We will be sharing the translation of chapter seven “Between the Scholars of the Hereafter and the Scholars of the World” from the book al-Minhaj al-Sawi: Sharh Usul Tariqat al-Sada Al Ba ʿAlawi — that steps into a living stream of sanctity, discipline, and luminous pedagogy, where knowledge and practice are made one. It embodies […]
The Shama’il al-Muhammadiyya represents the most famous and indispensable collection of narrations detailing the moral, physical and spiritual perfections of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), fundamentally altering and informing our understanding of both the Message and the Messenger. This article is based on the Seekers Guidance seminar: The Prophet: A […]
The Islamic month of Muharram, which includes the powerful Day of Ashura, holds deep spiritual weight for Muslims around the world. It is a month of reflection, remembrance, and renewal. As believers, we are encouraged to align our lives around our deen, and one powerful way to do that is by staying connected to the […]
This is the final of seven articles based on the Hajj: A Spiritual Rebirth seminar, delving into the spirit, context, virtues and etiquettes of the Hajj. When preparing for Hajj, both mentally and spiritually, Imam Ghazali offers profound guidance in his writings. Though he dedicates pages to this topic, here are some key highlights from the […]
This is the sixth of seven articles based on the Hajj: A Spiritual Rebirth seminar, delving into the spirit, context, virtues and etiquettes of the Hajj. The first virtue we’ll highlight is that Hajj is a practice Allah has commanded all people to undertake. Allah says in the Quran that He instructed Prophet Ibrahim (peace be […]
This is the fifth of seven articles based on the Hajj: A Spiritual Rebirth seminar, delving into the spirit, context, virtues and etiquettes of the Hajj. The construction of the Ka’ba is another profound lesson that we witness. Allah says: “Remember when the Messenger, Ibrahim, along with Ismail, raised the foundations of the House,” meaning they […]
All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. And may peace and blessings be upon our master Muhammad, and upon his family and companions altogether. In the midst of the busy routines of daily life, filled with countless concerns, the conscious heart pauses to ask itself: Why am I here? Why was […]
This is the fourth of seven articles based on the Hajj: A Spiritual Rebirth seminar, delving into the spirit, context, virtues and etiquettes of the Hajj. Prophet Ibrahim’s (peace be upon him) trials earned him the esteemed title of Khalilullah (the intimate friend of Allah). The tests he faced were unimaginably difficult. It’s said that he […]
This is the third of seven articles based on the Hajj: A Spiritual Rebirth seminar, delving into the spirit, context, virtues and etiquettes of the Hajj. Hajar doesn’t know anything about what’s happening. She’s simply told what to do, and she obeys. She follows, trusting that Ibrahim, being a righteous man, would never do something unjust […]
This is the second of seven articles based on the Hajj: A Spiritual Rebirth seminar, delving into the spirit, context, virtues and etiquettes of the Hajj. When going for Hajj, pilgrims usually begin with Umra. On the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, they go to Mina and spend the night. On the 9th, they travel to the plain […]
