Nights of Light Lecture Series

In his presentation,” Shaykh Rashid explains, “From the sacredness of submission in sawm, to the sanctifying upliftment of suhbat, to the subtleties of dhaahir and baatin, and today, to discussing the dynamics of the Isra Miraaj (to be followed by Nisfu-Shabaan and Laylatu-l-Qadr), we are on a continuing journey of understanding the pathway of light, the reality of wujuud, and the transformative process of tajalli. Read more

Ramadhan Retreat 2010

The Circle Group’s Ramadan Retreat is an opportunity for spiritual rejuvenation and clarification, through practice, of one’s understanding of Islam and Tasawwuf in daily life.  A schedule of suhbat, prayer, recitation, and meditation will uplift our souls and increase our piety and our understanding.

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Khutbah 2010

RECENT KHUTBAHS by Shaykh Ahmed Abdur Rashid. We invite you to listen to the audio khutbahs, as well as to download the pdf file to read and study the khutbah.

	Place Allah on the Throne of Your Heart August 13, 2010

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Our CIRCLE GROUP Video Channel

Many of Shaykh Rashid’s lectures and suhbats (as well as his guest’s lectures) are available in video on Google video and at Youtube. Click on link to visit our CG Video Channel at Youtube

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The Second in the Series: Nights of Light

Shaykh Rashid (view below) and Shaykh Nooruddeen Durkee

The second in a Series of Talks on the Nights of Lights on the theme of  “Nisfu Sha’ban” was presented July 11 at the zawiya of Shaykh Nooruddeen Durkee in Charlottesville. In his presentation,” (view below) Shaykh Rashid explains, “From the sacredness of submission in sawm, to the sanctifying upliftment of

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Suhbat 2010

RECENT LECTURES  by Shaykh Ahmed Abdur Rashid and his guests.  We invite you to listen to these, as well as download their accompanying pdf file, and watch them in video. Click here for Khutbahs,  Suhbat 2009, Suhbat  2008, Suhbat 2007.

Signs from Off The Horizon: Laylatul Qadr August 15,

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Nights of Light

Nights of Light Three part  Lecture Series honoring the special nights of Laylatu-l-Mir’aj, Laylatu-l-Bar’aat, and Laylatu-l-Qadr,  Read more

Leadership Program for Muslimahs

ALIMY (A Leadership Institute for Muslim Youths) is a summer program designed for young Muslimahs ages 13 to 16. In a safe and supportive environment,  young women develope a greater sense of understanding, ownership, and pride in the American Muslim identity. Program Dates: August 1 to August 8, 2010 Through ALIMY, participants will insh’Allah, gain inspiration to maintain balance in their day to day lives through their Islamic practices and remembraance of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.  They will enjoy activities specially designed to broaden their knowledge of Islam, develop leadership skills, and make lasting friendships.  Read more

Shaykh Rashid meets Desmond Tutu

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5 Sundays on Tasawwuf

Join us for suhbat with the Shaykh.  This series of 5 Sunday Talks addresses the historical and practical importance of a guide on the Sufic Path. Last Sunday in this series- April 26th. “Dhaahir and Baatin“  Can’t attend in person? Watch Webcast here. You are invited to the Islamic Study Center, 108 10th ST.  NW, Charlottesville, VA.   Begins at 10:30 to 6:00.

Shaykh Ahmed Abdur Rashid, in the Naqshbandi tradition;  Shaykh Nooruddeen Durkee, in the Shadhdhuli tradition.  Each session will include a na’at singer or group and a Qur’an reader. Each speaker will have at least an hour to delve into his subject, with time for questions afterwards. Lunch and dinner will be served; dhuhr, ‘asr and maghrib will be prayed in jam’at. There is no charge for the program.

April 26th – Guest Speaker: Mi’raj Ahmad Riccio embraced Islam in 2003. Since that time he has studied Hanafi fiqh, the aqida of Ahl us-Sunnah and Arabic language with Maulana Ghufran Ali Siddiqui (khalifa of Mufti-e-Azam Hind Maulana Mustapha Ridha Khan), Maulana Hafiz Ghulam Yasin Rizvi, and Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Asif Ali Reza. For four years he taught fiqh, aqida, history and sirah to children and young adults at the Muhaddith-e-Azam Academy in Jersey City, New Jersey. He has also served as khatib of the Muslim Community Center of Union County in Elizabeth, NJ and the NAIF Center in Herndon, VA.

1. The Necessity and Function of the Shaykh – listen to this talk
2. Suhbet or the Oral Tradition-listen to this talk
3. Ikhlas or Sincerity

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Khutbahs 2009

 KHUTBAHS by Shaykh Ahmed Abdur Rashid from 2009. We invite you to listen to the audio khutbahs, as well as downloading the pdf file.

	A New Year: The First of Muharram December 18, 2009	pdf
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