The people of Greater Syria have a beautiful quality, namely that they love the men and women of sacred knowledge. With this merit also comes a shortcoming in that many of them do not become aware of their scholars until after they have passed. Before our tears had yet to dry for our dear brother and teacher, al-Ḥāfiẓ…
Were his miracles to be as mighty as his rank, (35) just the sound of his name will bring dead bones to life (36) (Chapter 3, Qasida Burda, Imam Busairi) ﷺ
“Truthfulness is to speak the truth when you think the only way out is to lie.” — Imam al-Junaid
UPDATE: The following was printed on the BBC and newspapers across the world: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-22086230 “A video currently circulating on the internet, purporting to show the explosion on 21 March that killed Sheikh Muhammad al-Bouti in a Damascus mosque, raises many questions about the death” Though unconfirmed, this is likely evidence to suggest the government were…
When I saw his light shining forth, In fear I covered my eyes with my palms, Afraid for my sight because of the beauty of his form. So I was scarcely able to look at him at all. The lights from his light are drowned in his light and his faces shines out like the…
(Taken from Cambridge Islamic Science Seminars (CISS) found here) This statement may come as a surprise for many but the situation in Makkah at the time of the Prophet (SAW) was far worse than any confrontation the EDL may have had with the Prophet (SAW) and the his companions in Makkah. The Prophet (SAW) had to…
When I was in Egypt, I was told that you are not counted Hafiz until you can both recite and write out the whole Qur’an (which is more challenging than you would think as not every word pronounced the same is written the same). Never thought of doing this before though… I think I may give…
Different states have different outcomes. This accounts for the variety of types of action (9) Withdraw the heart into the arena of reflection – nothing helps the heart more than that! (12) [Al-Hikam of Ibn Ata’ Illah As-Sakandari]
The savor of life is not But the company of the mystics. They are the masters, The sultans, and the princes. — Abu Madyan
Twas said to us ‘be like a bee, Who lightly treads and goes with ease, Who purely gives and so receives.’ In peace he comes, and gently leaves In one of his lessons Sayyidi al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him)[1] called us to reflect upon the following beautiful hadith, narrated by Imam Ahmad on…
On the Path of Knowledge 