The Bani ‘Alawi: Background, Key Figures and the Spiritual Path - Treasures for the Seeker Blog
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم صل وسلم على رسولك وآله أجمعين
as-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah,
We are blessed to have been given access to a recording of a course conducted by al-Habib Kazim as-Saqqaf, in which the essential principles of the Ba ‘Alawi way were [...]
In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful
A student of knowledge asked for counsel (nasiha). I replied:
[1] Reflect on what you have learned from your teachers.
[2] Write down the most important counsels they gave you.
[3] Resolve to act upon these counsels the best of ways till the last of your breaths.
[4] Have a specific [...]
Video: Imam Afroz Ali on Forced Marriages
Earlier this month, Imam Afroz appeared on the Australian TV program Four Corners. The segment highlighted the fact that forced marriages are happening right here in Sydney.
The segment can be watched in full here: Without Consent
The segment received some great feedback, as did Imam Afroz. These are just a few [...]
Ethics of Advancement: Understanding Islamic Economics - Shaykh Faraz at UTM’s IAW
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ethics and values underlying Islamic economics–going beyond the “minimums” that are the concern of much of “Islamic finance” to the higher purpose and transformative good that underlies Qur’anic teachings and Prophetic guidance related to matters of money and financial [...]
Qasida Unplugged with Nader Khan + Interview
Nader Khan explores the intersections of faith and art in a night filled with music and discussion.
Sharing session:
Qasidah session:
Anybody who came to Al Wehdah expecting to sit down quietly and simply enjoy listening to Nader Khan singing was sadly mistaken.
On his second visit to Singapore to perform, Sidi [...]
SHAYKH MUHAMMAD EMIN ER - THE LAST OTTOMAN SCHOLAR BY IMAM KHALIL ABDUR RASHID
Note: Shaykh Muhammad Emin Er will be present at the Islamic Center Prayer Room on Tuesday, May 8th 6:30pm - 8:30pm - 238 Thompson Street, 4th floor -NY, NY 10012
It is with deep humility and honor that I sit to transmit a snapshot of the
life [...]
Recommended Adhkar for the Day of Friday - Marifah.net
It is recommended to do a lot of recitation of the Qurʾān, adhkār and supplications on the day of Friday and the night, as well as prayers upon the Messenger of Allah, may Allah’s prayers and peace be upon him, and the recitation of Sūrat al-Kahf in [...]
The Four Friends and Islamic History
cambridge khutbas etc.
Assalamu alaikum all,
We thought it would be a good time to point you all in the direction of a couple of sets of informative talks given by the Sheikh.
The Four Caliphs
The first set concerns the lives of the Khulafa al-Rashidun, the first 4 Caliphs, [...]
Mutilating Facts:Setting the Record Straight About Female Circumcision & Genital Mutilation
© 2012, Afroz Ali
1. PREAMBLE
Female circumcision today has been made synonymous with female genital mutilation. This has added to much confusion as well as has raised legitimate as well as ill-motivated concerns regarding the position of either act under Islamic Law. As such, and preamble [...]
The Seekers Retreat 2012 has been an amazing journey for my family and me. We have travelled to New Zealand countless number of times for work and to visit families but never have our journey been as profound and fulfilling as the 2012 Seekers Retreat in every aspect of the way including content and delivery [...]