Category Archives: Saints & Significant Dates
14th Ramadhan: Urs of Sultan-ul Arifeen, Shaykh Abu Yazid Tayfur al-Bistami, 6th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 14th of Ramadhan marks the haul/uroos of the passing of Shaykh Abū Yazīd Tayfūr al-Bistāmīق, the 6th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandī Golden Chain. His life was a testament to divine love, unwavering sincerity, and ascetic devotion. He … Continue reading
9th Ramadhan: Urs of Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, The Early Convert, Qur’anic Scholar, and Close Companion of the Prophet ﷺ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 9th of Ramadhan marks the Urs of the esteemed companion of the Prophet ﷺ, Abdullāh ibn Masʿūd (RA), who was one of the earliest and most knowledgeable companions of the Prophet ﷺ. His journey into … Continue reading
10th Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyida Khadijah al-Kubra, Mother of the Believers
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 10th of Ramadhan marks the passing of Sayyida Khadijah al-Kubra (Salāmullāh ʿAlayhā), the esteemed wife of the Holy Prophet ﷺ and Mother of the Believers. In Islamic history, few names shine as brightly as that … Continue reading
8th Ramadhan: Birth of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq, 5th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 8th of Ramadhan marks the blessed birth of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiqق. Heق was the great-grandson of the Holy Prophet ﷺ and the 5th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. His Noble Lineage Imam Ja’far as-Sadiqق’s … Continue reading
3rd Ramadhan: Urs of Mawlana Shaykh Khas Muhammad Sirwani, 33rd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Ramadhan marks the haul/uroos of the passing of Mawlana Shaykh Khas Muhammad Sirwaniق. He was the 33rd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. “The Almighty Lord did not send anything to this Earth, … Continue reading
1st Ramadhan: Birth of Sultanul Awliya Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “O Naqshband of the world! Engrave my impression on your heart and imprint it in such a way that you are remembered with the title of ‘Naqshband’ (the one who engraves) till the Doomsday.” – Ghawth … Continue reading
The Rare Lady of Purity – Sayyida Nafisa At-Tahira
[Excerpt from ‘From the Light of Ahl al-Bayt: My Spiritual Experiences Unveiled’] by Imam Metawalli ash-Sha`rawi Sayyida Nafisa was born in Makkah on the 11th of Rabia al-Awwal, the same night that the Prophet (s) was born, in the year … Continue reading
4th Ramadhan: Urs of Grandshaykh Abdullah al-Faiz ad-Dagestani, 39th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Du’a of Grandshaykh Abdullah al-Faiz ad-Daghestaniق “O my Lord! I am asking you to accept all the prayers I have made to You until the end of my life; also all the prayers at which I … Continue reading
3rd Ramadhan: The Sincerity of Ahlul Bayt
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet Muhammad ﷺ deeply loved his daughter, Sayyida Fatima (Raḍiy Allāhu ʿAnhā), and she is beloved by all the angels and righteous believers. We ask Allah ﷻ to grant us the honor of being under her … Continue reading
3rd Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyidā Fāṭimah az-Zahrāʾ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Ramaḍhān marks the haul/uroos of the passing of one of the greatest women in all of creation, Sayyidā Fāṭimah az-Zahrāʾ (Salāmullāh ʿAlayhā). She is the mother of Sayyidunā ʾImām Ḥassan and Sayyidunā ʾImām Ḥussain … Continue reading