“What is the meaning of shukr (gratitude)? Its basic meaning is acknowledgment, but can you explain it in an elaborate way? It is very important in the Quran, because the first verse is Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alameen. Alhamd means praise, but its real meaning is acknowledgment.”

“What is the meaning of deep thinking? Is trying to know the reality of the soul and the mysteries of the universe deep thinking?”

“In last week's talk on the intellectual journey, in response to a question you said: 'My teacher is God Himself, no other teacher. God inspires me, I speak from God's inspiration. For me, books are secondary sources. My primary source is divine inspiration, which anyone can receive through prayer. Whoever engages in prayer will surely receive divine inspiration.' Maulana, what do you mean by inspiration in this answer?”

“What is the meaning of personality building and what are its basic components?”

“Sometimes I feel my ma'rifat is high and sometimes I feel it is low. I get very frustrated with this high and low experience. My question is: how can I always be in a state of high ma'rifat?”

“To protect ourselves from Satan, what should we focus on most: the ego or Satan's whispers?”

“Sometimes despite my best efforts to avoid negative thoughts, I am incapable of diffusing them. Is there any dua which can help me diffuse the negative thought?”

“Does our heart and mind have a connection with our soul? How do we know if the thoughts that arise are from our heart and mind or the voice of the soul? Can we hear the voice of the soul? How do we know if it is a thought from our mind or from our heart?”