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The Day of Ashura - Nur Sacred Sciences

The Day of Ashura - Nur Sacred Science
Striving to Come Close to the Everlasting through Extra Worship and Fasting

There are several explanations as to how the day of Ashura received its title.  The most well-known explanation is that it is called Ashura because of its occurrence on the tenth day of the month [...]

Habib Umar: Advice to Muslim Professionals in the West translated by Shaykh Yahya Rhodus

A believer is like rain; wherever it falls it is beneficial”. Listen to Habib Umar’s advice to Muslim Professionals in the West. Whether your relationships are commercial, financial, advisory or merely social, this talk provides the platform of Islamic etiquettes for you in your communications, behaviour and morals in all circumstances. The believer is a [...]

The Legacy of Shaykh Badr al-Din al-Hasani - Nur Sacred Sciences

The Legacy of Shaykh Badr al-Din al-Hasani - Nur Sacred Sciences
The Legacy of al-Muhaddith al-Akbar Shaykh Badr al-Din al-Hasani: 1850-1935

One of his students related,“He would often ask us upon completion of his prayers, ‘Do you hear the reply of the Messenger of God (PBUH) during the tashahhud (recited during the sitting of the ritual prayer) when you say, ‘al-salāmu [...]

Shaykh Babikir: Eid Address - Eid al-Adha 1432 - Video

Shaykh Babikir: Eid Address - Eid al-Adha 1432 / 6.11.2011 [Part 1] - YouTube
 
Eid is a day on which the perfection of humanity is celebrated, and the unity of man is displayed. It is the day we stand together, greet one another and share from the same plate, whether we are black or white, rich [...]

The Hajj Collection - Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad - Cambridge Khutbahs Etc

The Hajj Collection - Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad - Cambridge Khutbahs Etc

As we received so much positive feedback for our Ramadan Reader, please find below an assortment of resources that centre on the days of the Hajj and the festival of Eid-ul-Adha.
Talks and Lectures
Hajj: The Inward Spiral - A sermon exploring the deep [...]

Loving The Prophet - Shaykh Salek bin Siddina - Part 1 of 2

“Say to them: If you love God, follow (and love and honor) me, and God will love you” Surah Al Imran; ayah 31
“None of you believes until he loves me more than he loves his children, his parents, and all people.” Hadith (Bukhari and Muslim)
“None of you believes until he loves me more than he [...]

The Gifts of Hajj - Radical Middle Way

The Gifts of Hajj…
Bismillah
Sayyidi al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him) reminds us that the linguistic meaning of Hajj is seeking or intending. Thus the people of Allah are constantly performing Hajj because they are constantly seeking Allah. Just as their whole year is Ramadan, likewise their whole year is Hajj. Just as those [...]

Essential apps for Hajj - Radical Middle Way

Essential apps for Hajj
So you have parted with thousands of pounds and booked the journey of your life. You’ve bought a tonne of books and even attended a Hajj seminar. But you still want that little something that will serve as a reminder in case you become overwhelmed. You want something that is within easy [...]

Ten Good Manners for Hajj by Imam al-Ghazali - Translated Abdal Hakim Murad

Ten Good Manners for Hajj by Imam al-Ghazali trans. Abdal Hakim Murad

There are ten good manners which the pilgrim should observe.
Firstly, the money he spends must come from halal sources. He must strive, likewise, to avoid carrying on any business while on Hajj, such as would occupy the heart and distract his attention; for his [...]

Video: The Third Place - Usama Canon

REFLECTIONS with Usama Canon | “The Third Place”

REFLECTIONS with Usama Canon | “The Third Place” from Mustafa Davis on Vimeo.
Ta’leef Collective presents a new video series titled “REFLECTIONS.” These videos are short vignettes featuring people from the Ta’leef community on topics that range from religion, culture, lifestyle, knowledge, arts, sciences, community, family, etc.
USAMA CANON [...]