Islam

Friday Reflections 05.11.2021

Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Preparing for Eternal Life” by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani from his book, “Liberating the Soul: A Guide for Spiritual Growth, Volume 2”, pages 202-210. May Allah ﷻ grant us the best of this life and the hereafter. Amin. 🤲🏻 https://youtu.be/sSAulUWOE8U Recorded live on…Read more Friday Reflections 05.11.2021

Sufi Meditation 04.11.2021

Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “Even before your time [Prophet] We sent only men who were inspired, and if you [those in doubt] have not yet realized this, ask the followers of earlier revelation. [They brought] clear signs of the truth and books of divine wisdom. And We brought down to you this Reminder, so that you…Read more Sufi Meditation 04.11.2021

Sufi Meditation at UoB MultiFaith Chaplaincy

Every Monday at 5 pm in the Oasis Lounge at the University of Birmingham's Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall (UoB building O2, Edgbaston campus). Event will include a spiritual talk (sohbet), meditation (dhikr), fellowship and open discussion about issues around Islam and spirituality. Everyone is welcome. I look forward to seeing you all.

Friday Reflections 29.10.2021

Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! This week I read and discuss whether we should celebrate Mawlid an-Nabi, by reading a Fatwa from the Awqaf of Dubai by Dr. Isa al-Mani al-Humayri reprinted in The Encyclopedia of Islamic Doctrine, Volume 3, "The Prophet: Commemorations, Visitation and His Knowledge of the Unseen" by Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Hisham…Read more Friday Reflections 29.10.2021

Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 28.10.2021

Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “A messenger has come to you from among yourselves. Your suffering weighs heavily upon him. He is deeply concerned for you and full of compassion and mercy towards the believers.”~ Holy Quran 9:128 (Safi Kaskas) In this week's sohbet, I discuss the sacrifice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ throughout his life to…Read more Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 28.10.2021

Take Time to Think

Sohbet by Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adil on [25/10/2021] “We should be careful while doing everything. Even while speaking, you should be careful and say good things, says our Holy Prophet ﷺ. When someone speaks, he should either speak about good things or stay quiet. He ﷺ says not to speak about bad things. It is…Read more Take Time to Think

Friday Reflections 22.10.2021

Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! This week I discuss praying on the Messenger of Allah ﷺ also known as 'salawat' and 'durood', by reading from and commenting upon Ash-Shifa of Qadi ‘Iyad, translated by British scholar, Aisha Bewley, Part 2, Chapter 4, Sections 4-6 (p.256-262). This is a modern English translation of a classical text…Read more Friday Reflections 22.10.2021

A Prayer That Imam Ali Liked To Read

Praise be to Allah Who made me such that I have not died nor am I sick, nor have my veins been infected with disease, nor have I been hauled up for my evil deeds, nor am I without progeny, nor have I forsaken my religion, nor do I disbelieve in my Lord, nor do…Read more A Prayer That Imam Ali Liked To Read