Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! This week I read and discuss the importance of cultivating the love of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ in Islam, reading from Ash-Shifa of Qadi ‘Iyad, translated by British scholar, Aisha Bewley, Part 2, Chapter 2, Sections 5-6 (p.229-233). This is a modern English translation of a classical text by…Read more Friday Reflections 24.09.2021
Naqshbandi
O Allah, Rectify Me
On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, who said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to say, “O Allah! Rectify my religion for me, for it is my protection. Rectify my worldly matters for me, for my livelihood is there. Rectify my Hereafter for me, for it is my destination. Increase life for me in every…Read more O Allah, Rectify Me
Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 22.09.2021
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “Believers, remain mindful of God, seek ways to come closer to Him, and strive for His cause so that you may prosper.”~ Holy Quran 5:35 (Safi Kaskas) In this week's sohbet, I discuss faith, facing challenges, and education. Followed by the traditional weekly dhikr/meditation of the Naqshbandi tariqat. 🧙♂️📿💓 https://youtu.be/4bGNqdY_T4w Recorded live…Read more Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 22.09.2021
What of Dervishness?
By Yunus Emre You, go on saying I'm a dervish, in me is what ofdervishness? Summer is true land of dervishes, in winter I doless! I took name of ‘dervish’, in its our forms was clothed:but when I saw the Path ahead what I did wasshameless! I, proud of dervish cloak and cap, saw it…Read more What of Dervishness?
Friday Reflections 17.09.2021
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! Shah Naqshband: Part 4 I read and discuss the part of the life and teachings of Shaykh Muhammad Bahauddin Shah Naqshband from the book, “The Naqshbandi Sufi Way, History and Guidebook of the Saints of the Golden Chain” by Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani, pages 181-85. May Allah ﷻ bless…Read more Friday Reflections 17.09.2021
Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 16.09.2021
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “May there be a group among you that calls for all that is good, promotes what is right and prevents what is wrong. It is they who are successful.”~ Holy Quran 3:104 (Safi Kaskas) In this week's sohbet, I discuss sunnah and appropriate clothing, understanding context, and what's really important in Islam.…Read more Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 16.09.2021
Friday Reflections 10.09.2021
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! Shah Naqshband: Part 3 I read and discuss the life and teachings of Shaykh Muhammad Bahauddin Shah Naqshband from the book, “The Naqshbandi Sufi Way, History and Guidebook of the Saints of the Golden Chain” by Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani, pages 177-181. May Allah ﷻ bless our shaykhs and…Read more Friday Reflections 10.09.2021
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 