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Shaykh Abdul Kerim Leads Prayer At Washington Monument
2009-03-28 23:01:00 View more scenes from this momentous occasion at yursil.com Posted in Events, Prayer, Religion, Video Tagged: Islam, Naqshbandi, Shaykh Abdul-Kerim, Washington D.C., Washington Monument
By: Wa Salaam
Shaykh Abdul Kerim al-Kibrisi Sohbet ? Mawlid 2009
2009-03-24 06:35:00 Posted in Religion Tagged: 2009, Islam, Mawlid, Muhammad, Prophet, Shaykh Abdul-Kerim, Sohbet, Sufism
By: Wa Salaam
Shaykh Abdul Kerim al-Kibrisi Sohbet ? March 2009
2009-03-15 07:40:00 Shaykh Abdul Kerim al-Kibrisi Sohbet gives sohbet at the Osmanli Naksi-i’bendi Dergah for General Zikr on the Holy Month of Rabi?Awwal 1430 (March 2009). (Sydney Center , NY) “Shaykh Effendi is saying people are learning about Islam through the internet in Firawnic rooms. They discuss fatwas but they don?t know the basics of the religion. Muslims ...
By: Wa Salaam
Seminar on al-Hikam of Ibn Ataillah with Shaykh Yahya Ninowy, Shaykh abdur-
2008-11-15 20:51:00 If the Divine opens a door for you,thereby making the Divine Self known,pay no heed if your deeds do not measure up to this.For, in truth, the Divine Self has not opened it for youbut out of a graceful will to make the Self known to you.Do you not know that Divine is the OneWho presented the knowledge of the Self (ta'aruf) to you,whereas you are the one who presented the Divine with deeds?What a difference between what the Divine brings to youand what you present to the Divine Self!- Al-Hikam of Ibn Ata Illah, translation inspired from Victor Danner (Abdul Jabbar)1.On the first weekend of November, 2008 the Green Mountain Branch of the Shadhdhuli School of Tasawwuf organized and hosted a two day seminar on Al-Hikam, considered a classical masterpiece in spiritual / sufi literature - written and compiled by sufi master of 13th / 14th century Ibn Ata Illah. Al Hikam is essentially a book of sufi aphorisms containing timeless and pure spiritual wisdom for the seekers of illumination.T...
Dreaming Prophet Muhammad | from autobiography of Shaykh Muzaffer Ashki al-
2008-11-03 20:28:00 | Shaykh Muzaffer Ashki al-Jerrahi (1916 - 1985) |rev. Guide of Halveti-Jerrahi sufi orderThe dreaming of the Prophet Muhammad, the Messenger of God holds very special status in Islamic tradition, both exoteric and esoteric. The Prophet himself has recorded (ref. Tirmidhi) to have said the following about seeing him in dream: "He who sees my hilye (description) after me, it is as if he had actually seen me, and he who sees it out of love and desire for me, God will forbid the fire of Hell to touch him. He will be safe from the trials of the grave, and he will not be sent forth naked on the day of resurrection."In 1981, Shaykh Muzaffer wrote brief autobiography in his book Unveiling of Love: Sufism and the Remembrance of God, where he mentioned about his profound dream of the Messenger of God, Muhammad, other Biblical Prophets and many of the chosen spiritual companions of Prophet Muhammad who attained highest degree of spiritual enlightenment. Shaykh Muzaffer writes:"During my early...
Pir Zalman Sulayman Schachter-Shalomi | Reb Zalman, the Sufi Shaykh
2008-08-05 05:07:00 Pir Zalman Sulayman Schachter-Shalomi (Reb Zalman), primarily known as the Rebbe and father of the Neo-Hasidic Jewish Renewal movement, is widely considered one of the world's foremost authorities on Hasidism and Jewish mysticism, and recognized as a pioneer in ecumenical dialogue.Born in Poland, 1924, Reb Zalman descended from a distinguished family of Belzer Hasidim and as a teenager he became a Hasid of the HaBaD lineage. He was later ordained by HaBaD-Lubavitch in 1947. After working for several years as a congregational rabbi, in 1956 he earned his MA in psychology from Boston University and began his teaching career at the University of Manitoba. In 1968, he would also earn his DHL from Hebrew Union College, focusing on counseling in the Hasidic tradition.He is now professor emeritus of Psychology of Religion and Jewish Mysticism at Temple University and World Wisdom Chair holder emeritus at Naropa University. He is the author of Spiritual Intimacy: A Study of Counseling in H...
