Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss a sohbet by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani from the book, “Liberating the Soul: A Guide for Spiritual Growth, Volume 1”. The sohbet is titled “Helping Others”, and begins on page 136 in the book. The sohbet discusses a very important point about what religion, all…Read more Friday Reflections 08.01.2021
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Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 31.12.2020
Sohbet on New Year. What is ‘New Year’? Why are there different dates for New Year, e.g. Hijri, Gregorian, Chinese. Which is right, and how should Muslims approach these new year festivals? This is followed by the weekly dhikr/meditation of the Naqshbandi tariqat. 🧙♂️📿💓 Happy New Year! 🎆🎇 https://youtu.be/YcDesfDjHRI
Sunnah: Patience
Today, many people talk about the Sunnah (example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ) but how often do you hear a reminder of the Sunnah to be patient? That whatever problems you are experiencing, you need to be patient. Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kabbani said, “The Friends of God (Awliya Allah) spent their days and nights worshipping Allah…Read more Sunnah: Patience
Can Muslims celebrate Christmas?
Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri answers the question, ‘Can Muslims celebrate Christmas?’ https://youtu.be/gII9JQeYpig
Concerns about Christmas 27.12.2020
Salam alaikum. After my recent posts on Christmas I received quite a few responses, most of which have been positive, but a number have been asking questions about Christmas and how Muslims can celebrate Christmas. A number of friends sent me a video by my good friend Shaykh Mohammed Aslam, who holds a different opinion…Read more Concerns about Christmas 27.12.2020
Friday Reflections 25.12.2020
Salam alaikum, Jummah Mubarak, and Merry Christmas! Today, I discuss some questions I have been asked on giving Christmas greetings and joining in Christmas celebrations. I then read from the Quran, Bible, and non-Canonical gospels the accounts of the conception and birth of Jesus Christ (Isa ibn Maryam) on whom be peace, comparing and reflecting…Read more Friday Reflections 25.12.2020
Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 24.12.2020
Merry Christmas! Sohbet on Christmas; how should Muslims approach Christmas? Is it a cultural or religious festival, or is it both? Is it okay to join in Christmas festivities or not? Are there even any simple answers? 🎉🎄🎁🎅 This is followed by the weekly dhikr/meditation of the Naqshbandi tariqat. 🧙♂️📿💓 https://youtu.be/bQJUxmArg-s
Gus Dur’s Memorial Discussion
Very honoured to be invited to take part in Gus Dur’s Memorial Discussion on 164 Channel this morning (evening in Indonesia), organised in partnership between the Embassy of Indonesia in London, PCI Nahdlatul Ulama UK, Gusdorian UK, and PPI Dunia. https://youtu.be/4QY5EDPoBXs Full event can be watched at 164 Channel on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjK14tZz2OI
Friday Reflections 18.12.2020
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss a sohbet by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani from his book, “Liberating the Soul: A Guide for Spiritual Growth, Volume 2”. The sohbet is titled “Wisdom of the Holy Prophet ﷺ”, and begins on page 69 in the book. The sohbet discusses a very important subject…Read more Friday Reflections 18.12.2020
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 