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The Healing Light of the Prophet Muhammad (sal)

June 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

The Healing Light of the Prophet Muhammad (sal) Bismillaahi-r-Rahmaani-r-RaheemOh Allah, we ask You for words which will make certain Your Mercy, actions which will make certain Your Forgiveness, freedom from every offence, a supply of every virtue, entering Jannah and safety from the Naar.   Allahumma inna nasaluka mujibati rahmatika, Wa’aza’ima magfiratika, wa salamata min kulli, Itmin, wal-ganimata min kulli birrin, wal-fawza bil-jannati min-a nnar. The Healing Light of The Prophet Muhammad (saws) Audio... 

Q/A w/ Shaykh Rashid

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The Shaykh replies…

March 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Asking questions of the Shaykh is a carefully considered process. One wants to open oneself to the reply, to hear the personal response in the answer. We all benefit from the question and the reply.  Neither are to be taken lightly. If you would like to ask a question  Read More →

Around the Fire

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The Dervish in the Oak Glade

May 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

 Once there was an aspiring dervish.  While wandering, he came upon an oak glade.  He stayed and prayed and meditated, once a week going out for food.  Year after year he aspired, and did his practices.  But no response came, and sometimes he thought that his prayers couldn’t  Read More →

Shuyukh

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The Shajara (Lineage Tree)

April 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

The Shajarahs (Lineage Trees) of the Mujaddidi, Naqshbandi, Qadiri, Chishti, and Shadhili Orders. Document of the lines of teachers through whom Shaykh Ahmed Abdur Rashid’s predeccessors trace their spiritual descent from the Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him). [Read the full story]  Read More →

Invited Perspectives

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Turning toward the heart They were Christians, Jews, believers and non believers, they  had not known each other prior to becoming spiritual seekers. Mostly they are  Americans, and for more than 25 years the majority are still living together. Part One: Part  Read More →

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