DAILY RECITATION FROM :

"DALAA-ILUTL-KHAY-RAT" of Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Sulayman al-Jazuli r.a. May Allah Reward & Bless his soul.
يَـٰٓأَيُّہَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ صَلُّواْ عَلَيۡهِ وَسَلِّمُواْ تَسۡلِيمًا
"... O ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation." (QUR'AN:AL-AHZAB:33:56)

"O Allah, I believed in Muhammad but did not see him; do not deprive me in the Gardens of his vision. Bestow his company upon me and cause me to die in his religion. Let me drink from his pool a quenching, pleasant, delightful drink after which we shall never thirst again. You are powerful over everything. O Allah, convey to the soul of Muhammad my greetings and peace. O Allah, as I believed in Muhammad but did not see him, do not deprive me in the Gardens of his vision."

O Allah! I make the intention to invoke blessings on the Prophet, may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him, in compliance with Your Order and as an attestation of the Prophet sent by You, our master Muhammad, may Your blessings and peace be upon him; in his love and in my yearning for him and with the respect due to him as he merits it. Accept it from me by Your Grace and Kindness and remove the veil of negligence from my heart and make me among one of Your righteous servants.

A-MEEN! YA ROB-BAL 'AA-LA-MEEN !
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

[video]: "Prince Amongst Slaves" - Life of Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori.


Twice in his life, Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori saw the hand of God changing the course of his life so dramatically that his story would resound through the coming centuries.


First, this eighteenth-century Muslim prince, son of a powerful West African king and a general in his father’s army, was captured and sold to English slavers. Then, after more than two decades of living as an American slave, a chance meeting in a marketplace paved the start of his long journey back to freedom and to Africa.


Abdul Rahman’s remarkable story will soon air on public television for the first time – and, as its producers hope, may also foster awareness of a positive Muslim figure outside of current political conflicts. Beyond his religion, this story also illuminates the tremendous capacity of a human being to endure, hope, struggle and prevail.


The new documentary, “Prince Among Slaves,” “tells a small sliver of the African story, but one that is very important for Americans to know,” said co-executive producer Alex Kronemer with Unity Productions Foundation. “Knowing him enriches our understanding of the human spirit and offers an important lesson about what matters in life.”


Born in 1762 to the king of the Fula nation in Timbo, a city in Futa Jallon in western Africa, Abdul Rahman grew to manhood in a thriving Muslim culture, with the best in education and royal and military training. He had just earned the rank of colonel at the age of 26 when he was taken prisoner in a regional conflict, in 1788, and sold into the trans-Atlantic slave trade.


The prince then survived the unspeakably horrific Middle Passage journey, thousands of miles over sea in chains with other slaves, and ultimately fell into the hands of a young Mississippi farmer named Thomas Foster. Abdul Rahman escaped his new master as soon as he could, but returned to accept his fate after several weeks, and remained ever after loyal to his master even as he struggled for freedom.


In 1794, Abdul Rahman married an American-born slave, Isabella, with whom he would father nine children. Over the years, he also became known in Foster’s town of Natchez as an African prince. During this time, it was his abiding faith and his love for his family that helped him survive the ordeal of slavery, said co-executive producer Michael Wolfe.


“[Abdul Rahman] endured unimaginable indignities and faced immeasurable odds, yet managed to survive his long fall from royalty with character and integrity intact,” Wolfe said.


His life’s path took a serendipitous turn one day in 1807, when a passerby noticed him in a marketplace and recognized him as the son of the African chief who had saved his life over twenty years earlier. Dr. John Cox, an Irish ship’s surgeon, had been stranded sick in Africa and nursed back to health by Abdul Rahman’s family.


Cox tried for years to secure Abdul Rahman’s freedom, but Foster would not sell his loyal, hardworking slave for any price. Still, over the next several years, growing anti-slavery sentiment across the country made it possible for Abdul Rahman’s supporters to bolster his efforts. Cox partnered with a local Natchez journalist to draw national attention to his story, which eventually led to the involvement of President John Quincy Adams and his Secretary of State Henry Clay.


In 1828, Foster finally agreed to free only Abdul Rahman, with the stipulation that he return to Africa immediately and alone. But white supporters helped purchase Isabella’s freedom, and then Abdul Rahman set off on a tour across the northern United States, giving speeches and collecting donations to help free his nine children and numerous grandchildren.


