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"I must never be the defender of my nafs, or thinking that I have nothing to change and others must change. I must always begin with the premise, that I have everything to change." Shaykh Mokhtar Maghroaui continues the conversation of the addiction of the nafs and how to begin taking the steps to changing them.

Addiction overrides even knowing its harm, in ailments such as alcohol and smoking. In this episode Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui teaches how to have the will, the desire, and the resolve to change and begin removing habits that cause the addiction of the heart.

"The one who is better than me in akhlaq (character traits), is a better human being then me." The worth of a human being, practically speaking, is shown through his akhlaq. In this next video, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui speaks about Akhlaq, and it's most essential part which is Tawhid.

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui delves deeply into the Qur'an's verses of Surah Ash-Shams to unravel the intricate nature of the human psyche. Exploring themes of choice, virtue, and potential, he highlights how nurturing and understanding one's inner self can lead to either success or failure. He emphasizes the Divine offer to recognize the significance of the human psyche and offers insights into its complexities.

Our existence is all about the divine manifestations. In this next episode, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explains how everything has to do with 'tazkiyah' which has ultimately that our hearts is in such a state of 'tawhid,' the awareness of Allah ﷻ and his attributes.

The ultimate objective is to strive for a heart that is 'saleem.' What does this mean? In this episode, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explores what it means and continues to speak about the du'a of asking for a heart of 'saleem.'

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui speaks about the changes of the heart that is required to make the advancements to Allah. He speaks about how the murid (the seeker) can pursue their goal to arrive at the gate of nearness to their Lord.

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui takes you on a transformative journey towards internal freedom and nearness to Allah, in this next episode.

He emphasizes the significance of breaking the attachments to worldly possessions and beings, allowing the heart to soar freely. As the heart purifies and reaches a higher level of sincerity, acts of obedience become effortless, leading to an ultimate experiential connection with Allah.

In the popular 90's sitcom, 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' there is a noteworthy character who is Raymond's mother-in-law. Moutasem Atiya talks about how that portrayal of a mother-in-law is not what we ourselves should become like, and he shares a few tips on how to transform into a better mother-in-law.

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui discusses the process of spiritual growth and freedom from attachments. He emphasizes the importance of detaching oneself from worldly desires and possessions using the analogy of the embryo within the egg shell.

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui emphasizes the need to focus on internal transformation and seeking closeness to Allah. He highlights the stagnancy of hearts despite outward actions, urging individuals to rectify their intentions and break free from the confinement of their own existence.

Moutasem Atiya emphasizes six important pieces of advice for high school graduates and college students. Following these recommendations will make a powerful difference in all aspects of life.