The Life of Sheykh Ahmed Yesevi (QS) II

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The books of legends {manaqib} agree in stating that Sheykh Ahmad Yasawi (QS) went to Bukhara for a while on the advice of Arslan Baba Hazretleri (RA) and attached himself to Sheykh Yusuf Hamadani (QS), that city’s most renowned spiritual guide, and that after his passing from this world, he spent some time in Bukhara [...]

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The Childhood of Sheykh Ahmet Yesevi (QS)

In the city of Sairam in Turkistan {Sairam is just east of Shymkent in modern Kazakhstan], there was a Sheykh named Sheykh Ibrahim Rehmat’Allah Alaih, a descendant of Hazrat Ali Karam’Allahu Wajh. When he passed from this earthly life, he left a grown daughter named Gawhar Shahnaz and a seven year-old boy named Ahmad. From [...]

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The Description of the Kiswa of the Kaaba

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Selam Aleykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatahu
Here is a description of the kiswa/ghilaf or covering of the Kaaba during the time of Ibn Jubayr on his pilgrimage in 1184 A.D.
At the end of each hajj – the old fabric covering of the Ka’ba (kiswa) was removed and replaced with a new one. In the early years [...]

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Pictures from Cyprus

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Selam Aleykum Wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatahu
Here are a few pictures from Cyprus. Our Seyh Effendi has returned!

The tomb of Cambolat Pasha (qas) inside the walls that surround Gazi Magosa (old Famagusta)

Seyh Effendi introducing Haci Abdul-Hameed to our Seyh Mevlana

Seyh Mevlana and Seyh Abdul-Kerim Effndi sharing a laugh
- Thanks to Yursil for the Photos! [...]

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The Character of Sultan Abdul-Mejid Khan

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Selam Aleykum Wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatahu,
A few paragraphs on the character of Sultan Abdul-Mejid Khan, the Ottoman Sultan, by the Rev. Henry Christmas M.A. in 1853:
‘One or two anecdotes will put his character in its true light. During the year of famine in Ireland, the Sultan [...]

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Prayer Vigil 2007

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Selam Aleykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatahu,
Hope this latest post finds you all well by Allah’s Grace. Ameen. Lately, I’ve been more off than on when it’s come to blogging. Insh’Allah Rahman, I hope to remedy this from now on. To any and all who read, thank you for being patient. May Allah bless [...]

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RAMAZAN MUBARAK!

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Selam Aleykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatahu,
Peace and Blessings upon the Holy Prophet(ASWS) and his family and his companions and all the Naksibendi GrandSheykhs and their children and family and Salaam to our Sultan ul Awliyah and his deputy, my Sultan and Sheykh, Sheykh Abdul Kerim al Kibrisi- Salaam and Peace and Blessings on them, [...]

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The Echo Tomb

The Echo Tomb

 
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I came across this recently, and Insh’Allah it will be beneficial to you and to me- It is about the Echo Tomb in China, housing the sahabi or companion of the Prophet(ASWS) – Sa’ad bin Abi Waqqas (radiy’Allahu Ta’Alaa anha – Peace and Blessings be upon him), one [...]

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Sheykh Abdul Kerim: Virginia Sohbet – Rabi Thani 5, 1428

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Hope you are all well, Insh’Allah Rahman.
 
Here is the Video Sohbet from the 5th of Rabi Thani, in Virginia. Sheykh Effendi is talking about the will power one must have to control one’s ego, and to live one’s life according to the purpose of his/her creation.
 

 
 

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Peruvian Naksibendis

 
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Selam Aleykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatahu,
 
A new link has been added – The Osmanli-Naksibendi Hakkani Mureeds of Peru have started their own web page. Mash’Allah to them! May Allah continue to bless them, and their work and activities, as well as all of us, to continue to hold tightly to the rope of Allah, as [...]

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