest

Sufiquest

10
Apr
From Seeking to Becoming: Why a Shaykh Is Not Meant to Be Followed Forever

From Seeking to Becoming: Why a Shaykh Is Not Meant to Be Followed Forever

Imagine waking up on a road you don’t recognize. It is dark—so dark it feels endless. Cold, damp
6 min read
07
Apr
Feeling Safe in the Body: A Forgotten Sufi Teaching

Feeling Safe in the Body: A Forgotten Sufi Teaching

A lot of us have never truly felt safe — either in the world or within our own bodies. There is
8 min read
04
Apr
Romantic Fantasies: The Hidden Trials of the Spiritual Path

Romantic Fantasies: The Hidden Trials of the Spiritual Path

Sometimes, Allah chooses to call certain people back to Him through romantic experiences that catalyze deeper understanding and transformation. Many
7 min read
01
Apr
The Spiritual Trap of Being ‘Nice’

The Spiritual Trap of Being ‘Nice’

What does it mean to be “nice”? Being “nice” is often understood as being agreeable, pleasant, and accommodating—someone who
3 min read
29
Mar
This Is How Sincerity Is Measured

This Is How Sincerity Is Measured

Sincerity, like many things in life, has levels. It is not simply black or white. Because of that, we need
6 min read
26
Mar
The Spiritual Wound That Held Me Back From Creating This Blog

The Spiritual Wound That Held Me Back From Creating This Blog

For the past 4 years, I have been thinking about having a blog. If you have followed me for some
4 min read
25
Mar
What Truly Moves You Forward on This Path?

What Truly Moves You Forward on This Path?

There comes a point on this path where something becomes very clear: No one can do this work for you.
2 min read
25
Mar
The Ego Is Not What You Think

The Ego Is Not What You Think

Most people think of the ego as arrogance. Pride. Superiority. The need to appear better than others. And while that
2 min read
24
Mar
Learning to Read the Unseen

Learning to Read the Unseen

From the very beginning of Sufiquest, I felt guided to remove as much focus as possible from myself. Only some
2 min read
24
Mar
What Al-Khidr Taught Me

What Al-Khidr Taught Me

I never intended to engage in any kind of Islamic work. Before Sufiquest, the furthest my thoughts about life would
3 min read