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The Rawdah. 1429.

Quest Article. April 2008 

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Bismiallah Ir Rahman Ir Rahim

 

Over this past year the theme here has been the overall topic of ‘spirituality’ and it’s many pockets and sub-categories that come along with it as how it relates us on different levels. Something took place about a month ago that seemed to

show the sign that Muslims here in San Diego have been hungering for something deeper for a long time. Now, I haven’t been the biggest supporter of Conferences throughout the years, but there was one that happened last month that for those who were there, felt as if something was truly taking place; The 5^th Annual Rawdah of 1429 A.H. What I appreciated most was the fact that the theme was on the legitimate science and practical application of Islamic Spirituality in the daily life of the Muslim; other wise known as the Islamic science of Tasawuuf. Yes,… that long and misunderstood word that starts with a ‘T’ that so many of today’s Islamic scholars are scared to say in public anymore. The set up of the three day program flowed smooth and vibe of the location was not burdensome at all. Those who attended ranged from those who have been practicing Tasawuuf in their daily lives taught by their teachers, to college students curious about the ways of Islamic Spirituality, and even to those who may not have agreed with the science at all but came to support their spouses with an open mind. And that’s what made the Rawdah special; getting all these different people together and putting what ever issues to the side to hear something fresh and new.

Many times when you think about trying to be ‘spiritual’ as a Muslim, how does one do that? Well if you are keeping the Fard, (religious obligations) that is just the first step. And for many, that’s enough. However many of us take the approach of taking on Islamic Spirituality in an osmosis like manner; like if we just think about it hard enough it will pass through our skin and into our Spirit. One of the themes that this conference pointed out is that it takes work and inner vigilance AND on top of that being trained at the hand of a teacher who would help you understand your emotional states once you begin seeking. However, I could go on and on and it would never be enough for the skeptic; in this case one needs the Daleel. O.K no problem. During the course of the Rawdah it was highlighted what the beginning rules and stipulations of the science of Tasawuuf are from Imam Nawawi’s Al-Maqasid which are 5. 1) Having Godfearingness publicly and privately. 2) Doing ones best to live according to the sunna in word or deed. 3) Indifference to whether others accept o reject you 4) Satisfaction with Allah (s.w.t) in scarcity and plenty 5) Turning to Allah in happiness or afflictions. And those 5 basic starting points have been validated in numerous Ayats of the Qur’an and valid hadiths relating to Ihsan; both inner and outer. Almost no one can learn to do something with out being taught first. In the same way that the science of preserving the hadith and the Quran came about as the history of Islam unfolded, the science of keeping the heart intact as well evolved. Not only to learn the hadith and the verses of the Qur’an, but to apply them and preserve them in the innermost area of your heart with love; is the science of Tasawuuf as related by the Scholars of Ihsan. However, even in all of this there was a feeling there. Good topics and a chance to hear practical ways to get over our inner personal issues that need to be worked on. The speakers who were invited, although world renown kept a very light and humorous, yet serious and sweet approach to talking about this issue. The food was good and so was the conversation. I’ve talked to few who attend since then and many of them said the same, “They felt something”. What is this something that we feel but cant put it in to words? That is your heart speaking. The climax of the Rawdah for me actually didn’t take place at the conference location itself, it was the closing when many gathered by the water of calm San Diego location and roasted halal marshmallows and talked about the feelings that they had and we even got a good history lesson that we could use to further our spiritual progress. Inshallah, may more situations like this occur and that many could benefit from. As-Salaam Aliekum.

The Unnani-Tibb Medical System.

Quest article March 2008.

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The Unani-Tibb Medical System.

 Bismiallah Ir Rahman Ir Rahim.

 

Soon will We show them our signs in the furthest horizons, and in their own souls, until it becomes manifest to them that this is the Truth…”

 

