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Recent content by Abu Fauzi

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    5 prayers.

    As-Salaam alaikum, It has been 4 years since Mr. Joseph... or should I say Mr. Yusuf started this discussion about the relative 'difficulty' some converts face in offering the 5 DAILY OBLIGATORY prayers (Sallah)... the second of the 5 pillars of Islam. I hope that relative difficulty has now...
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    Companions of Prophet Muhammad.

    Peace to one and all, In may places of the Holy Qur'an such as Chapter 9, verse 100 and Chapter 3 verse 110, Almighty God (Allah, the Exalted Lord of the Universe) indicated His Pleasure for the companions of Prophet Muhammad, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam. These companions of the Noble Prophet...
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    Don't really understand Sufism

    I wish to refer to ronki 23 post above and respond/contribute and say that Yes, Indeed Sufis do pray 5 times a day and are bonafide Muslims. Sufism or what others call Tasawwuf is non other than the INNER, SPIRITUAL dimension of Islam... in Sufism you meet/see/ issues that assist you to keep...
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    Explanatory Notes On The Holy Qur'an.

    As-Salaam alaikum, It affords relatively more lively understanding of the Holy Book when one comes to know the reason(s), context and/or occasions leading to or behind the revelations of the various verses of the Holy Qur'an. In this regards, it is my pleasure to invite your attention to the...
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    Share beautiful ahadith

    As-Salaam alaikum, May I have the pleasure of sharing with you the attached 21 Prophetic Ahadith.... all related from the Noble Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam. Find the time to examine/study them all; they cover various issues we come across in everyday life...
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    Merits and Excellence of the 'Basmala.

    As-Salaam alaykum, According to the Prophet Muhammad, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, Leader of Mankind anf Jinn, all that is contained in the revealed Books is summed up in the Surat Fatiha (The Opening one), while this is in its turn contained in the formula BISMILLAHI-R-RAHMANI-R-RAHIM (In the...
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    Do You Know Yourself?

    Peace to one and all, The saying attributed to the Leader of Mankind and Jinn, Sayyidina Muhammad, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam:-- "Whoever knows himself, knows his Lord.".. has been subjected to various interpretations and analysis over the years. This is understandable as the statement...
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    Allah sends His signs?

    As-Salaam alaikum, In all situations, rely on Allah, Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. Do not look towards the past nor towards the future, but be the son of the PRESENT...and deal with it in accordance with what Allah Commands or prohibits... as taught by His Messenger; Prophet Muhammad, Sallallahu alaihi...
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    Sufi Doctrine Explained.

    Peace to one and all, May I have the pleasure of sharing with you the attached book by Titus Burckhardt, titled 'INTRODUCTION TO SUFI DOCTRINE' for your perusal and study. It discusses the core issues in Islamic mysticism and esoteric and/or inward aspects of Islam as a comprehensive way of...
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    Striving Against The Ego.

    Peace to one and all, To succeed in life, we need to strive against our ego... we need to be selfless while serving God Almighty and humanity. For Muslims, we find this in in Ayat 78 of Surat Hajj (22:78) and Ayat 41 of Surat Tauba (9:41) of the Holy Qur'an... where we are asked to strive...
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    Secret Of Secrets.

    May I have the pleasure of inviting your attention to the attached piece of work by Sayyadi Abdulqadir al-Jilani, may Allah be Merciful to him, for your perusal and use. It is titled "SECRET OF SECRETS", and it highlights what we all need to be Righteous and be on the path of Righteousness in...
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    Oneness Of Being.

    It is my pleasure to share with you and/or invite your attention to the attached file by Seth Miller on "ONENESS OF BEING". It is on Sheikh Ibn Arabi's ideas and teachings on Existence, Non-Existence, Being, Unity and Essence of Tauheed. It would help in further understanding the concept of...
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    what is FANAA-FILLAAH?

    Assalam alaikum, To the 'Angry Bird', and others who may read this piece I say: Sorry I am not out here to debate but discuss and/or share knowledge. All you can/may do is refer what I said [above] about the 3 levels of Fana in Sufism with your Boss and listen to what he may say to you on same...
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    Humility Defined.

    Assalam alaikum, When someone asked a Sufi about humility, he answered, "Humility is when the heart stands before God-Praise be to Him-with total concentration." One of the signs of humility in the servant of God is that when he is prompted to anger, contradicted or angered, he accepts all that...
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    Some sufi stories..

    Assalam alaikum, Further to the above topic by one of our senior Members, may I invite your attention to the attached brief but concise story about a well-known Sufi Arif, Sayyid Abu Yazid al-Bistami. Find time to examine/see it and partake in the amazing Truth and Light contained therein...
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