Exclusive: NEFA Dossier on Al-Qaida's Shaykh Mustafa Abu Al-Yazid
2008-06-06 17:20:00 The NEFA Foundation has released a new dossier I have authored examining the role of Shaykh Mustafa Abu al-Yazid (a.k.a. “Shaykh Saeed”), appointed in May 2007 as “the overall head of al-Qaida Organization in Afghanistan.” According to Al-Qaida’s official As-Sahab Media Wing, Mustafa Abu al-Yazid personally “took part in founding al-Qaida in 1989, and is a member of the Shura council of Qaida al-Jihad.” Considered quite close to Al-Qaida Deputy Commander...(read more)
Shaykh Hisham Kabbani's visit to Musallah Tauhid
2008-03-31 08:30:00 This evening had the opportunity to see and listen to Shaykh Hisham Kabbani who came to an inter-faith gathering at the newly established Musallah Tauhid. We had beautiful participation from three Abrahamic faiths: Jews, Christians and Muslims who all participated in the remembrance (zikr) and praise of the Prophet (Salawat). Shaykh Hisham blessed Musallah Tauhid's journey and prayed that may it become an example for others to witness unity.Here are some quick snap shot from the program. From the top: Green Turban with Rose of a Naqshbandi Darvish, Shaykh Hisham speaking, greeting people from Jewish Community, Shaykh in contemplation, Musicians, organizers and guests and the last picture is taken while Shaykh listening to blogger Frieda of Inspire, Move and Touch. Among other things Shaykh Hisham spoke about need for all faiths to come together and lesson from history of Islam how even during the time of second caliph, 1400 years ago such spirit was very much present and alive and ...
Interfaith Sufi celebration at Musallah Tauhid, Los Angeles with Shaykh His
2008-03-23 06:33:00 Those that remember Me in their heart, I remember them in My heart; and those that remember Me in a gathering, I remember them in a gathering better than theirs. - Hadith QudsiMusallah Tauhid invites all to join for an inaugural public event:One Light, Different WindowsAn interfaith gathering for Dhikr (Remembrance of the One)with Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani of the Naqshbandi-Haqqani Sufi Order of America+ special performances by Yuval Ron & Jamie Papish,the Haqqani Naqshbandi Ensembleand a Scene from the Great Leap! production of ?Leaps of Faith?with Ameena Mirza, Daniela Licht, and Shyamala Moorty.Time: Sunday, 30 March | at 3:30 p.m.Its a free event, but donations to help cover costs appreciated.Location: 343 S. Church Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (google map)Contact Waliya Inayat at 310-575-1972 / waliyainayat@yahoo.comAbout Musallah Tauhid : Musallah means a place where prayer is performed; Tauhid means Unity. The musallah is located in the fellowship hall of Village Lut...
Our Grand Shaykh, Maulana Nazim al-Haqqani
2008-02-28 18:52:00 Our Grand Shaykh, Sultan Awliya Shaykh Mehmet Nazim al-Hakkani is the Grand Shaykh of the Osmanli Naks-i’bendi Sufi Association. And it is difficult to put his life into words. The impact that his sohbet (association) and instruction has had on people across the world has served to renew the faith of so many Muslims ...
By: Wa Salaam
Maulana Shaykh Nazim and Shaykh Abdul-Kerim in Cyprus
2008-02-13 21:58:00 Go to ‘Osmanli Naks-i’bendi Hakkani Photos‘ to see more…
By: Wa Salaam
Safety in Following the Righteous
2007-12-25 00:23:00 Over the past few months, perhaps due to my presence, the topic of ’shaykhs and those whom associate with shaykhs’ have come under fire by the local imams of a New York mosque that I attend on Fridays. So I thought I might write about the experience and ‘independently conclude’ whether my rights to worship ...
By: Wa Salaam
from Sidi Shaykh Muhammad Sa'id al-Jamal's visit
2007-12-02 21:17:00 [>] Pictures from Sidi Shaykh Muhammad Sa?id al-Jamal ar-Rifa?i ash-Shadhuli's visit to Del Mar, Southern California, 1st December. 2007. Since 1994 Shaykh visits the United States every year, staying for a few months and traveling the country visiting his beloveds.Yesterday i had the blessed opportunity to meet the Shaykh, the present guide of the Shadhdhuliyyah Tariqah, affectionately known as Sidi meaning Sir or Teacher. Sidi gave bayat (initiation to sufi path) to new aspirants and i got initiated as well, Alhamdulillah. Shaykh gave each a new sufi name and while gazing lovingly he called me Selim. So there goes my sufi name, Selim. 'Selim' or 'Salim' means "peaceful", "safe", derived from Arabic salima "to be with peace". Its also the same in Hebrew Salem meaning the same.During the Bayat the Shaykh blessed the new aspirants and helped them say and do tauba, a spiritual, physical and mental process of turning back to God. Shaykh adorned all new aspirants with a beautifu...
