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Blood Moons in Islam
As you might be aware about this http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/JOVtsY7mRc4/maxresdefault.jpg the blood moons that fall on jewish holidays and some say that they signify the end of times, something only Allah (swt) knows about, are there any significance to blood moons in Islam? Continue reading
Posted in Belief & Doctrine
Tagged astaghfirullah, blood moons, Eclipse Prayer, end of times, jewish holidays, mars, modern science, red moon, Salat al-Kusuf, seek forgiveness, Signs of the Last Days, superstition, witchcraft
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Invoking besides Allah others?
It is allowed as per Shaykh Nuh Ha Meem Keller to invoke Prophet s.a.w and awliya q.s for help? As per the correct intention we invoke through the high stations attached to their name before Allah s.w.t and not through their physical bodies. Continue reading
Posted in Belief & Doctrine, Sufism (Tasawwuf)
Tagged al-`Uzza, Ark of the Covenant, Christian world, Christians, Hindus, idol-worship, idolatry, intermediary, invoking Madad, means of approach, na`al sharif, na`layn Pak, nasut, Ottoman Sultans, physical bodies, sacred relics, sainthood, tawassul, Yoga
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Who amongst Adam (عليه سلام) and Eve (رضي الله عنها) had eaten the fruit first?
Is it established on a sound basis that Hadrat Hawwa (Allah be well pleased with her) had consumed the fruit and then insisted Hadrat Adam (upon whom be peace) to eat it whilst their stay in Paradise? Continue reading
Posted in Qur'an & Tafsir
Tagged Adam and Eve, ate, fruit, Sayyidah Hawwa, Sayyidina Adam (as), tree of immortality
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The Ghayat al Hakim (Picatrix)
As far as I know, the Naqshbandis guard in high esteem the Shams al Ma3arif of Ahmad al Buni. Is the other great Medieval grimoire which is Ghayat al Hakim (Picatrix) of al Majriti or pseudo-alMajriti also reguarded as valuable, according to the Naqshbandis? Continue reading
Posted in Sufism (Tasawwuf)
Tagged ilm al-huruf, Naqshbandis, Qur'anic alchemy, science of letters, Shamsuddin al-Buni, talisman
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Was Algerian Emir Abdul Kadir Naqshbandi?
I am researching a curriculum about the Algerian mujahid Abdul Kadir and found mention of him on your site. Was he Naqshbandi? Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged naqshbandi, Qadiri, Sayyidina Muhyidin ibn `Arabi
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Role of Saints
I am an Eastern Orthodox Christian, and asking the Saints for prayers is a major part of the faith. Continue reading
Posted in Sufism (Tasawwuf)
Tagged gnostic, intercesion, intercessory prayer, Prayers, saint
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The Shaykhs of the Two Wings
Reading the great book about the History of the Saints of the Golden Chain, written by Shaykh Hisham. I’ve read about the “Shaykhs of the Two Wings.” Are they just 9 in number, in every “age”, in every historical period? Do they consider all humankind as their followers? Continue reading
Posted in Sufism (Tasawwuf)
Tagged 360 points, 9, destiny, enneagram, forty sciences, Golden Chain, highest levels, mifsal, nine, nine points, numerals, numerology, pure awesome, Shaykh Hisham, Shaykhs of the two wings, spiritual, spirituality, two wings
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Why did Christianity spread in Europe?
I’ve been reading a lot of Dark Ages history the reason I don’t understand why Christianity displaced paganism is that its practice… Continue reading
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