Attaining true sincerity in worship and maintaining it through following the Prophetic balance – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how, as he draws from two counsels from one of the great works of the Ba’Alawi tradition titled “Idah Asrar ‘Uloom al-Muqarrabin” (A Clarification of the Subtle Knowledges of Those Drawn Close to Allah) by Shaykh Jamaluddin […]
Whether an Arabic speaker or a non-Arabic speaker, Shaykh Samir Al-Nass argues that many people have a barrier between them and the Qur’an. Whether we feel we are too busy or too sinful, there is no excuse – this wall must be broken down as it is against the tradition of the Prophet (peace be upon him). […]
These are some of the methods of raising children used by our pious predecessors of the Ba’Alawi way, compiled by the grandson of the late Habib Muhammad al-Haddar (may Allah have mercy on him and be well-pleased with him), Sayyid Muhammad Abdullah Muhammad al-Haddar, may Allah preserve and protect him: Breastfeeding mothers would repeatedly recite […]
Warsan Shire is a Kenyan-born Somali poet, writer and educator based in London. Born in 1988, Warsan has read her work extensively all over Britain and internationally – including recent readings in South Africa, Italy, Germany, Canada, North America and Kenya- and her début book, ‘TEACHING MY MOTHER HOW TO GIVE BIRTH’ (flipped eye), was published […]
Allah Most High says, “I am near – I answer the call of the one who calls upon me (2:186).” Yet, many of us wonder: Are my du’as being answered? Is there a certain du’a I have to read for each of my concerns? Do my du’as have to be in Arabic? This talk is […]
This weekend, be prepared to immerse yourself in a spiritually uplifting retreat led by his eminence Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said in the glorious serene setting of Staffordshire, Whitemore Lakes, United Kingdom. There will be exciting activities such as archery, indoor football, canoeing as well as inspiring lectures, motivating Islamic workshops and circles, Qiyam ul Layl […]
“As ISIS continues its murder and violence across the provinces it controls and seeks to control, and as it continues to plague the conscience of the great majority of Muslims around the world, what’s worth recalling is that we’ve seen this before in history with the sect called the Khawarij (anglicised to Kharijites). So before tackling ISIS, let’s look at their forerunners; […]
By Imam al-Ghazzali & Translated by Shaykh Nuh Ha Meem Keller in “Sea Without Shore” [1] He does not seek this world by his religious learning, for at [the] very least a scholar is someone aware of this world’s wretchedness, triviality, sordidness, and ephemerality; and the next world’s magnificence, permanence, blessings, and vastness – and that […]
Shaykh Faraz details why and how we send blessings on the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) Allah Most High says, “I am near – I answer the call of the one who calls upon me (2:186).” Yet, many of us wonder: Are my du’as being answered? Is there a certain du’a I have to read for […]
“Br. Dawoud, I have to ask you a question…” I said without looking up. I had to gather up the courage, and really force myself to ask. I knew I needed to know, and it was time to stop pretending that I already knew the answer. “This is a really dumb question, but… you all […]
