Tag Archives: truthfulness

Shuyukh Testing People

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

When the shuyukh say things about people, how do we know if the shuyukh are just testing them and us or if they really mean what they say… Continue reading →

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Prayer Request: Dua for increase rizq to give charity

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

I love very much to give charity and sadaqa and give it often to family and others… Continue reading →

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Can a Muslim be an American Soldier

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

I converted to Islam while on deployment to Iraq, and still am in the US Army… Continue reading →

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Understanding Suluk

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

1. jamaa actually there are still some who smoke even though doing furtively, and I also give a copy of the shuhba… Continue reading →

Posted in Sufism (Tasawwuf) | Tagged `ulema, addiction, advice, awliya, awrad, cigarettes, fajr, fire, ikhlas, love to Shaykhs, majlis, mouth, mureed, murid, practice, qibla, quit smoking, sidq, sincerity, smoke, smoker, smoking, suluk, support, truthfulness, wazifa, wudu | Comments Off

Praying for the Deceased

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

I have a simple question surrounding praying for those who have passed away. When praying for our dearly departed, do they benefit more if we pray at their graves.. Continue reading →

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