Forty-six years after he was first stolen from his homeland, Abdul Rahman finally set foot back in Africa, though tragically he fell sick and died within months without having reached his former kingdom, or having been able to free his children.


“It’s not a story of hope, in the sense that it says that things will always work out in the end,” said Kronemer. “Rather, its message is that whatever else that can be taken from you, no one can rob you of your dignity.”


Abdul Rahman was one of the most famous African men in America by the time he died, yet his story would not be told in full for nearly 150 years. In 1977, historian Terry Alford published Prince Among Slaves, the book on which UPF’s new documentary is based. Alford is one of several experts helping to illustrate Abdul Rahman’s story through the film; others include Islamic scholars Hamza Yusuf Hanson and Zaid Shakir, as well as Artemus Gaye, a living descendant of the prince. The film is narrated by actor and hip-hop artist Mos Def.


Executive producers Kronemer and Wolfe, known for their 2002 documentary, Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet (s) hope their newest project inspires viewers with the story of a man who never lost his self-respect and innate nobility despite the severities he endured.


“People in far less dire circumstances than slavery often lose the dignity that he maintained,” Kronemer added. “Remember this man, and remember your dignity: that is the message I would like people to come away with.”


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Friday, December 24, 2010

"Wirdul-Latif" of al-Imam 'Abdullah bin 'Alawi al-Haddad q.s.


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Monday, October 25, 2010

Habib ‘Abdullah bin Abu Bakr al-Aydarus’s book “The Red Sulfur and the Greatest Elixir,” (al-Kibrit al-Ahmar wa ‘l-Iksir al-Akbar).

Sayyidi al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him) 'tazkiya' lessons:



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Monday, October 11, 2010

FROM TARIM TO GRANADA -"There is no conqueror except God"

Documentary of al- Habib 'Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah bless and preserve him), visits Andalus (2010)

وَكَذَٲلِكَ جَعَلۡنَـٰكُمۡ أُمَّةً۬ وَسَطً۬ا لِّتَڪُونُواْ شُہَدَآءَ
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عَلَى ٱلنَّاسِ وَيَكُونَ ٱلرَّسُولُ عَلَيۡكُمۡ شَهِيدً۬ا‌ۗ


“And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle way (ummatan wasotan) [i.e. justly balanced], so that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth before all mankind (shuhadaa-a ‘alan-naas) , and the Messenger as a witness over you.“

(Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143)



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FROM TARIM TO GRANADA-There is no conqueror except God from Radical Middle Way on Vimeo.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

"Understanding Tariqah Ba'Alawi" - By Habib Dr. Mohd Hisham AlJufri

هُوَ ٱلَّذِى بَعَثَ فِى ٱلۡأُمِّيِّـۧنَ رَسُولاً۬ مِّنۡہُمۡ يَتۡلُواْ عَلَيۡہِمۡ ءَايَـٰتِهِۦ
وَيُزَكِّيہِمۡ وَيُعَلِّمُهُمُ ٱلۡكِتَـٰبَ وَٱلۡحِكۡمَةَ وَإِن كَانُواْ مِن قَبۡلُ لَفِى ضَلَـٰلٍ۬ مُّبِينٍ۬


It is He Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a messenger from among themselves, to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they had been, before, in manifest error―"

(Qur'an: al-Jumu'ah: 62:2)



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Saturday, April 10, 2010

"A Comprehensive Advice of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w."

"O Allah, bless our master Muhammad and the family of our master Muhammad as You blessed our master Ibrahim and give blessing to our master Muhammad and the family of our master Muhammad as You gave blessings to our master Ibrahim in the worlds, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious."

"O Allah, make us among those who follow his Shari'a, described with love of him, guided by his guidance and life, let us die following his sunna, do not forbid us the favour of his intercession, and gather us among his glorious, radiant followers, his party of forerunners, and the companions of the right, O Most Merciful of the Merciful."

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Thursday, March 11, 2010

"Dua For the Ummah"

As-salaamu 'alaykum waraHmatullaah,
The essence of this Du’a is from a compilation by a prominent leader of the Ahlil-Bayt –an-Nabi, al-Imam Muhammad ibn Hassan (may the Salutations of Allah and Peace be upon Prophet Muhammad and Aali-Muhammad, as well as to all who follow them with loyalty and love till the Hereafter)

This Du’a should be reflected upon, so that we can learn what specific attainment and aspiration should be the concern of each category of people of this Ummat. That they should strive in accordance with their specific position / situation in life and in the society. These attainment will ultimately be the social characteristics of Success for the Ummah.

