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The Tongue

The Messenger of God (may peace be upon him) said:
"The majority of man's sins emanate from his tongue"

The above Hadith was narrated by At-Tabarani. Translation by Hamza Yusuf. Taken from the book: "The Content of Character"

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Teachers & Perfect Timing

When the student is ready, the Master appears.
Buddhist Proverb

Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.
Chinese Proverb

Thoughts archive >>

Avoiding Darkness
The pressure of social conformity is hard to escape with the confines of the city, and human beings find it easier to go with the current rather than move against it...
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Chinese Whiskers: FAQ's about Yusuf
Over the years, since becoming a Muslim, I have been accused of saying and doing things I have neither said nor done. Stories spread from person to person, whether intentionally or not, the result is that some people are led into thinking I am connected to causes I don’t believe in or subscribe to. Read all FAQ's

Yusuf Islam: The Journey
The Journey from Cat Stevens to Yusuf Islam, in search for the centre of the Universe...
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Music: A Question of Faith or Da'wah?
Exploring the foundations and opinions of using music in light of the tranditional Islamic teachings. This is the most recent paper written by Yusuf Islam about this topic. Download PDF

The Life of the Last Prophet
Special Edition Digibook
The influence of Muhammad's prophethood is visible in everything that the world now contains: beliefs and patterns of thought, culture and civilization, morals and modes of living, knowledge and learning.... read more

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