Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 7th Jumada al-Awwal marks the haul/uroos of our beloved Sheikh Raja Ashman Shahق,who returned to his Lord in 2012. Fondly remembered as Sultanul Quloob (King of Hearts), he devoted his life to the Naqshbandi Way, tirelessly spreading its light across Southeast Asia. With his radiant smile, gentle heart, sincere intention, and complete … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 8th of Jumada al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Khwaja Sayyid Amir Kulalق, the 16th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain and the noble teacher of Imamul Tariqah, Mawlana Shaykh Bahauddin Shah Naqshbandق. Khwaja Sayyid Amir Kulalق was born around 676 AH (1277 CE) in the village of Sukhar, near … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 12th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal shines as a day of joy and light for all lovers of the Naqshbandi Way. It marks the blessed Mawlid of Mawlana Shaykh Abdullah al-Fa’iz ad-Daghestaniق, the 39th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain and a luminous Guide who rekindled the spirit of the Way for … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm This is the second post following Guide to Muharram. In his Sohbah, Mawlana Sheikh Nazimق said that this is one of the holiest nights in Islam. It holds a special place in the Islamic calendar and in the history of the world. Allah Almighty granted victory to His beloved servants from … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 12th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Khwāja Abū Yaʿqūb Yūsuf al-Hamadaniق, the 9th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. His blessed life was like a radiant lamp, casting light across the lands of Central Asia and beyond, guiding seekers to Allah ﷻ through deep wisdom, purity of heart, … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 12th Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Khwāja Abdul Khaliq al-Ghijduwaniق, the 11th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. He was a shining beacon of spiritual light in a time of great upheaval, a man of deep humility, sincere devotion, and unwavering love for Allah ﷻ and His Prophet … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 18th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Shaykh Adnan Kabbaniق, a beloved inheritor of the spiritual legacy of Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق and the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Born in the city of Beirut, Lebanon, Shaykh Adnanق grew up in an environment rich with faith, tradition, and the love of … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 9th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Khwāja Muhammad Ma’sumق, the shining son and spiritual heir of Imam Rabbani, Mawlana Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindiق, and the 26th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. He is remembered as Urwat-il-Wuthqa, the Firm Rope of Allah ﷻ, the guide who joined Shariʿa and Haqiqa, separated ignorance … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Imamul Tariqah, Mawlana Shaykh Baha’uddin Shah Naqshbandق, the 17th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. He is one of the most radiant stars in the sky of spiritual guidance, and through him the Naqshbandi Way came to bear his noble name. … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Shaykh Abu Muhammad al-Madaniق, the 37th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. He was born in 1251 AH (1835 CE) in Kikunu, a small village in the district of Ghunib, Daghestan, a land known as “the Land of Saints.” His birthplace … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Sayyed Ismail Bin Sayyed Ibnu Jabbarق, a spiritual Master whose presence continues to illuminate Pulau Besar and the wider Malay world. His life was an example of profound spiritual insight, deep humility, and tireless service to Allah ﷻ and His beloved … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Shaykh Abu Ahmad as-Sughuriق, the 36th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. He was a shining example of faith, discipline, and selfless devotion. His very presence carried the fragrance of the Awliya, and his path was an ocean of adab, knowledge, … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Khwāja Mahmood Anjir al-Faghnawiق, the 13th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain, a radiant guide whose life was spent in deep service to Allah ﷻ and His Beloved ﷺ. Khwāja Mahmood Anjir al-Faghnawiق was born in the village of Anjir Faghna, … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 14th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Mawlid of Habib Noh bin Muhammad al-Habshiق, a beloved saint whose light shines brightly in the heart of Singapore and beyond. Known as the patron Saint of Malay sailors, Habib Noh’sق life was a testament to deep humility, unwavering love for Allah ﷻ … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 12th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Khwāja Muhammad Zahidق, the 21st Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. A man of immense piety, humility, and luminous guidance, his life was a continuous reflection of the Qur’an and Sunnah, serving as a bridge between the earlier Naqshbandi Masters and … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 12th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Khwāja UbayduLlah al-Aḥrarق, the 20th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. His life was a shining example of spiritual generosity, humility, and service to Allah ﷻ and His creation. Through him, the Naqshbandi Way reached countless hearts, not only through his … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 6th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed birth of Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumiق, one of the most celebrated poets and spiritual guides in Islamic history. He is remembered across centuries for his depth of wisdom, his love for Allah ﷻ, and his ability to turn the hearts of seekers toward the … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Safar marks uroos/passing of Maulana Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindiق. Heق was the 25th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Mawlana Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindiق, known as Imam Rabbani and al-Mujaddid Alf-e-Thani, was a monumental figure in Islamic spirituality. He was described as the Pearl of the Crown of … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 12th of Safar marks uroos/passing of Maulana Shaykh Abdullah Dahlawiق. Heق was the 30th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) Maulana Shaykh Abdullah ad-Dahlawiق, also known as Abdullah Shah Ghulam Aliق, was one of the great spiritual masters … Read more
(Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 5th of Safar marks the uroos (passing) of Mawlana Shaykh Ya’Qub al-Charkhiق. Heق was the 19th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Mawlana Shaykh Yaqub al-Charkhiق was a distinguished Islamic scholar and spiritual master who perfectly combined the … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Following Mawlanaق’s calendar, tonight is the eve of 14th Muharram, marking the birth of Mawlana Shaykh Baha’uddin Shah Naqshbandق. Shah Naqshbandق made this du’a, O my Lord ﷻ, do not let any one who takes me as … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Wherever the family of our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam and his ﷺ companions go, there becomes light there. The barakah of that place increases. The light of that place increases. Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam called this island of Cyprus Jazīratu l-Khaḍra, the green … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 22nd August 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Today is the Urs of our Shaykh, Sayyidina Shah Baha’uddinق. May his Maqam be higher. He is a great holy man who served humanity and Muslims. Millions of people reached guidance through him. And this way is going on … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 10th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Shaykh Abul Hasan al-Kharqaniق. Heق was the 7th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali ibn Jafar al-Kharqaniق was born in 963 in Kharaqan, a small village near Bistam in Persia. He carried several noble nicknames, “King of the Kings of … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 9th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Maulana Shaykh (Mazhar) Shamsuddin Habib Allahق. Heق was the 29th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Shaykh Mazharق was born in 1113 H / 1701 AD in India. From his childhood, the light of Guidance and the traces of Piety shone from his forehead. … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 9th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Shaykh Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abu Bakrق. Heق was the grandson of Abu Bakr as-Siddiqر and the 4th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Grandshaykh Sharafuddinق and his successor, Grandshaykh Abdullah ad-Daghestaniق (the 38th and 39th Grandshaykhs in the Naqshbandi Golden Chain) narrated the following story: … Read more
The 1st of Muharram marks the blessed birth 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, except as a lesson for his Servants to learn from.” “The Naqshbandi Sufi Order is based on four characteristics of behavior:• … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Here is a transcription of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 21st July 2023: MashaAllah, Alhamdulillah, we are now in the New Muslim Year and New Muslim Month of Muharram. Muharram is very … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 19th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Maulana Shaykh Darwish Muhammadق. Heق was the 22nd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Maulana Shaykh Darwish Muhammadق is the Ghawth, the Arch-Intercessor among the renowned saints, and a blessing upon the scholars of Islam. He is the dawn and light of both East … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Maulana Shaykh Muhammad Effendi Al-Yaraghiق. Heق was the 34th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Maulana Shaykh Muhammad Effendi Al-Yaraghiق was a pious Imam, honored and respected by all. He unveiled the treasures of knowledge and revealed the refined code of conduct that governs … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 16th of Muharram marks the blessed birth of Shaykh Jamaluddin Al-Ghumuqiق. Heق was the 35th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Shaykh Jamaluddin Al-Ghumuqiق was a Master of Masters, a Light of Lights, and a Knower among Knowers. A true guide of the Naqshbandi Order, he inherited his spiritual power … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 14th of Muharram marks the blessed birth of Maulana Shaykh Baha’uddin Shah Naqshbandق. Heق was the 17th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Maulana Shaykh Baha’uddin Shah Naqshbandق is an Ocean of Knowledge without shore. Its waves are woven with pearls of Heavenly Wisdom. He cleansed humanity through his innocence … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 10th of Muharram marks the blessed birth of Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindiق. Heق was the 25th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindiق was the Pearl of the Crown of the Knowledgeable Saints. He was the Treasure of those who came before and those who came after. … Read more
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 Islam, unwavering devotion to the Prophet ﷺ, and contributions to Islamic scholarship left a lasting … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) of Sayyida A’isha (RA), the daughter of Sayyidina Abu Bakr (RA) and Sayyida Umm Rūmān, and the beloved wife of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Sayyida A’isha (RA) was born into the Quraysh tribe of Mecca. Her father, Abu Bakr (RA), was a dear … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) 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, except as a lesson for his Servants to learn from.” “The Naqshbandi Sufi Order is based on … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tonight marks the halfway point of Ramadhan, and the passing of The Rare Lady of Purity, Sayyida Nafisa at-Tahira (RA). She was born in Makkah on the same night as the Prophet ﷺ, in the year 145 H. She was the daughter of al-Hasan al-Anwar, the son of Zaid al-Ablaj, son … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 14th of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) 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 remains one of the greatest Ṣūfī masters, with Imam Junaid al-Baghdādī declaring: “Abū Yazīdق holds the same … Read more
[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 145 H. Her father had been appointed governor of Madinat al-Munawwara in the year 150 … Read more
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 of Sayyida Khadijah al-Kubra (RA), the beloved wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the very … Read more
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 protection on the Day of Judgement. The Prophet ﷺ once confided in her, saying, “I … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Ramaḍhān marks the passing (haul/uroos) 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 (Raḍiy Allāhu ʿAnhʾum). She is the wife of Sayyidunā ʾImām ʿAlī ibn ʾAbī Ṭālib (Raḍiy Allāhu ʿAnh). She … Read more
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 lineage connects him directly to both Sayyidina Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) and Sayyidina Abu … Read more
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 was present, or that I hear, before I go from this life. O my Lord! … Read more
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 al-Azam Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق to Shaykh Baha’uddin Shahق [Taken from The Spiritual Guides of … Read more
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