Humility and God’s Infinite Grace

By Yunus Emre I am called by these folk ‘Sufi’ and I’ll use my rosaryceaselessly...the wisdom my tongue speaks my heart won’t accepteasily.Although I’m allowed to spread the Word, a lie is my piety;what I care for is in another place, the Path I cannotsee!Wise may be my words but a mere cloak for show…Read more Humility and God’s Infinite Grace

Pope Francis visited Mosul

https://youtu.be/P6TwVFMEW3M Earlier today, Pope Francis visited Mosul in Iraq, where he lead prayers for Iraq’s war victims on the third day of his historic tour of Iraq. Before his prayer, the Pope shared his own thoughts, centred on three main ideas: “If God is the God of life – for so He is – then…Read more Pope Francis visited Mosul

Email 1980’s Style!

A poignant reminder of how far technology has progressed during my lifetime. This is how computers were during my childhood. There was no Instagram or Facebook, and the only times I used the precursors to the internet before I went to university were at school. Many people didn't have computers at home, and those who…Read more Email 1980’s Style!

Friday Reflections 05.03.2021

Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss Chapter 11 “The Joy of Being Good and the Misery of the Rebel” from Shaykh Abdul-Qadir Al-Jilani's book, “The Secret of Secrets”, pages 58-64 in my copy of the book, translated by Shaykh Tosun Bayrak al-Jerrahi al-Halveti (1992). May Allah ﷻ guide and inspire us all…Read more Friday Reflections 05.03.2021

Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 04.03.2021

Salam alaikum. 🙏🏻 In this week's sohbet I discuss the importance of developing consistency and constancy in our religious and spiritual practices. Followed by the traditional weekly dhikr/meditation of the Naqshbandi tariqat. 🧙‍♂️📿💓 https://youtu.be/tsl0WKqahwo

Do Good Manners & Etiquette Matter?

You are invited to listen to a Princess, a Professor, an Ambassador and a former British Army Regimental Sergeant Major about manners and etiquette in the 21st Century. Recorded live: 4th March, 2021 - 3:00 PM London (GMT) https://youtu.be/MCJjWCrWiLc The customs and rules governing behaviour that is regarded as correct or acceptable in social or…Read more Do Good Manners & Etiquette Matter?

Spring 2021: A Unique Time Of Shared Holy Months

Salam alaikum, peace be upon you. I hope everyone is well who is reading this post, may Allah ﷻ bless you and your families. We are currently in the holy month of Rajab, one of 3 holy months in the Muslim calendar that follow each other. Rajab is followed by Shaban, which opens the way…Read more Spring 2021: A Unique Time Of Shared Holy Months