“He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals,” said Benjamin Franklin. This is a witty reminder to all that loving oneself is an unattractive and repulsive inclination. Ben Franklin was referring to the arrogance and self-righteousness that plague many souls. But in a very different context, self-love is one of the most …
My boss had invited me to a farewell lunch for a colleague who had been promoted and would be leaving for better prospects. While we waited for our food, my colleagues started sharing the stories of their youth, when “they did not know any better” and their generation was “bad”. Then one of my colleagues …
When it comes to addiction recovery, compassion is one of the greatest healers. This article discusses the role of compassion in addiction and how it can help addicts recover.
Part I | Part II In Part 1, Br. AliDentity broke down some misconceptions we often have about our ideal future spouse and showed us some key ingredients that will lead to successful marriages. These included having pure intentions in the process of marriage, staying connected to our purpose and developing self-love, which will allow …
Part I | Part II “Brothers, you’re just not going to find a supermodel hafidha of the Qur’an,” said an Islamic studies instructor. This was a digression during a fiqh course entirely unrelated to marriage. In a different setting, another instructor commented on the kind of woman young brothers are generally looking to marry, “That’s …
After a long week, the weekend is finally here, but for the Islamic activist, that doesn’t mean a couple of days of rest and relaxation. Their weekend routine starts early on Saturday morning with a volunteer effort downtown involving the homeless, followed by a working lunch with the organizing board to assess and plan events …
The concept of surrender is one of the most profound lessons that I have gained from theBreaking Free Trainings. The very action of surrendering was what brought me to Purify Your Gaze by the will of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala (SWT). While attending university, I went through the worst of my addiction. I was consistently …
In 2013, I made the unforgettable journey to the blessed lands of Makkah and Madinah. I had spent most of the year at university feeling isolated and alone, so this trip felt like the light at the end of the tunnel. Needless to say, Madinah left a huge impact on my heart and my life, …
The Purify Your Gaze Community is a very unique community bringing together Muslims from over 66 different countries across the globe who share a common mission: the commitment to reclaiming wellness and health in their lives as recovering sex addicts. The Community is active each month with lively forum discussions, weekly peer-led phone support meetings, …
Addiction can be a difficult cycle to break, but with the right tools and support, it’s possible. Read this personal account of addiction and sobriety to find out how one Purify Your Gaze member overcame his struggles after fourteen years of trying.
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