Spiritual Distractions
Most people assume distraction only means entertainment, social media, or worldly pursuits. But distraction can also wear religious clothing. A person can spend years talking about religion while never waking up. Last week marked the 20th anniversary since becoming Muslim. Throughout these years, I have observed a pattern not only
suffering
There is a moment in the life of all human beings when the structures we have relied on begin to loosen. What once felt solid gets shaken. What once distracted us no longer satisfies. What once made sense begins to feel strangely incomplete. In the Sufi path, this moment is
temperaments
Why is it that one person is constantly battling anger, while another is drowning in hesitation? Why does one person run toward worship with urgency, while another delays every prayer despite sincerely loving Allah? Why does the same advice awaken one heart and leave another untouched? Not everyone is fighting
Adab
What does it mean to be “nice”? Being “nice” is often understood as being agreeable, pleasant, and accommodating—someone who avoids conflict, keeps others comfortable, and is easy to get along with. But in a deeper sense, “niceness” can also describe a pattern of behavior rooted in avoiding discomfort: saying
sincerity
Sincerity, like many things in life, has levels. It is not simply black or white. Because of that, we need to learn how to read between the lines—so we don’t discourage ourselves too quickly, while also protecting ourselves from those who are not sincere with us. As a
ego
There comes a point on this path where something becomes very clear: No one can do this work for you. Not a teacher. Not a book. Not a reminder you read at the right time. At some point, it becomes a matter of what you are willing to face within
ego
Most people think of the ego as arrogance. Pride. Superiority. The need to appear better than others. And while that is one expression of the ego, that is only a tiny part of its expression. In many cases, the ego moves in much quieter ways—ways that are often mistaken
ego
From the very beginning of Sufiquest, I felt guided to remove as much focus as possible from myself. Only some of you have seen me through life circumstances and our 1:1 sessions. Concealing myself was not because I believe there is anything wrong with being seen per se, but