Author Archives: Ustadh Mahmoud Shelton

About Ustadh Mahmoud Shelton

Mahmoud Shelton studied at the University of Edinburgh before taking a degree in Medieval Studies at Stanford University. Shelton is the author of Alchemy in Middle Earth: The Significance of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, The Balance of George Lucas' Star Wars, and numerous articles. He is also a contributor to The Royal Book of Spiritual Chivalry and The Sufi Science of Self-Realization. Contributions by Mahmoud Shelton * Chivalry of the Night and Day * Alchemy in Middle Earth * contributor, The Royal Book of Spiritual Chivalry

stonehenge

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Ustadh Mahmoud Shelton

i want to ask about stonehenge of UK
who built this and for what reason (for pray?) Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged celestial, Celtic rituals, megalith, monument, qiblah, stones, worship | Comments Off

Secrets of Wearing a Vest

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Ustadh Mahmoud Shelton

What is the history of the vest and why we are wearing vest. Any secret behind the vest?… Continue reading →

Posted in Sunnah | Tagged Bektashi Order, design, Haydar, Haydariye, history, Mevlevi Order, Sayyidina `Ali (r), secret, Sufi orders, Sunnah, vest | Comments Off

siva

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Ustadh Mahmoud Shelton

I want to ask who is siva and visnu are they angels?
thank you Continue reading →

Posted in Belief & Doctrine, History | Tagged Shiva, Vishnu | Comments Off

Rasputin from Russia – who was he?

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Ustadh Mahmoud Shelton

We learned about Rasputin in history and how he had special powers, healing the sick but he also allegedly did some terrible acts. The Russians tried to kill him without success and no-one really knows if and when he died as his body was never found. Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged death, kings, magic, Rasputin, special powers, sultan | Comments Off

Sufism and Peace

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Ustadh Mahmoud Shelton

Q: I began a few monthes ago making researches for a PHD about soufism as peace builder, maker and holder. This guided me to naqshbandiya wal hamdoulelah. What is the idea of peace in soufism? Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Allah's Beautiful Names and Attributes, dar as-salam, interreligious dialogue, peace process, rapprochment, sakinah, tranquility | Comments Off

Idris

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Ustadh Mahmoud Shelton

I Study the history of philosophy and religion and I have a question regarding the Islamic view of the figure identified as Idris in the Quran… Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Alchemy in Middle-earth, aqtab, Awtad, Bible, Christian, cosmology, Egypt, Emerald Tablet, fourth heaven, Hajjah Amina Adil, Hermes, Ilyas (as), Jewish, Lore of Light, Melchizedek, philosophy, Poles, Prophet Elijah (as), Prophet Enoch (as), pyramid, Pythagoras, qutb, Sabian, Sayyidina Idris (as), Stakes, Tent-stakes, Thoth | Comments Off

Robin Hood – a Muslim?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Ustadh Mahmoud Shelton

I was born in Nottingham, UK – famous for Robin Hood… Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged archery, Awtad, bow and arrow, British TV, chivalry, conversion, Crusades, England, friar, Friar Tuck, Green Man, Hollywood, Islam, legend, Maid Marian, Merry Men, political gain, Prince John, Prophet Elijah (as), Prophet Hud (as), rapier, Rijal al-Haybat wa 'l-Jalal, Robin Hood, Saint George, Sayyidina Khidr (as), Sayyidina Muhyidin ibn `Arabi, source-spring, sword, Tent-Pegs, warrior | Comments Off

Batin Martial Art

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Ustadh Mahmoud Shelton

Q: I would like to know if the Batin Martial Art is practice in Islam throughout the generation of any prophets? Someone said there is Saidina Ali Sword practice where u can use your hand as a sword. Is this true? Continue reading →

Posted in Sufism (Tasawwuf), Sunnah | Tagged archery, batin, caliphs, danger, desire for power, dhikr, duality, haram, istighfar, jinn, martial arts, martial sports, salawat, Sayyidina `Ali (r), silsilah, spiritual authority, swordplay, swordsmanship, tariqah, transmission, tyranny, unity, weaponry | Comments Off

Martial arts

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Ustadh Mahmoud Shelton

I want to know if traditional martial arts and their clothes come from Prophets? Continue reading →

Posted in History, Sunnah | Tagged archery, fencing, guild, Imams of Archery, lineage, lines of transmission, martial arts, Ottoman, Prophet Muhammad (s), Sa`d bin Abi Waqqas (r), silsilah, spiritual benefit, Sunnah, swordsmanship, wrestling | Comments Off

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