Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the chapter, “The Knowledge of this World” from the book, “The Alchemy of Happiness” by Imam Al-Ghazali, pages 29-34 in my edition of the book. In this chapter, Imam Al-Ghazali highlights the difference between needs and desires, and cautions against chasing unchecked our desires, as these…Read more Friday Reflections 12.02.2021
Nahdlatul Ulama
Both Spirituality and Law
Sohbet by Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad ‘Adil ar-Rabbani on 11 February 2016/2 Jumada al-Awwal 1437, at Akbaba Dargah, Sabah Namaz As-salamu ‘Alaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. Audhu Billahi Minashaytanir Rajeem, Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem, Was-salatu Was-salamu ‘ala Rasulina Muhammadin Sayyidul Awwalin wal Akhirin, Madad Ya RasulAllah, Madad Ya Sadati Ashabi Rasulillah, Madad Ya Mashayikhina. Dastur. Shaykh Abdullah…Read more Both Spirituality and Law
Weekly Sohbet and Dhikr 11.02.2021
Salam alaikum. 🙏🏻 I dedicate this week's dhikr to my first spiritual teacher, Shaykh Sufi Muhammad Abdullah Khan and discuss in the sohbet why it's good to follow a spiritual teacher in Islam. 🧙♂️📿💓 https://youtu.be/2AyAEp89aiE
Saints of Allah (08.02.2021)
Sohbet by Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adil ق “In the sight of Allah ﷻ, there are certain precious and valuable people whom He loves. They are the Awliya, Saints of Allah ﷻ. Awliya could be anybody, they do not necessarily have to show Karāmāt (miraculous deeds). The Awliya are those whom Allah ﷻ loves, His beloved…Read more Saints of Allah (08.02.2021)
Shaykh Sufi Abdullah Khan
Please read dhikr, salawat, and make dua for Shaykh Sufi Abdullah Khan, who returned to Allah 6 years ago. 📿💓🌹🤲🏻
Character and Islam
On the authority of Abū Hurayrah, who said: I heard Abū'l-Qāsim ﷺ saying, “The best of you in Islam are the best of you in character, if they have understanding [of the religion.]” Ahmad and Bukhārī's Al-Adab al-Mufrad, Hadith no. 285.
Friday Reflections 05.02.2021
Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss a selection of hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ around the theme of the roles and responsibilities of Muslims to bring harmony within multi-faith, multi-cultural societies. May Allah ﷻ bless, forgive, and have mercy on us all. 🤲🏻 https://youtu.be/vgvuC9AsK8A
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 