Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the biography of Rabia Basri ق from the book, “Tadhkaratul-Aulia” or “Memories of Saints” by Fariduddin Attar, translated by Dr Bankey Behari (1993), pages 14-26 in my copy of the book. Oh Allah ﷻ grant that we may live in remembrance of You and be raised…Read more Friday Reflections 11.11.2022
Awliya
Don’t Be A Peacock 🦚
In the case of Mawlana Shaykh (Nazim) (q), (he has followers in) too many places, so he gives permission in order to spread the name of tariqah and the connection with the shaykh and that is what is enough for the time being. Before, no! Before, they wanted you to study and finish all courses…Read more Don’t Be A Peacock 🦚
Friday Reflections 10.06.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the story of the Seven Sleepers of the Cave, from Surah Al-Kahf in the Holy Quran, which highlights an account of seven Awliya Allah (Saints) from early Christianity remembered and revered by both Christians and Muslims alike. May Allah ﷻ forgive us and grant us to…Read more Friday Reflections 10.06.2022
Friday Reflections 27.05.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! Shaykh Muhammad az-Zahid I read and discuss the life and teachings of Shaykh Muhammad az-Zahid from the book, “The Naqshbandi Sufi Way, History and Guidebook of the Saints of the Golden Chain” by Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani, pages 215-19. May Allah ﷻ bless our shaykhs and raise their stations…Read more Friday Reflections 27.05.2022
Friday Reflections 20.05.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the sohbet, “The Hearts of the Friends of God” by Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kabbani from his book, “Banquet for the Soul” (2008), pages 19-34. May Allah ﷻ grant us that we transcend our egos, keep patience, and hold fast to the noble ways and guidance of…Read more Friday Reflections 20.05.2022
Friday Reflections 12.11.2021
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the life and teachings of Shaykh Alauddin Al-Attar from the book, “The Naqshbandi Sufi Way, History and Guidebook of the Saints of the Golden Chain” by Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani, pages 187-193. May Allah ﷻ bless our shaykhs and raise their stations in the Divine…Read more Friday Reflections 12.11.2021
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
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
Mercy Oceans
Don't pray for a drop, when Allah ﷻ wants to grant you an ocean...
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 