Bismi’Llāhi ir-Raḥmān ir-Raḥīm In the Name of God, the Universally Merciful, the Singularly Compassionate   One of the great blessings of the holy month of Ramaḍān is that it offers the possibility of overcoming patterns embedded in the BodyMindSoul. These patterns include seemingly innocuous habits, deep-seeded conditioning, and addictions. If approached consciously and skillfully, you […]

Bismi’Llāhi ir-Raḥmān ir-Raḥīm In the Name of God, the Universally Merciful, the Singularly Compassionate   Humanity was created by Allāh ﷻ with certain challenging qualities—agitation, forgetfulness, and heedlessness. We are called by Allāh ﷻ to dig deep during this spiritual sojourn through the life of the world to overcome these tendencies, to prove that we […]

Bismi’Llāhi ir-Raḥmān ir-Raḥīm In the Name of God, the Universally Merciful, the Singularly Compassionate   In the first stage of the fast of Ramaḍān, the body’s ordinary functionality tends to decline, primarily manifesting as episodes of fatigue. On the ordinary plane of existence—from a health-based perspective—we are told that the human being needs a certain […]

Bismi’Llāhi ir-Raḥmān ir-Raḥīm In the Name of God, the Universally Merciful, the Singularly Compassionate   The spiritual discipline that often characterizes Ramaḍān is the fast (sawm), which is prescribed for believers by Allāh ﷻ in the Holy Qur’ān, as He ﷻ had prescribed it for others who came before. It has been reported by Abu […]

Bismi’Llāhi ir-Raḥmān ir-Raḥīm In the Name of God, the Universally Merciful, the Singularly Compassionate   As the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ (may the blessings and peace of Allāh ﷻ be upon him ﷺ) said, “Verily, actions (or deeds) are but by intentions, and each will have only what he intended…” It never ceases to amaze me […]

Bismi’Llāhi ir-Rahmān ir-Rahīm. In the Name of Allāh ﷻ, the Universally Merciful ﷻ, the Singularly Compassionate ﷻ.   For many of us in the modern world, our daily lives are structured around work schedules and householder responsibilities. The distractions of this world and our harried lifestyles can easily pull us off-center. Our Tradition offers us […]

Bismi’Llāhi ir-Rahmān ir-Rahīm. In the Name of Allāh, the Universally Merciful, the Singularly Compassionate.   The educational arm of the Hakim Wellness Project—the Hakim Wellness Academy—is a collection of discrete and long-term TIHM training opportunities. After years of diligent study and practice, I have curated a unique curriculum which not only teaches a model of […]

Reset.Remember.Revive. is a precious opportunity to unplug, decompress, and realign with your spiritual center. This event also offers an experience of the foundational principles and practices of Traditional Islamic Healing and Medicine (TIHM) directly from Ḥakīm Ilyās, our retreat leader. The retreat is open to everyone, whether one is seeking greater health and well-being for […]

Bismillahi ir-Rahman ir-Raheem. In the Name of God, the Universally Merciful, the Singularly Compassionate.   Most in my heart and mind this Ramadan is that part of our human family who resides in the place known as ‘Gaza.’ In what has been reduced to the likes of a concentration camp, the people of Gaza are […]

Bismillahi ir-Rahman ir-Raheem. In the Name of God, the Universally Merciful, the Singularly Compassionate.   The heart and soul must be watched carefully and guarded with taqwa in order to be preserved from dispersion and disintegration. Furthermore, wisdom does not discard the outer checks and balances offered by religion, which are fundamentally a mercy from […]