Intentions and Prayer

Look at the intention of your prayer so that it reflects the deepest calling of your heart. Is the intention of your prayer to heal a pain, feel better, end a struggle, or receive an answer? If so, these are prayers of the righteous. God is the Most Responsive. Trust...

Ask for What You Need

Ask Allah for the big things that are most important to you and expect God’s responsiveness. When you call upon God with a sincere heart, ask God to send the light of healing and know that God will respond. Angelic beings are radiating their support directly and...

How to Address God during Prayer

Address God with the divine quality that you wish to be bestowed upon you, then move into your prayer. As you begin your prayer, address Allah with the names of the divine qualities your hope to receive. For example, address God, “Oh, Allah, the Most Merciful...

The Importance of Politeness in Prayer

When you pray to Allah, pray deeply with the highest level of politeness and this has to do with coming to Allah in deep humility. The first essential aspect of praying to Allah, the Most High, concerns politeness. Sufis call this adab. Politeness goes beyond manners...

Illness is a Journey

Hear Susan Rahima Schmall, PhD and Chair of the Spiritual Healing & Counseling department share about illness being a spiritual journey.