Friday Reflections 05.11.2021
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Preparing for Eternal Life” by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani from his book, “Liberating the Soul: A Guide for Spiritual Growth, Volume 2”, pages 202-210. May Allah ﷻ grant us the best of this life and the hereafter. Amin. 🤲🏻 https://youtu.be/sSAulUWOE8U Recorded live on…Read more Friday Reflections 05.11.2021
Sufi Meditation 04.11.2021
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “Even before your time [Prophet] We sent only men who were inspired, and if you [those in doubt] have not yet realized this, ask the followers of earlier revelation. [They brought] clear signs of the truth and books of divine wisdom. And We brought down to you this Reminder, so that you…Read more Sufi Meditation 04.11.2021
Spirit of Diwali 2021
Join the University of Birmingham for our Spirit of Diwali virtual concert! Working with Sampad Arts and Heritage, we have put together an exclusive concert taking the Spirit of Diwali celebrations from across the world and bringing them to you. We wish you and all those celebrating a very happy Diwali. https://youtu.be/NMmJvcAs61I
Sufi Meditation at UoB MultiFaith Chaplaincy
Every Monday at 5 pm in the Oasis Lounge at the University of Birmingham's Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall (UoB building O2, Edgbaston campus). Event will include a spiritual talk (sohbet), meditation (dhikr), fellowship and open discussion about issues around Islam and spirituality. Everyone is welcome. I look forward to seeing you all.
Friday Reflections 29.10.2021
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! This week I read and discuss whether we should celebrate Mawlid an-Nabi, by reading a Fatwa from the Awqaf of Dubai by Dr. Isa al-Mani al-Humayri reprinted in The Encyclopedia of Islamic Doctrine, Volume 3, "The Prophet: Commemorations, Visitation and His Knowledge of the Unseen" by Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Hisham…Read more Friday Reflections 29.10.2021
Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 28.10.2021
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “A messenger has come to you from among yourselves. Your suffering weighs heavily upon him. He is deeply concerned for you and full of compassion and mercy towards the believers.”~ Holy Quran 9:128 (Safi Kaskas) In this week's sohbet, I discuss the sacrifice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ throughout his life to…Read more Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 28.10.2021
Take Time to Think
Sohbet by Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adil on [25/10/2021] “We should be careful while doing everything. Even while speaking, you should be careful and say good things, says our Holy Prophet ﷺ. When someone speaks, he should either speak about good things or stay quiet. He ﷺ says not to speak about bad things. It is…Read more Take Time to Think
Be Just, Kind, and Humble
With what shall I come before the Lord and bow down before the exalted God?Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil?Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the…Read more Be Just, Kind, and Humble
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 