“Their prophet told them, ‘The sign of his royal authority is that the Ark of the Covenant will come to you, carried by angels, bearing inner peace from your Lord as well as reminders of the family of Moses and Aaron. If you believe, that is a sign for you.’”~ Holy Quran 2:248 (Safi Kaskas)…Read more Sign of Royal Authority
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Sufi Meditation 05.09.2022
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “Rush toward forgiveness from your Lord and a Heavenly Garden as wide as the heavens and the earth, prepared for those who are mindful of God. Those who give in good times and in bad, suppress their rage and pardon other people. God loves those who do good”~ Holy Quran 3:133-4 (Safi…Read more Sufi Meditation 05.09.2022
Reflections 03.09.2022
Salam alaikum! I read and discuss the sohbet, “The Secret of Life” by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqani from his book, “Defending Truth” (1997), pages 38-43. May Allah ﷻ grant us understanding of heavenly and worldly knowledge and help us to hold fast to the noble ways and guidance of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and…Read more Reflections 03.09.2022
Sufi Meditation 29.08.2022
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “… God knows the difference between one who corrupts and one who improves things. If God had wanted, He would have made things difficult for you. God is strong and wise.”~ Holy Quran 2:220 (Safi Kaskas) “Make things easy for the people, and do not make it difficult for them, and make…Read more Sufi Meditation 29.08.2022
Perfection
“Seek perfection but don't expect to attain it overnight. Perfection is something that only comes through time and consistent effort and remember, the truest of perfections belongs only to Allah ﷻ. Don't expect to achieve perfection in your first baby steps. But at the same time, never give up striving for it.” ~ Paul Salahuddin…Read more Perfection
Friday Reflections 26.08.2022
Salam alaikum! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Divine Inspiration” by Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kabbani from his book, “Banquet for the Soul” (2008), pages 70-77. May Allah ﷻ help us to distinguish between heavenly and other inspirations, and hold fast to the noble ways and guidance of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the awliya Allah.…Read more Friday Reflections 26.08.2022
Sufi Meditation 22.08.2022
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “Our way is (founded on) association and goodness comes from congregation.”~ Muhammad Bahauddin Shah Naqshband In this week's sohbet I discuss the importance of community and its centrality to Islam and indeed all faith traditions. Followed by the traditional weekly dhikr/meditation of the Naqshbandi tariqat. 🧙♂️📿💓 https://youtu.be/tqXaBwU-g78 Recorded live on 22nd August…Read more Sufi Meditation 22.08.2022
Reflections 21.08.2022
Salam alaikum! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Levels of Annihilation” by Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kabbani from his book, “Banquet for the Soul” (2008), pages 60-69. May Allah ﷻ grant us that we transcend our egos, keep patience, and hold fast to the noble ways and guidance of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the awliya…Read more Reflections 21.08.2022
Sufi Meditation 15.08.2022
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “We have created man and We know what his inner soul is whispering. We are closer to him than his jugular vein”~ Holy Quran 50:16 (Safi Kaskas) The man again asked, “O Allah’s Apostle. What is Ihsan (i.e. perfection or benevolence)?” The Prophet ﷺ said, “Ihsan is to worship Allah as if…Read more Sufi Meditation 15.08.2022
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 