Salam alaikum! This week I discuss the Limitations of the Human Mind, reading from Irshad: Wisdom of a Sufi Master by Shaykh Muzaffer Ozak Al-Jerrahi (1988), pages 421-4. https://youtu.be/q9RNTdsG4lY Recorded live on 4th December 2022
Friday Reflections
Friday Reflections 18.11.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read about Concepts that Undermine Peace, from Shaykh Abdallah bin Bayyah's book, “The Path of Peace: A Vision for a Peaceful World” (2022), pages 18-29. May Allah ﷻ grant us a better and more profound understanding of Islam and to be among the peacemakers. Amin. 🤲🏻 https://youtu.be/YupxIC5cvQ4 Recorded live…Read more Friday Reflections 18.11.2022
Friday Reflections 11.11.2022
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
Friday Reflections 04.11.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the Forty-Fourth Discourse of Shaykh Abdul-Qadir Al-Jilani from the book, “The Sublime Revelation” (Al-Fath ar-Rabbani), pages 280-285 in my copy of the book, translated by Muhtar Holland (1992). May Allah ﷻ grant that we may be successful in this life and in the hereafter, and guard…Read more Friday Reflections 04.11.2022
Friday Reflections 28.10.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Advice for Instructors: Understand Wisdom with your Heart before you Attempt to Teach it” by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani ق from his book, “Mercy Oceans’ Hidden Treasures” (1981), pages 120-125. May Allah ﷻ grant us to be among those to whom He grants…Read more Friday Reflections 28.10.2022
Friday Reflections 21.10.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah and Mawlid Mubarak! This week I read and discuss the qualities of the prophets and the qualities of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ in Islam, reading from Ash-Shifa of Qadi ‘Iyad, translated by British scholar, Aisha Bewley (2011), Part 1, Chapter 2, Sections 24-25 (p.75-83). This is a modern English translation…Read more Friday Reflections 21.10.2022
Friday Reflections 14.10.2022
Salam alaikum. Jummah Mubarak. I read from Muhammad ﷺ The Messenger of Islam, His Life and Prophecy (2002), by Hajjah Amina Adil, pages 100-108, as we recount more events around the blessed birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and celebrate his Mawlid (birthday). Allahumma salli ala sayyidina Muhammadin wa ala ali sayyidina Muhammadin wa…Read more Friday Reflections 14.10.2022
Friday Reflections 07.10.2022
Salam alaikum. Jummah Mubarak. I read from Muhammad ﷺ The Messenger of Islam, His Life and Prophecy (2002), by Hajjah Amina Adil, pages 94-100, as we recount more events around the blessed birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and celebrate his Mawlid (birthday). Allahumma salli ala sayyidina Muhammadin wa ala ali sayyidina Muhammadin wa…Read more Friday Reflections 07.10.2022
Friday Reflections 30.09.2022
Salam alaikum. Jummah Mubarak. I read from Muhammad ﷺ The Messenger of Islam, His Life and Prophecy (2002), by Hajjah Amina Adil, pages 83-94, as we recount and remember the blessed birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, a momentous day that changed the world forever for the better in both East and West. Allahumma…Read more Friday Reflections 30.09.2022
Friday Reflections 23.09.2022
Salam alaikum! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Three Trees” by Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kabbani from his book, “Banquet for the Soul” (2008), pages 78-94. May Allah ﷻ help us to distinguish between heavenly and other inspirations, and hold fast to the noble ways and guidance of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the awliya Allah.…Read more Friday Reflections 23.09.2022
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 