Entries by Yousuf Patel

Acquisition of the Clear Light: Part 5

This is the fifth part of a series of translations of Habib Umar’s work, Qabs al-Nur al-Mubin, an abridgement of Imam al-Ghazali’s Ihya Ulum al-Din.   Obligatory precaution against the devil’s overpowering of the heart and the prevention of his entrances therein. Know that the heart is like a pitched dome with doors through which […]

Why SeekersGuidance? – Imam Yama Niazi

In this video Imam Yama Niazi discusses the importance of acquiring knowledge in relation to one’s religion. He further emphasizes the various virtues of knowledge and how it raises the station of the seeker when attained and implemented. Imam Yama provides a detailed analysis of how SeekersGuidance works and how a student can navigate through […]

The Role of Sayyids and Sharifs in Spreading Islam (Interview) – Prof Syed Naquib al Attas

Prof Syed Naquib Al-Attas was interviewed by Prof. Mehmet Ipsirli on the role that the Prophetic family (Sayyids and Sharifs) played in spreading Islam in South East Asia.   Prof Mehmet: What are the places of Sayyids and Sharifs in the Islamic tradition? Prof Al – Attas: Nowadays, I feel that these two concepts have […]

How Does a Seeker of Knowledge Attain Openings? – Habib Umar bin Hafiz

* Courtesy of Muwasala.org Habib Umar bin Hafiz advises seekers how to attain openings in their studies. Seekers must abide by the etiquettes of seeking knowledge. They must spend time reviewing what they have studied with fellow students and write down important points which they learn. They should call upon Allah by His names the […]

Knowledge Gives Light: Continue the Ramadan Momentum

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Post-Ramadan Renewal: Five Lessons to Live By

* Originally Published on 24/06/2017 Shaykh Faraz Rabbani provides invaluable insights drawn from the Sunna of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) regarding sustaining the spirit of renewal beyond the blessed month of Ramadan. Delving into the rich tradition of Prophetic guidance, he offers practical advice on maintaining spiritual momentum, cultivating […]