Is there a doctor in the house? I’ve always wanted to say that. But on a serious note, the issue of health and health care here and a abroad is a very serious issue. Some can afford the benefits of health care through the benefits of their insurance while others may not have the benefit. Yet, good physical health is a need that we all need to be able to deal with the issues of day to day routines. When thinking about topics related to Islamic Spirituality, proper physical health too almost certainly comes to mind as well. The Golden Age of Islamic history not only produced world renown poets and scholars, but also ground breakers in the area of Physicianship as well. Although it may be hard for some of us to grasp, many of the holistic practioners of medicine advocated preventative health care rather than circumstantial health care; which most of us are used to dealing with now when we feel sick. Islamicly, the Muslim physicians knew this and the importance of the Spirituality in relation to the body. The Unani-Tibb Medicine system led the way in the Islamic world and nearby regions with it’s concentration on the use of honey, nigella sativa (black seed), cupping, dhikr and regulation of the digestive track to help many feel better. Imagine that; Islamic Medicine. One of the front runners of the Unani-Tibb system of Islamic Medicine was Ibn Sina (Avicenna) who lived during the common era of 970-1037and who was responsible for writing ‘The Canon of Medicine’. Which many have regarded as the most famous book in the world related to medicine, past and present. One major reason why this medical system is so important was for one major reason: the Dynamic Elements of the body starts with the Ruh (Spirit Soul). On a physical level ,the practioners of the Unani-Tibb system started the system of restoring balance to the body, through the stomach. Thus Ramadan and Sunnah fasts were very important to keeping the body mind and the Spirit of the one seeking balance in functional condition. Now,.. before a rush is made to call Islamic Medicine a bidah it is important to see what the main foundations of the system were based on: regulation of food intake, use of halal herbs and incorporation of fasting on a regular basis, all of which can be validated in the life style and behavior of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) Often times people think of Spirituality as being separate from any physical purpose. However Islamic Spirituality and medicine go hand in hand. We are not only soul, but a body that houses the soul. Which speaks to the fact that since our physical body is a vehicle and a tool to take us to the next life, it requires the utmost care and responsibility. What is most interesting about the Unani-Tibb medical system is the only system that starts with the ‘Soul’ as the Dynamic Element. Where as the remaining three: Ayurveda, starts with ‘energy,’ Chinese starts with Chi; ’life energy’ and Western; which starts with the immune system. The healers of the Unani-Tibb medical system knew that without a purging and continuous check on the ’Soul’, physical healing could only go so far. And starting with the Soul is most in line with the Fitra (natural way) of Islamic thought and life practices. There have been many changes in the way we get better when we feel sick, or in the manner in which we see our Primary Care Physicians. And by all means, by Allah’s (s.w.t) means, many of them have done very, very, positive, helpful and beneficial things for helping people all over the world. My intention in discussing the Unani-Tibb system was to silence the critics of Islamic contributions of the “Civilized” world at large. Those who posed the stance that Islam, and Muslims where uneducated and unenlightened. As we see here, this could be nothing further from the truth.

 

Now this may sound like a boring introduction to a National Geographic segment on ancient medical herbal history but this aspect of Islamic history stands in direct contrast to the select few called historians who have argued that the religion of Islam never brought anything productive to the ‘civilized’ world. Knowing these parts of our history in relation to spirituality should give us hope and give us the possibility to think wide. Also, to see the bigger picture of how we as Muslims are the key not only to the worlds spiritual illnesses, but we also have a history that can regulate the worlds physical ailments as well.

As-Salaam Aliekum

 

 

Old friends, New friends and the Rawdah.

bismiallah ir rahman ir rahim.

Sometimes you never know when and how you will run into old friends and when you will make new ones. This most recent Rawdah which happened to have been hosted here in San Diego this year showed that an event like this can make it possible for people to unite again. What was even more special was that this years theme was on the topic of Tasawuuf. So many people representing their pledged tariqas were present and many curious people came to share in this wonderful event. We were all on a lunch break in this picture, and yes…it was good. As-salaam-aliekum.

Maulana Shaykh Nazim Sohbet. Lefke Cyprus. 2-4-08

Shaykh Mawalana / February 4, 2008 / Sohbet from Naqshbandi OTTOMAN on Vimeo.

Bismiallah Ir Rahman Ir Rahim.

It is rare that you find people giving talks like these anymore. This sohbet given here by Sheykh Nazim, Grandsheykh of the Nakshbandi Sufi Order really hits home to many of the issues that the world is faced with today. If you listen, listen with an open mind and an open heart. Look beyond the appearances and see what is in it for you. As-Salaam Aliekum. 

1429 After Hijrah.

January 2008 Quest Article. 

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Bismiallah Ir Rahman Ir Rahim.

Just as quick as we had entered into the Islamic Year of 1428 After Hijrah, it left us just as fast and now praise be to Allah (s.w.t) we as the present nation of Muhammad (s.a.w.) have now entered into the New Islamic Year of 1429 After Hijrah. It was good idea to use the end of the previous Islamic year to mend strained relationships with others and to forgive or be forgiven by others during that time. Now the blessed month of Muharram is here and it is a beginning and a fresh start for us to approach the year with intending to make Spirituality more a part of our daily lives. For the Muslims, our New Year is 1429 A.H. and keeping this in our hearts and minds sets the tone for how we see ourselves as Muslims in relation to others around us. In the month of December in the Common Era calendar, almost anyone who is alive can hear the term “New Years Resolution.” Well I’m sorry to say; in this New Islamic Year of 1429 A.H. we as a nation of Muslims are in need of our own ‘New Years Resolution’. We need a resolution of a Islamic Spirituality in our hearts, minds, intentions and in our teaching institutions. With the advent of Muharram, we have in it a special time to complete some voluntary fasting and other acts of worship, a time to reflect on our year that lays ahead of us. Abu Huraira (Radiyallahu ‘anh) reports that the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) said that after Ramadan, the fasts of Muharram have the greatest excellence. [Sahih Muslim].