Sufi Shaykh Sidi (ar-Rifai ash-Shadhuli)'s visit to San Diego, California
2007-11-28 17:20:00 Sufi Master Sidi Muhammad, the head of the Shadhuliyya sufi order - God willing, will be visiting, giving teachings and leading sufi retreat (khalwa) in Southern California from Friday, November 30th to Monday, December 3rd 2007.Shaykh Muhammad Said al-Jamal ar-Rifa'i ash-Shadhuli, affectionately called Sidi by his seven million students world-wide, is a prominent spiritual leader from Jerusalem. The blessed gathering circling around the presence of the sufi master will be held in beautiful Del Mar, CA, a short drive north of San Diego.Come immerse yourself in the Ocean of Love & Mercy!bismi?llah ir-rahman ir-rahimIn the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the CompassionateI am like the sea;many ships sail across the sea,but who knows the depth of the sea?When I move through the streets,I watch the sons of truth pass me by;I do not say anything, but I open my heart,and they enter.What brings seven million students world-wide to seek the sacred teachings of peace, love, mercy, justice,...
Shaykh Shah Jalal
2007-11-20 21:59:00 Shah Jalal is one of the most revered legendary Islamic heroes of Bangladesh and one of the key founding fathers of Islam in the country. He was a great saint and a great warrior. Along with his disciples, he made a unique contribution in liberating the people of Sylhet region.
By: Haq Islam
Shaykh Abdul-Kerim and Clyde Bellecourt in Washington D.C.
2007-10-24 21:30:00 People of many traditions come to share in a Prayer Vigil at Washington DC. Shaykh Abdul Kerim leads the Osmanli Naksibendi Tariqat and others in remembering the Creator. Clyde Bellecourt, famous Native American activist, joins the prayer circle and participates. His Ojibwe name is Nee-gon-we-way-we-dun which means “Thunder Before the Storm”. read more | digg story
By: Wa Salaam
Ramadan advice by Shaykh Hisham Kabbani
2007-09-11 17:03:00 " So I wish you all without exception .. (muslims, christians, jews,..... every life form on earth) رمضان كريم Ramadan Kareem. May we come out of it as better versions of ourselves. " Ramadhan is the month where Allah gives you guidance if you are sincere. “Say: Ya Rabbi, I want to be guided by you. I am fasting from food and nonsense talking and I will read Quran from the beginning to the end.”
By: hatzputra
Wisdom of the Shaykh
2007-06-25 16:18:00 An incident once took place when a student of Knowledge was taking a walk with his teachers in one of the gardens of their Madrassah. During this walk, the student decided to address a problem he was facing and seek its remedy from his teacher. He began to tell his teacher, 'I have a spiritual ailment; I am habitual of talking ill of others and mentioning matters about them behind their backs.'
By: Haq Islam
Irina Shaykhlislamova in 2007 Sports Illustrated
2007-05-28 20:03:00 Irina Sheik (born January 6, 1986 in Yemanzhelinsk, Russia), born Irina Shaykhlislamova and sometimes credited as Irina Shayk, is a fashion model who has appeared on the covers of such magazines as Annabelle (Germany - May 2005), Jalouse (Greece - February 2006) and Bolero (Switzerland - June 2005).Most recently Irina has appeared in the 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue as one of the '07 Rookies. She is looking very sexy g: 2007 Sports Illustrated, Irina Shaykhlislamova, Hot, Sexy, Skin Show, Babes, Sexy Models
By: Super Dumper
Prayer for Mothers | from Shaykha Fariha
2007-05-16 08:48:00 In the supremely blessed name of Allah, tender compassion and infinite mercyMay humanity be happy on this day when we turn and bow before what has given us birth, honoring our Source in the form of our blessed mothers. May we see the interconnectedness of all beings pouring from the Womb of compassion.May we develop the vision of compassion and the touch of tenderness and the wisdom of patience. May our dwelling be in the Mother of the Cities, which is the conscious universal community of creation. May our understanding come from the Mother of the Book, which is the source of all revelations.May our constant awareness be with the Most Motherly, Most Merciful, Most Loving Cherisher of our being.And may our life breaths be spent in the service and way of the most tender and compassionate humanity, the beloved Muhammad, root of creation. O Allah, please shower him in Your loving peace, and shower his noble family, companions, and universal community in Your loving peace. May blessings ...
Transcript: Khalid Shaykh Muhammad confesses 9/11 role
2007-03-15 01:29:00 Extract not available.
By: Get rich
Transcript: Khalid Shaykh Muhammad confesses 9/11 role
2007-03-15 01:29:00 Extract not available.
By: Get rich
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