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SPIRITUAL AND SELF DEVELOPMENT
Copyright Revival Publications
2000/1420 H , 2001/1422 H and 2004/1425 H
Reprinted 2007/1428 H , 2008/1429 H , 2010/1431 H
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The process of change always starts with postulation of fresh ideas to challenge the status quo. It is only through innovative thinking that problems can be solved and progress can be made. The hallmark of the Islamic Movement has always been to produce stimulating literature covering all aspects of life social, political, economic and legal as well as moral, spiritual and religious. This dynamic literature has inspired and motivated a large section of the Muslim Umma and prepared them to struggle to bring about change in the society.
There is no doubt we require literature for the Islamic Movement that reflects the needs of this country. It should take into account the problems faced by the society in the West. The launching of Revival Publications is to meet these needs. We will endeavour to publish literature by the pioneers of the Islamic Movements as well as by young intellectuals and scholars so that a forum of discussion can be initiated to portray the message of Islam to society at large.
It is appropriate to launch this programme of publications by a collection of inspirational advice on the subject of spiritual and self development by the late Brother Khurram Murad.
We are grateful to Allah (Subhanu wa Tala) for His help and guidance in enabling us to undertake this task. Without His Help and Mercy we cannot accomplish anything.
We also very gratefully acknowledge the moral and financial support provided by the Islamic Foundation and the UK Islamic Mission. We pray that Allah may accept our humble efforts and reward all those who are working in His cause.
The Editorial Board,
Leicester, October 1999
T HE title of this book, In the Early Hours, has been carefully and specifically chosen to highlight that precious but often neglected time during the night that Allah is closest and most receptive to His servants. The Messenger of God said:
Our Lord descends each night to the nearest Heaven when only the last third of the night remains, and says: Is anyone praying that I may answer him? Is anyone seeking forgiveness, that I may forgive him? Is anyone asking, that I may give to him?, and this continues until dawn. (Tirmidhi.)
The later part of each night is the most conducive period for reflection and self development. It is the occasion with the most potential for the heart to be present, alert and free of worldly concerns as the Quran declares: Lo! The vigil of the night is [a time] when impression is more keen and speech more certain. [al-Muzzammil 73: 6.]
This book is a collection of inspirational advice by a dear and beloved teacher, Ustadh Khurram Murad on the subject of spiritual and self development. In it he sets out the goal of the Believer the single-minded desire to seek the good pleasure of Allah and Paradise. He then outlines the methods and instruments which must be used in the attainment of that ultimate goal.
The spiritual exhortations that follow were originally delivered in the early hours of Summer 1993 just after Salat al-Fajr as part of a course entitled Self Development for Islamic Workers at The Islamic Foundation, Leicester. That course represented one of many similar courses Ustadh Khurram conducted for young Muslims, both male and female. He recognised that it was in the young generations eagerness, strength and enthusiasm that the future of the Muslim Umma lay.
Each of the seven sections in this book represents one Nasiha or Advice. Each Nasiha was delivered in a presentation of approximately 45 minutes. This time allotment was not, of course, sufficient for Ustadh Khurram to discuss the subjects in detail. I have therefore drawn material from several of his other speeches and works for thoroughness, coherence and to provide clarity on the topics discussed. I have also added Quran and hadith references wherever I felt they were relevant and added to the richness of the text. Only Allah knows how close I have come to making clear the Message of the Quran and the Sunna as expressed by Ustadh Khurram.
Let me emphasise that this book merely represents an introduction to spiritual and self development. I hope that each of the topics exposed here will lead you to further study so that you can continue to grow and progress along the path of attaining closeness to Allah, our Lord and Master. A selection of suggested readings is given at the end of this text to assist in further study.
The task of preparing this text has certainly been a challenge for me, but one which I have enjoyed and benefited from immensely. I am grateful to Muhammad Abdul Aziz, Alyasa Abdullah, Asim Abdullah, Sharifa Abdullah, Fazeela Mollick, Wajid Mollick, Hashim Mohammed and Lucy Bushill-Matthews who all read the manuscript and offered valuable comments and advice during the initial phase of this texts preparation. My deepest appreciation, however, goes to Abdul Wahid Hamid, whose literary skills, advice and motivation were instrumental in finalising this work. Ultimately, though, any mistakes this book contains are my own may Allah forgive me and have mercy on me. Whatever good is derived from it, all praise is due to Him, for without His help and guidance, nothing is possible.
I would like to end with a dua or supplication of the Prophet which epitomises the sole objective of this work and our goal in life:
O Allah, You change hearts, so change our hearts to be obedient to You. (Muslim.)
Riza Mohammed
Leicester, October 1999
T HE path to God is only illuminated when a person recognises the central place of God in his life and strives to develop his self accordingly. The Messenger of God said:
If someone wants to know what position he enjoys in the eyes of God, he has only to look at what place he gives to God [in his heart and life]. (Hakim.)
The term nearest in meaning to self development in the Quranic vocabulary is tazkiya. Tazkiya means purification and refers to the cleansing of the human self from all that is unwholesome, undesirable and unwelcome. It also refers to the nurturing and strengthening of all the qualities within the human self that are essential for growth and development, for blossoming and flowering.
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