Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Restraining Our Egos From Their Desires” by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani from his book, “Liberating the Soul: A Guide for Spiritual Growth, Volume 3” (2005), pages 78-85. May Allah ﷻ grant us that we may learn to restrain our egos and hold fast…Read more Friday Reflections 16.09.2022
Friday Reflections
Reflections on the Life of HM Queen Elizabeth II – 09.09.2022
Salam alaikum. “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”~ HM Queen Elizabeth II (1947) “The things which I have here before promised, I will perform and keep. So…Read more Reflections on the Life of HM Queen Elizabeth II – 09.09.2022
Reflections 03.09.2022
Salam alaikum! I read and discuss the sohbet, “The Secret of Life” by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqani from his book, “Defending Truth” (1997), pages 38-43. May Allah ﷻ grant us understanding of heavenly and worldly knowledge and help us to hold fast to the noble ways and guidance of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and…Read more Reflections 03.09.2022
Friday Reflections 26.08.2022
Salam alaikum! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Divine Inspiration” by Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kabbani from his book, “Banquet for the Soul” (2008), pages 70-77. 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 26.08.2022
Reflections 21.08.2022
Salam alaikum! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Levels of Annihilation” by Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kabbani from his book, “Banquet for the Soul” (2008), pages 60-69. May Allah ﷻ grant us that we transcend our egos, keep patience, and hold fast to the noble ways and guidance of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the awliya…Read more Reflections 21.08.2022
Friday Reflections 12.08.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! Today, I continue my reading from the opening section of Imam Al-Ghazali's Ihya Ulum Al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences), The Book of Knowledge, translated by Nabih Amin Faris (1988), pages 29-39, discussing knowledge whose acquisition is deemed fard kifayah (a religious obligation upon a Muslim community as a…Read more Friday Reflections 12.08.2022
Friday Reflections 05.08.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! Today, I continue my reading from the opening section of Imam Al-Ghazali's Ihya Ulum Al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences), The Book of Knowledge, translated by Nabih Amin Faris (1988), pages 23-29, discussing knowledge whose acquisition is deemed fard'ayn (a religious obligation upon every Muslim). Allah ﷻ inspire us…Read more Friday Reflections 05.08.2022
Friday Reflections 28.07.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! Today, I continue my reading from the opening section of Imam Al-Ghazali's Ihya Ulum Al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences), The Book of Knowledge, translated by Nabih Amin Faris (1988), pages 17-22, discussing the evidence for the excellence of knowledge from reason. Allah ﷻ inspire us to learn, increase…Read more Friday Reflections 28.07.2022
Friday Reflections 22.07.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! Today, I continue my reading from the opening section of Imam Al-Ghazali's Ihya Ulum Al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences), The Book of Knowledge, translated by Nabih Amin Faris (1988), pages 10-17, discussing the excellence of learning and teaching within Islam. Allah ﷻ inspire us to learn, increase us…Read more Friday Reflections 22.07.2022
Friday Reflections 08.07.2022
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read from Shaykh Abdallah bin Bayyah's book, “The Path of Peace: A Vision for a Peaceful World” (2022), pages 4-10, where the Shaykh discusses the importance of refocusing on a path of peaceful reconciliation to present conflicts among Muslims and in the Middle East, which would be best for…Read more Friday Reflections 08.07.2022
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 