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From heart to heart, there is a connection: 5th & 13th December

Minal qalbi ilal qalbi sabila – from heart to heart, there is a connection. The Light from the hearts of Saints, moves into the hearts of their lovers, drawing them towards themselves. Though very far physically from our Shaykh, our hearts are always connected and drawn to him. A beautiful story by Maulana Shaykh Adnan Kabbani, illustrates this beautiful relationship between Shaykh and mureed. A lovely Suhbah, reassuring and uplifting for those who seek nearness. Continue reading

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Visit the graves of Saints, there is benefit in it

The Prophet (saw) had said, “Remember death, and remember those who have died.” That will remind you of death and life after death. In another Hadeeth, when the Prophet (saw) was asked by the Companions on how one may recognize a Wali (Saint) of Allah, Rasulullah (saw) replied, “When you look at a real Saint who is beloved in the Divine presence, the sign is that – your hair will stand on end and you will suddenly remember the Lord of the Heavens, and your heart will tremble in awe of Him.” That is the sign of Sainthood. Continue reading

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“Neither My Earth nor My Heavens can contain Me, but the heart of a Believing Servant, contains Me.”

The purpose of being a scholar is not to acquire respect from the people around you – many scholars enjoy strutting around dressed in their scholarly garb, with a Kitab under their armpits. That should not be their aim of their existence. Their sole aim should be to become a fountain of sincere advice to their communities, to teach their followers real knowledge – where they are now, where they have been invited to, and to show them the stairway to spiritual ascension – not to the bowels of dunya! Continue reading

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