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

A Du'a of Imam 'Ali al-Husayn Zein al-'Abideen a.s. - “Asking Allah for Well-Being and Thanking Him for it with Gratefulness”

Imam ‘Ali ibn Husayn ibn ‘Ali ibn Abi Tolib ma’a (with) Fatimah Az-Zahra' binte Rosuulillah (s.a.a.w.)

Great- grandson of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. an examplary Salafus-Soliheen from whom much can be obtained of the teaching and practices of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. who reminded us of his other weighty legacy - his "Itrah" apart from the Book of Allah.

Also known as Imam Zein-ul- ‘Abideen – “Leader- the ornament of the Slaves (worshippers)of Allah” and As-Sajjad – “the One who Prostrates much to Allah.”



Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Shaykh Saleh al-Ja'fari : Ya Safwat ar-Rabbi, Undhur ilaa Qalbi


يَـٰٓأَيُّہَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ صَلُّواْ عَلَيۡهِ وَسَلِّمُواْ تَسۡلِيمًا


... O ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation."

(QUR'AN:AL-AHZAB:33:56)





عليك صلى الله * يا ابن عبد الله

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عليك صلى الله * يا خير خلق الله



‘ALAY-KA SOL-LALLAAH, YA-IBNA-‘ABDILLAAH
‘ALAY-KA SOL-LALLAAH, YA KHOY-RA KHAL-QILLAAH



Allahs salawat upon you, oh son of Abdullah
Allahs salawat upon you, oh best of Allahs creations



يا صفوة الرب * انظر إلى قلبي

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يراك بالقرب * يا ابن عبد الله



YAA- SOF-WATAR-ROB-BII, UN-ZUR-ILAA – QOL-BII
YA-RAA-KA BIL-QUR-BII, YA-IBNA-‘ABDILLAAH



Oh Allah's chosen one, look into my heart
So that it sees that you are near to me, oh son of Abdullah



يا صاحب المعراج * شرفت للأبراج

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يا بغية الحجاج * يا ابن عبد الله



YAA-SwO-HIBAL-MI’-RAAJ, SHAR-RAA-TA- LIL-AB-RAA-J
YAA –BUGH-YA-TAL HUJ-JAAJ, YAA IBNA- ‘ABDILLAAH


Oh you who ascended into the sky: you honored the constellations
Oh goal of those who go on the Hajj, oh son of Abdullah.



يا ساكن الخضرا * والروضة الزهراء

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أنوارها تترا * يا ابن عبد الله



YAA- SA-KINAL-KHOD-RAA, WAR-RAU-DwA - TIZ-ZAH-RA’
AN-WAA-RU-HAA TAT-RAA, YAA-IBNA- ‘ABDILLAAH



Oh inhabitant of the green dome, and of the radiant Rawda
Whose lights are most apparent, oh son of Abdullah.



يا دائم الأنوار * يا صاحب الأعطار

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تفوح للزوار * يا ابن عبد الله



YAA – DAA-IMAL- AN-WAAR, YAA SwAA-HI-BAL A’-TwAAR
TA-FU-HU- LIZ-ZU-WAAR, YAA- IBNA-‘ABDILLAAH



Oh you, of everlasting light, oh you of beautiful scents
That diffuse to those who visit you, oh son of Abdullah.



يا روضة تحلو * زوارها تعلو

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جاءوا بها صلوا * يا ابن عبد الله



YAA- RAU-DwA-TAN- TAH-LUU, ZU-WA-RU-HAA TA’-LUU
JAA-UU--BI-HAA SwOL-LUU, YAA-IBNA-‘ABDILLAAH


Oh Rawda most sweet, whose visitors are elevated
They came to it and prayed, oh son of Abdullah.



أنوارها تنفع * أقمارها تلمع

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فيها النبي يسمع * يا ابن عبد الله



AN-WAA-RU-HAA TAN-FAA’, AQ-MAA-RU-HAA TAL-MA’
FEE-HAN- NABI-YAS-MA’, YAA- IBNA-‘ABDILLAAH



Its light are most beneficial, its moons are shining,
from it the Prophet can hear us, oh son of Abdullah.