About two weeks ago I had the chance to hear some inspiring words in which it was stated by this elder that spoke something to the effect of taking time to incorporate more voluntary acts of worship to help us break our spell of heedlessness, anger and spite that we have towards one another to create a sound calm and relaxed heart; and it was inspiring. We often think of exercising our bodies, but often forget to exercise our spiritual needs. ‘Path of the Heart’ first and foremost always tried to concentrate on this aspect : ”That we all have un-accessed power, love and energy flowing through us, yet is dormant” Speaking to myself first. In addition to the resolution of keeping physically fit, and the other list of resolutions that we put on ourselves, we NEED a resolution to be more ’Spiritual’. And who ever says we don’t need it, or “There is no spirituality in Islam”, than I say “What are our choices?” External learning (though it is very important and necessary) alone doesn’t bridge the gap to help us with all of our personal hang-ups, cultural issues, colonial enforcements, political troubles and mental disorders that we ALL face on some level. Maybe someone here reading this is imagining in their imagination that taking up the task to approach these issues and write about them is easy, yet I say to you it hasn’t been. Over these months a lot has occurred within the Islamic world, internationally and nationally. More and more we are seeing the results of the lack of emphasis on interpersonal Spiritual practices in our societies. In 1429 A.H. lets make it one that we will all remember in our lives and so on and so on. In a word of encouragement, to those who have been given your Awrad (daily dhikr formula) don’t abandon the Dhikr; keep on. To the new Muslim revert, keep on. To the spiritual seeker; keep on. Let this year be a year of Meditation, a year of seeing the good in what we have, a year of peace in our homes.

Lastly, just so that that there is no confusion, ‘Path of the Heart’ always represented that struggle to access that power in our hearts mainly to overcome our greatest challenge in the world, Our own self. On the outside one could look at these words as philosophy or wishful thinking. However, I hope that it is seen as a sincere attempt to write about the happy, obscure and not so glorious issues and feelings that many experience that we all feel or have felt at time or another while being Muslim in a ultra fast moving society. Inshallah, I look forward to spending more time and learning from you in the months to come.

C-O-N….SPIRACY!!!

If you will, I want to explore something here that maybe one wouldn’t expect to find on a blog site as this one, however I do believe it has a place. Often we here about the issue of mind control and theories surround global domination, computer chip implants and other issues as such.  Many times, it is the subject of jokes in sit-coms, or glossed over in terms of Academia. 

I can clearly recall in my Sophomore year in college, my roomate kept telling me to read ‘Behold a Pale Horse’ .  Dealing with many issues that are shown here in this clip. Now whether or not the author of this piece has an agenda as well, I don’t know. And I can’t say that I agree with his views on world spiritual traditions as being a problem  as we humans move to the future. But I will say that this piece does raise alot of questions. I wouldn’t consider myself a staunch Conspiracy Theorist, but I do believe that there is something drastically wrong with the set up of society. Even still Spirituality can serve as a positive light in the face of evil challenges. May Allah (s.w.t) protect us in these days and always.

Sheykh Abdul Kerim. Eid Al Adha Khutba. New York. 2007

Eid Mubarak.

As-Salaam Aliekum All.

Have a blessed Eid and enjoy the time with your families and have a safe rest of the year.

A New Hope.

Bismiallah Ir Rahman Ir Rahim.

I never thought that this day would come. Yet here you are at your Aqiqah, surrounded by everyone who wants to hold you, to tickle you, to try and make googlie faces at you in suspense that you will crack a smile. Praise be to Allah (s.w.t) for you coming into my life. Of course I don’t know what the future holds for you or me. But one thing is certain…..beyond the pain, the blood, the hard times, the endless nights wondering if I would even make it through the next day, you have come. I can only tell you about the pittfalls, I can’t save you from them, since I’ve fallen into many over the years. In hindsight; this moment, this energy, the power, also called life; is yours for the taking. Never settle, fight until the end to understand everything that you do and why you do it. Whether you break a heart in your lifetime, or have your’s broken; take the lesson from it and move on. There is hope, there is a way out, Were here to help anyway that we can. But the choice is still yours…My son. Welcome to you.  Again..welcome to you.