We all face stressful and uncomfortable situations in life. Someone said something we don't like, something untrue, perhaps something that enrages us... But before we lose control, we all have a choice... Breathe... We can choose to overreact or we can breathe and walk away, or say something to calm down the situation. Don't add…Read more Do Not Overreact
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Friday Reflections 03.12.2021
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Search For Truth Scientifically” by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani from his book, “Star from Heaven” (1996), pages 68-73. May Allah ﷻ guide us all in our efforts to search for and understand the Truth. Amin. 🤲🏻 https://youtu.be/cns9aEeEb08 Recorded live on 3rd December 2021.
Sufi Meditation 29.11.2021
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “God is the illuminator of the heavens and the earth. His light may be likened to [the light emanating from] a niche containing a lamp that is enclosed in glass; the glass [is shining] like a brilliant star fueled from a blessed tree, an olive tree that is neither of the east…Read more Sufi Meditation 29.11.2021
Friday Reflections 26.11.2021
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Never-ending Worlds of Enlightenment” by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani from his book, “Pure Hearts” (1998), pages 15-17. May Allah ﷻ make us all among those who are striving for those never-ending worlds towards enlightenment. Amin. 🤲🏻 https://youtu.be/Wzz510uYuF4 Recorded live on 26th November 2021.
What Is Tawheed?
Islam, with over 1.61 billion followers internationally, is one of the world religions that profess belief in the Oneness of God, that Muslims refer to as ‘tawheed’. The word ‘Islam’ derives its meaning from the Arabic for ‘peace’ and ‘submission’, describing the peace and contentment that comes through faith. A believer in Islam is called…Read more What Is Tawheed?
Sufi Meditation 22.11.2021
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “As the unbelievers where plotting against you [Prophet] in order to prevent you [from delivering the message], or to kill you, or to drive you away. They plotted and so did God. He is the best of plotters.”~ Holy Quran 8:30 (Safi Kaskas) “But Mousie, thou art no thy-lane,In proving foresight may…Read more Sufi Meditation 22.11.2021
Will You Be Patient?
By Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqani Hadith says, “The way to Paradise is filled with many things that our nafs (ego) will never like. The way to Hell, on the other hand, is full-up with our desires and pleasures.” It was once a very cold day in Damascus at the time of the morning prayer…Read more Will You Be Patient?
Friday Reflections 19.11.2021
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the life and teachings of Shaykh Yaqub al-Charkhi from the book, “The Naqshbandi Sufi Way, History and Guidebook of the Saints of the Golden Chain” by Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani, pages 195-199. May Allah ﷻ bless our shaykhs and raise their stations in the Divine…Read more Friday Reflections 19.11.2021
Be Consistent
On the authority of Abū Hurayrah, who said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Truly, the religion is ease. Anyone who tries to outdo the religion in strictness, it will overcome him. So remain steadfast and be moderate, and seek help with journeys of the morning and evening and a part of the night.” Bukhārī…Read more Be Consistent
When You Say ‘I’
By Yunus Emre When you say ‘I’ remember this state has no reality:did you ever guard with double vision at a gate see?If you listen to this Word I say, if you care for Self...never say that you and It are separate, as it is crazy!It only goes on, Beloved in all the world’s nations...to…Read more When You Say ‘I’
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 