يا روضة الهادي * من نورك البادي

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قد صرت في الوادي * أمدح رسول الله



YAA-RAU-DwA-TAL-HAA-DEE, MIN-NUU-RI-KIL-BAA-DEE
QOD-SwIR--TU- FIL-WAA-DEE, AM-DAH-RO-SUU-LAL-LAAH


Oh Rawda of the guide, it is because of your visible light
That I am now in the valley, praising Rasool Allah



لما رأيناها * والقلب وافاها

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أفرح لرؤياها * فيها رسول الله



LAM-MAA- RO-‘AY-NAA-HAA, WAL-QOL-BU WAA-FAA-HAA
AF-RAH-LA-RU’-YAA-HA, FEE-HA- RO-SUU-LULLAAH



When we saw it, and the heart finally reached it
I am ecstatic to see it, in it is Rasool Allah



يا ظبية الوادي * نادت على الهادي

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في الجوع أولادي * إضمن رسول الله



YAA- ZwAAB-YA-TAL WAA-DEE, NAA-DAT ‘ALAAL-HAA-DEE
FIL-JUU-‘I – AU-LAA -DEE, IDw-MAN RO-SUU-LALLAH



Oh gazelle of the valley, that called out to the guide:
Hungry are my children, be my guarantor, Rasool Allah!



سارت لهم تجري * والدمع كالقطر

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قالت على الفور * حبّي رسول الله



SAA-RAT LA-HUM TAJ-REE, WAD-DAM- ‘U KAL- QATw -REE
QAA-LAT - ‘ALAL- FAW-REE, HIB-BEE – RO-SUU-LULLAH


She ran to them, her tears pouring down
She said to them right away: My beloved Rasool Allah-



قد حل أغلالي * من غير ما مال

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ضامن لإقبالي * والأمر أمر الله



QOD-HAL-LA – ARGH-LAA-LEE, MIN GHOY-RI MAA-MAA-LEE
DwAA-MIN-LI-IQ-BAA-LEE, WAL- AMRU- AMRULLAAH


Has removed from me my shackles, without any money
He guaranteed my return, and the affair is all Allahs



هيا ارضعوا الالبان * قلبي مع العدنان

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قلبي به ولهان * حبي رسول الله



HAY-YAR-DwA -‘UL- AL-BAA-N, QOL-BEE MA-‘AAL- ‘AD-NAA-N
QOL-BEE- BI-HI WAL-HAA-N, HIB-BEE RO-SUU-LULLAAH



Quickly! Drink my milk, for my heart is with the Prophet
My heart is madly in love with him, my beloved, Rasool Allah



ارحم محبينك * حببهم دينك

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نزلوا ميادينك * فارحمهم لله



IR-HAM MU-HIB-BEE-NAK, HA-BIB-HU-MU- DEE-NAK
NAZALUU - MAYAA DEE-NAK, FA-AR-HAM-HU-MU-LIL-LAAH


Have mercy on those who love you, make them love your religion
They came to your locations, so have mercy on them for the sake of Allah



من نورك الكل * والجزء والجل

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والخير والفضل * هذا بفضل الله



MIN-NUU-RI-KAL-KUL-LU, WAL-JUZ- U- WAL-JUL-LU
WAL-KHAY-RU WAL-FADw-LU, HAA-DzAA- BI-FADw-LIL-LAAH


From your light is all: every part and all!
And all goodness and virtue, and that is by the grace of Allah



عليك صلى الله * يا خير خلق الله

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والآل حزب الله * حبي رسول الله



‘ALAY-KA SwOL-LALLAAH, YAA-KHAY-RA- KHOL-QIL-LAAH
WAL- AA- LI - HIZ-BIL-LAAH, HIB-BEE- RO-SUU-LALLAH



Upon you the salawat of Allah, oh best of Allahs creations
And your family, the party of Allah, my beloved Rasool Allah



ما الجعفري حرر * مدح النبي كرر

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والوجه قد نور * بالنور نور الله



MAAL- JA’-FA—RII –HAR-RAA, MAD-HAN-NA-BII-KAR-RA
WAL-WAJ-HU-QOD- NAU-RA, BIN -NUU-RI- NUU-RIL-LAAH


As along as al-Jafari writes, and repeats the praise of the Prophet
And the face is illuminated, by the light, the light of Allah!