KQZ Institute

We are honoured to announce the upcoming visit of Ustadh Amjad Tarsin (USA) to England from 14th to 18th May.

The primary purpose of his visit is to teach Kingdom of the Heart - a transformative text by Habib Omar bin Hafiz in Nottingham. This special seminar is particularly significant as Ustadh Amjad himself translated the work into English, offering students a unique opportunity to engage with the text through the insight of its translator and a dedicated student of Habib Omar.

Full details of his itinerary across England will be made available soon, insha’Allah. Stay tuned for further announcements and registration information.

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Etiquette For The Spiritual Journey (Adab Suluk al-Murid) | Shaykh Amir Nawaz |

Summary

Shaykh Amir Nawaz began the lesson by highlighting the significance of the blessed month of Rajab, quoting the hadith in which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described Rajab as the month of Allah. This set the tone for a discussion centred on spiritual renewal and preparation on the path to Allah.

He explained that any seeker on the path to Allah must begin with sincere and complete repentance (tawbah). This includes turning back to Allah from all sins and rectifying wrongs done to others. If a person has oppressed someone, taken what is not rightfully theirs, or owes a debt, they must return rights and fulfil obligations before expecting true spiritual progress.

Shaykh Amir outlined the three essential conditions of repentance:
1. Sincere remorse for the sin
2. Leaving the sin immediately
3. Strong determination never to return to it

If the sin involves the rights of another person, then in addition to these three conditions, one must seek forgiveness and restore the rights of the person who was wronged. Shaykh Amir highlighted the importance of mercy, good character, and how one treats others, reminding us: “If you want to be forgiven, then forgive people.” He further added, “If you want to know how Allah will treat you, then look at how you treat people.”

He reminded the gathering that “Paradise is ours to lose,” stressing personal responsibility in one’s actions and behaviour.

Shaykh Amir further explained that a true seeker should remain deeply aware of his shortcomings in fulfilling duties and obligations to Allah. When a person feels regret, sadness, and heartbreak over these failings, this is actually a sign of divine closeness, for Allah is with such a person.

The lesson also stressed the danger of small sins, warning that major sins often begin with persistent minor ones. Protecting oneself from all sins, no matter how insignificant they may seem, is therefore essential.

A strong emphasis was placed on guarding the heart, as Shaykh Amir described the heart of the seeker as more precious than the body. If the heart becomes corrupted, the Hereafter is ruined, even if outward actions appear sound.

Finally, Shaykh Amir concluded by stressing that knowledge alone is not enough. True religion lies in application, stating clearly that Islam is not just about learning the religion, but living the religion.

Watch the full lecture: https://www.youtube.com/live/aoU--AlNiWY?feature=shared