Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “If Allah intends good for someone, then he afflicts him with trials.”~ Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Bukhari 5645) “The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger.”~ Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Bukhari 6114) “Wonderous are the ways of…Read more Sufi Meditation 26.09.2022
Nahdlatul Ulama
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
Sufi Meditation 19.09.2022
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “Truly those Believers in this message, as well as the Jews, the Christians, and the Sabeans, whoever believes in God and in the Last Day and does righteous deeds will have their reward from their Lord, and will not have fear, nor will they grieve.”~ Holy Quran 2:62 (Safi Kaskas) Today was…Read more Sufi Meditation 19.09.2022
Friday Reflections 16.09.2022
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
Muhasabah (Auditing Yourself)
In our way, in order to eliminate the darkness of the heart, it is necessary for the seeker to take a notebook and write down the bad characteristics of one’s ego. Everyone is able to document at least 200 bad manners; to write them down is the key to dissolving them. Whoever has not done…Read more Muhasabah (Auditing Yourself)
A Little Wisdom
May Allah Almighty give us from His Divine Wisdom, because we may have knowledge, but if no wisdom, knowledge is going to do nothing. We are in need of wisdom, and a little wisdom is more important than all of this world's knowledge. Knowledge cannot push or pull you, but wisdom may pull you or…Read more A Little Wisdom
Sufi Meditation 12.09.2022
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “Truly, Abraham was equal to a community in himself; he was devoted to obeying God. He turned from all that is wrong — and he was not among those idolaters. He was grateful for the grace poured out on him by God — God had chosen him and guided him along a…Read more Sufi Meditation 12.09.2022
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
Sufi Meditation 05.09.2022
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “Rush toward forgiveness from your Lord and a Heavenly Garden as wide as the heavens and the earth, prepared for those who are mindful of God. Those who give in good times and in bad, suppress their rage and pardon other people. God loves those who do good”~ Holy Quran 3:133-4 (Safi…Read more Sufi Meditation 05.09.2022
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
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 