Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “The worshipers of the Merciful-to-all are those who walk upon the earth with humility, and when the ignorant address them, reply with ‘peace’.”~ Holy Quran 25:63 (Safi Kaskas) “The most perfect man in religion is one who excels in character.”~ Prophet Muhammad ﷺ In this week's sohbet I discuss self-examination and how…Read more Sohbet and Sufi Meditation 26.12.2022
Islam
The Danger of Ignorance
Bahaya Ketidaktahuan “Ignorance leads to fear, fear leads to hate, and hate leads to violence. This is the equation.” “Ketidaktahuan mengarah pada ketakutan, ketakutan mengarah pada kebencian, dan kebencian mengarah pada kekerasan. Ini rumus persamaannya.” ~ Ibn Rushd (Averroes)
Why Phone On Christmas Day Only To Start An Argument?
By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Why would anyone phone someone on Christmas day only to start an argument about Christmas? Regardless of anyone's views and it's true there are different valid perspectives on Christmas, why would anyone want to spoil another person's day. How is that in the spirit of Islam? Even if one person thinks…Read more Why Phone On Christmas Day Only To Start An Argument?
Friday Reflections 23.12.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Be with your Lord” by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani from his book, “Liberating the Soul: A Guide for Spiritual Growth, Volume 1”, pages 183-190. May Allah ﷻ grant us to be among those who love to be with their Lord. Amin. 🤲🏻 https://youtu.be/rw3QTnkkDr4…Read more Friday Reflections 23.12.2022
Jummah Mubarak
“Beautiful conduct (i.e. righteous behaviour), gentleness and moderation constitute one of twenty-four parts of Prophethood.”~ Prophet Muhammad ﷺ “Perilaku yang indah (yakni perilaku yang benar), kelembutan dan moderasi merupakan salah satu dari dua puluh empat bagian dari Kenabian.”~ Muhammad Rasulullah ﷺ Tirmidhi, Hadith no. 2010 (Mishkāt, Hadith no. 5059)
Weekend Reflections 17.12.2022
Salam alaikum! I read and discuss the chapter, “War against the Ego” by Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kabbani from his book, “Fifty Days - The Divine Disclosures During a Holy Sufi Seclusion” (2010), pages 97-111. May Allah ﷻ help us to overcome our egos and always remain connected to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the awliya…Read more Weekend Reflections 17.12.2022
Sohbet and Sufi Meditation 12.12.2022
Salam alaikum. In the name of Allah, the Merciful-to-all, the Mercy Giver: “(Prophet) We sent you the Book, setting forth the Truth, confirming what is available of earlier revelations and with final authority over them. Judge between them in accordance with what God has sent down. Do not follow their whims, which deviate from the…Read more Sohbet and Sufi Meditation 12.12.2022
A New Reading of Islam
Basic rights are required for a human being to embrace and practice Islam. You can't force anyone to become a Muslim, nor can you force anyone to remain a Muslim against his/her will. The most fundamental principle in the Qur’an, as I understand it, is freedom. As a result of the gift of consciousness, God…Read more A New Reading of Islam
Friday Reflections 09.12.2022
Salam alaikum! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Heavenly Protocol” by Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kabbani from his book, “Banquet for the Soul” (2008), pages 95-102. May Allah ﷻ help us to keep good adab and always remain connected to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the awliya Allah. Amin. 🤲🏻 https://youtu.be/P32awiVvY9Y Recorded live on 9th December…Read more Friday Reflections 09.12.2022
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 