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MAM MALIK, IMAM AHMED BIN HANBAL AND IMAM SHAFI.
The four Imam’s – Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik, Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal and Imam Shafi – are the figures who’s interpretation of the Hadith and Quran are followed by the majority of Sunni Muslims Worldwide. They are therefore of immense importance to the correct practice of [...]
The Khatmiya and Katmiya of Sidna Shaykh Tijani
The concept of “Sealness of Mohammedian Sainthood” (khatm al-wilaya al-Mohammediya) characterizes the unique standing of Shaykh Mawlana Abul Abbas Ahmed Tijani in Islamic sainthood. Sidna Shaykh announced himself the seal of the Sufi masters (Khatm al-Awliya) in the historical cycle inaugurated by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessing [...]
Sidi Ali ibn Harzihim (d. 544/1129)
Once Andalusian Malikism became states policy in Marrakech and Fez, as well as in Cordoba and Seville, Arab jurists acting under the authority of Almoravid governors set out to suppress dissenting opinions. As a part of this crackdown, all copies of al-Ghazali’s (d. 526/1111) I’hya’ ‘ulum ad-din were ordered confiscated [...]
Stages of acquiring Knowledge
Allah Ta`ala had ordered Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam to make this Du’aa:
وَقُلْ رَّبِّ زِدْنِىْ عِلْمًا
“Oh My Rabb! Increase me in knowledge.”
Despite being granted the great rank of Nubuwwat and appointed as leader of all the Ambiyaa, yet Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam was ordered to make Du’aa for an increase in knowledge. Knowledge [...]
His Noble Genealogy (R.A.A)
He is the Sheikh of the Tariqa, the Concealed Magnate (El-Qutb El-Maktoom), and the Known Mohammedan Seal, the noble & virtuous, Abul-Abbas, Sidi Ahmed the son of the famous saint & renowned scholar, imam Abu-Abdullah, Sidi Mohammed – who was called Ibn-Omer for his strict observance of religious duties – ibn El-Mukhtar [...]
Shaikh Abdul Aziz ad Dabbagh is one of he first of the great Shuyukh to introduce the Tariqa Muhammadiyya concept. I am posting this about this great gawth to introduce the concept and why the real name of the Tariqa Tijaniyya is Tariqa Ahmadiyya Muhammadiyya Ibrahimiyya Hanifiyya at Tijaniyya. Perhaps, no Sufi treaty [...]
Someone asked:Q: What is our duty towards Rabbia-Al-Awwal?
A: Allah chose the birth of Sayidna Muhammad (salallahu alayhi wa salem) to be in this month and this is enough for the believer to know that it is upon him to renew his iman and his relationship with Sayidna Muhammad (salallahu alayhi wa salem).He should express his [...]
The long-standing Arab contact with the coastal areas of India has left its permanent mark in the form of several communities. These communities came into existence through the marriage of local women to Arab sailors and traders. The native rulers extended all facilities and protection to them because their presence was needed for the economic [...]
A SHORT HISTORY OF
The Late Grand-Shaykh of Makkah, His Eminence
Al-SAYYID MUHAMMAD BIN ALAWI BIN ABBAS AL-MALIKI AL-HASANI
(Rahmat Ullahi Alayh)
by his student Fakhruddin Owaisi al-Madani
Introduction:
Al-Sayyid Muhammad bin Alawi al-Maliki was one of the foremost traditional Islamic scholars of contemporary times and without doubt, the most highly respected and loved scholar of the holy city of Makkah.
He [...]
(A translation of the Fatwah of Shaykh Abdurahmaan Balfaqih by Shaykh Ahmad Hendricks , with brief comments of clarification in brackets)
The Sayyid, the learned gnostic, Abdurrahman ibn ‘Abdullah ibn Ahmad Balfaqih, may Allah, the Most High, be pleased with him, has given a clear and erudite reply about the nature of the ‘Alawi Path, when [...]
