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Video: Seek the Means to Nearness – Imam Zaid Shakir

Seek the Means to Nearness – Imam Zaid Shakir In this sermon, Imam Zaid Shakir expounds on four of the keys to a Muslim’s success: faith, God consciousness, righteous deeds, and struggle. Note: “God is great in their eyes…” is mentioned once, erroneously. It should be “God is great in their souls…”

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 […]

The Orphan’s Song For The Kaaba By Novid Shaid

The Orphan’s Song For The Kaaba By Novid Shaid This narrative poem is based on famous Sufi tales about amazing acts of sacrifice and journeys on the way to Hajj. The Orphan’s Song For The Kaaba By Novid Shaid When I was fresh, new, swaddling babe My mother’s poor spirit flew away And my father […]

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 […]

Glimpses of the Life of Sheikh ‘Abd al-Wakil al-Durubi

Glimpses of the Life of Faqih ‘Abd al-Wakil al-Durubi Taken from Sea without Shore by Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller. His Personality “As-Salam ‘alaykum,” I said. “Wa ‘alaykum as-Salam,” he answered. He stood behind the door for a moment to let me in, and let it lock behind me. I followed him to the office […]

Videos: Hajj Reflections – Radical Middle Way

Videos: Hajj Reflections – Radical Middle Way Four Muslims share their personal reflections on Hajj. Hajj Reflections – Abdul Ali Hamid A person who intends to go for Hajj needs to make sure that he has fulfilled all other pillars of Islam, states Abdul Ali Hamid. In this Hajj Reflections video Abdul Ali Hamid recollects […]

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 […]