Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! Today I read and discuss the sohbet, “The Responsibilities of the Rich toward the Poor” from Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani's book, “Mercy Oceans Endless Horizons” (1982), pages 75-81. May Allah ﷻ guide and inspire us to be among those who have humility, compassion and kindness in our hearts and…Read more Friday Reflections
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Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 29.04.2021
This week we dedicate our duas, salawats, and dhikr to the crew, families, and friends of the Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala (402) that was tragically discovered to have sunk on Saturday with 53 crew on board. We remember Allah ﷻ and make dua for the brave warriors of KRI Nanggala (402) and loved ones who…Read more Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 29.04.2021
Friday Reflections 23.04.2021
Salam alaikum, Jummah Mubarak and Happy St George's Day! 🐉🏴 Building on my sohbet yesterday that discussed Earth Day and the environment, today I read a paper by the British scholar of Islam, Charles Le Gai Eaton, titled Islam and the Environment, included in the book, Islam and the Environment edited by Harfiyah Abdel Haleem…Read more Friday Reflections 23.04.2021
Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 22.04.2021
Salam alaikum. 🙏🏻 This week's sohbet is on Maulana Wahiduddin Khan a great scholar of India who passed away last night at 96, and Earth Day. Followed by the traditional weekly dhikr/meditation of the Naqshbandi tariqat, today dedicated to Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. 🧙♂️📿💓 https://youtu.be/uK9Iy8a58cg Recorded live on 22th April 2021
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, RIP
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioun. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan who sadly passed away last night in New Delhi, India. Maulana Wahiduddin had been admitted to Apollo Hospital on 12th April after testing positive for COVID-19. The world famous scholar of Islam and peace activist wrote over…Read more Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, RIP
Be Mindful of Allah
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Be mindful of Allah, and you will find Him in front of you. Recognize and acknowledge Allah in times of ease and prosperity, and He will remember you in times of adversity. Know that what has passed you by [and you have failed to attain] was not going to…Read more Be Mindful of Allah
Friday Reflections 16.04.2021
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! This week I read from Imam Al-Ghazali's book, Ihya-Ulum-id-Din, Book 3, translated by Maulana Fazlul Karim (1991), pages 10-15 in my copy, discussing the Nature of Man and the Human Soul. May Allah ﷻ guide and inspire us to be among those who have humility, good manners, and are successful.…Read more Friday Reflections 16.04.2021
Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 15.04.2021
Salam alaikum. 🙏🏻 This week's sohbet is on Ramadan. Why do we fast? What are we trying to achieve through fasting? Followed by the traditional weekly dhikr/meditation of the Naqshbandi tariqat. 🧙♂️📿💓 https://youtu.be/wW2Bm_RDKyc Recorded live on 15th April 2021
Ramadan 2021
The holy month of Ramadan is a time of spiritual devotions, reflections, and deep contemplation for Muslims. I wish you all a very blessed, enlightening, and successful Ramadan. 📿🤲🏻 Ramadan timetable courtesy of Birmingham Central Mosque, UK. centralmosque.org.uk
Friday Reflections 09.04.2021
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I begin with condolences to HM The Queen and the Royal Family and some reflections on the passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Then read and discuss Sohbet 40, “The Importance of Being Humble” from Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani's book, “Liberating the Soul: A Guide for…Read more Friday Reflections 09.04.2021
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 