Category Archives: Saints & Significant Dates
3rd Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Imamul Tariqah Muhammad Baha’uddin Shah Naqshband, 17th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
3rd Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Shaykh Abu Muhammad al-Madani, 37th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
6th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Mawlid of Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi
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 … Continue reading
9th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Khwāja Muhammad Ma’sum, 26th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
12th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Khwāja Abū Yaʿqūb Yūsuf al-Hamadani, 9th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
12th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Khwāja Abdul Khaliq al-Ghijduwani, 11th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
12th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Khwāja UbayduLlah al-Aḥrar, 20th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
12th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Khwāja Muhammad Zahid, 21st Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
12th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Mawlid of Mawlana Shaykh Abdullah al-Fa’iz ad-Daghestani, 39th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
14th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Mawlid of Habib Noh bin Muhammad al-Habshiق
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 … Continue reading
17th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Khwāja Mahmood Anjir al-Faghnawi, 13th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
17th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Shaykh Abu Ahmad as-Sughuri, 36th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
17th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Sultan al-Ariffin Syeikh Ismail of Pulau Besar
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 … Continue reading
18th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Shaykh Adnan Kabbani
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, … Continue reading
17th Safar: Urs of Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindi, 25th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
12th Safar: Urs of Shaykh Abdullah Dahlawi, 30th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
5th Safar: Urs of Shaykh Ya’Qub al-Charkhi, 19th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
(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 … Continue reading
#SgSohbah: Our Way is Companionship (Commemorating Shah Naqshband’s Birthday)
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 … Continue reading
Martyrdom Is the Highest Rank in Islām
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 … Continue reading
#SgSohbah: Muharram is Very Special to Us
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 … Continue reading
Guide to Ashura
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 … Continue reading
19th Muharram: Urs of Maulana Shaykh Darwish Muhammad, 22nd Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
17th Muharram: Urs of Maulana Shaykh Muhammad Effendi Al-Yaraghi, 34th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
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. … Continue reading
16th Muharram: Birth of Shaykh Jamaluddin Al-Ghumuqi, 35th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
The Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
14th Muharram: Birth of Maulana Shaykh Baha’uddin Shah Naqshband, 17th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
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. … Continue reading
10th Muharram: Urs of Shaykh Abul Hasan al-Kharqani, 7th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
10th Muharram: Birth of Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindi, 25th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
9th Muharram: Urs of Maulana Shaykh (Mazhar) Shamsuddin Habib Allah, 29th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
9th Muharram: Urs of Shaykh Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr, 4th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
1st Muharram: Birth of Mawlana Shaykh Khas Muhammad Sirwani, 33rd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
30th March: Urs of Sultanul Quloob, Shaykh Raja Ashman Shah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 30th of March marks the haul/uroos of our beloved Shaykh Raja Ashman Shahق,who returned to his Lord on this date in 2012. Fondly remembered as, ‘Sultanul Quloob’ (King of Hearts), he dedicated his life to … Continue reading
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 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 … 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
17th Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyida A’isha
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 … 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 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 … Continue reading
15th Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyida Nafisa at-Tahira, The Rare Lady of Purity
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 … 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 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). … Continue reading