Al-Tazkiya 2024 - Day 2

Day 2 of Al-Tazkiya 2024 was a deeply enriching experience filled with reflection, spiritual guidance, and personal growth. Sisters across the UK continued their transformative journey, connecting with their inner selves and gaining invaluable insights. 🌸✨

The day began with an Inner Reflections session led by Sister Ghazala and Sister Asima, where participants explored the purpose and significance of the retreat. Sisters shared their motivations and reflections, creating a heartfelt atmosphere of unity and shared purpose.

Dr. Ghazala Qadri delivered her second lecture, "Diseases of the Heart: Diagnosis & Cure." She explained that the journey of Tazkiya begins by diagnosing the heart's condition and purifying it to attain Qalb ul Saleem (a pure heart). She emphasised that one of the greatest threats to our hearts is Shaytaan, who tempts those on the right path, particularly through modern means like social media. 💻🖤

Dr. Ghazala beautifully explained that living in this world without letting the world live within our hearts is key to spiritual growth. She reminded attendees that Sabr (patience) is essential for Shukr (gratefulness); without these, true inner purity is impossible. Using insights from Hadith, she outlined the stages of how thoughts evolve into intentions and stressed the importance of guarding our hearts through constant Muhasiba (self-accountability). 🕋✨

The highlight of the day was the presence of His Eminence Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, who delivered an exclusive live lecture on the essence of Tazkiya. He explained that Allah SWT created humans with the capacity for both good and evil and that Tazkiya empowers us to navigate this test with clarity and purpose. Shaykh-ul-Islam described how Shaytaan vowed to mislead humanity but cannot touch the purified souls who undertake this process of inner purification. 🌿

Shaykh-ul-Islam reminded participants of the importance of having clear intentions, as Tazkiya provides clarity of thought, leading to pure actions and behaviour. He prayed for the retreat attendees, wishing them success on their spiritual journeys and encouraging them to begin this process of purification in their daily lives. 🤲✨

The day also featured an engaging Masterclass in Habit Transformation by Sister Samia Shafiq, where participants learned practical tools to build lasting habits. The session ended with an interactive quiz, creating a lively and positive atmosphere. 🎯💡

To end the day on a spiritually uplifting note, Al-Hannana captivated the audience with nasheeds performed in multiple languages, bridging cultural divides and leaving participants inspired. 🎶💖

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