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Sufism, Urdu

تصوف کے معترضین ہی مجوزین

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ہمارا سب سے بڑا المیہ یہ ہے کہ بعض علماء و مشائخ نے اوائل عمر میں علم دانی کے جوش میں آکر تصوف کی ضرور مخالفت کی لیکن بعد میں ان کو حقیقت سے آگاہی ہوئی تو نہ صرف تصوف کو عین اسلام ثابت کیا بلکہ اس پر عمل پیرا ہو کر مراتب قرب یعنی فنا فی اللہ اور بقا با للہ تک رسائی حاصل کی. ان حضرات میں مولانا جلال الدین رومی، حضرت امام غزالی ،حضرت امام احمد بن حنبل ،حافظ ابن قیم جو امام ابن تیمیہ کے شاگرد ہیں اور خود امام ابن تیمیہ ،ابن جوزی،قاضی شوکانی یمنی … Continue reading تصوف کے معترضین ہی مجوزین

Sufism, Urdu

امام ابو حنیفہ اور تصوف-مفتی امانت علی قاسمی

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تصوف کی حقیقت اخلاق کی پاکیزگی اور باطن کی اصلاح، اپنا رشتہ اللہ تعالیٰ سے مضبوط کرنا، دنیا سے بے رغبتی، آخرت کی فکر کرنا ، اپنی زندگی کو زہدوتقویٰ سے آراستہ کرکے رذائل سے اپنے آپ کو پاک وصاف کرنا ہے، تمام عبادات میں صفات حسن پیداکرنا اور منکرات سے نفرت پیدا کرناہے، انہی پاکیزہ صفات سے اپنے آپ کو متصف کرنے کو احادیث میں احسان کے لفظ سے تعبیر کیا گیا ہے، لیکن متعارف تصوف اور اس کا نام قرن اول اور قرن ثانی میں نہیں ملتا ہے، حدیث اور آثار صحابہ میں بھی اس کا ذکر نہیں … Continue reading امام ابو حنیفہ اور تصوف-مفتی امانت علی قاسمی

Sufism, Urdu

تصوف اور علمائے امت

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مولانا عنایت اللہ عینی متخصص مرکز اہل السنت والجماعت تصوف؛ اسلام کی روح ہے اس کے ذریعے انسان پکا مومن اور دین اسلام کا عملی مسلمان بنتا ہے۔ اس کی اہمیت کا اندازہ اس آیت مبارکہ سے لگایا جا سکتا ہے :يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَكُونُوا مَعَ الصَّادِقِينَ۔)سورۃ التوبۃ 119(ترجمہ : اے ایمان والو !اللہ سے ڈرو اور سچے لوگوں کے ساتھ ہو جاؤ۔یہ حکم اس لیے فرمایا گیا کہ ایمان کی تازگی اور پرہیزگاری تب ہی آتی ہے جب اللہ تبارک وتعالیٰ کی کامل معرفت حاصل ہو جائے اور یہ معرفتِ خداوندی اولیاء کرام کی صحبت کے … Continue reading تصوف اور علمائے امت

Diversity, English, Understanding Islam

Introduction to two mainstream sects of Islam: Sunni and Shia

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Sunni and Shia Muslims are similar in terms of their belief in oneness of God, finality of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the Quran, fasting in Ramadan, the Hajj pilgrimage, the Zakat (charity tax), and several other basic tenets of Islam. Both sects have peacefully lived with each other barring a few incidents and phases of intolerance and violence. Both branches of Islam represent the early, mainstream versions of Islam and their differences are not only in some matters of jurisprudence but also in terms of politics. Sunni Shia Population ca. 1.2 billion (approximately 70–75% of Muslim population) ca. 200–250 million … Continue reading Introduction to two mainstream sects of Islam: Sunni and Shia

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Historical Beginnings of Sufism – Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee

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From the introductory series on Sufism, The Sufi Path of Love and the Secrets of Mystical Oneness with Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee. Recorded October 18, 2009 in Tiburon, California. Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee (born 1953, London) is a Sufi mystic and lineage successor in the Naqshbandiyya-Mujaddidiyya Sufi Order. He is an extensive lecturer and author of several books about Sufism, mysticism, dreamwork and spirituality. Continue reading Historical Beginnings of Sufism – Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee

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Introduction to Islam: The Major Difference Between the Shia and the Sunni

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All the Muslims agree that Allah is One, Muhammad (pbuh) is His last Prophet, the Qur’an is His last Book for mankind, and that one day Allah will resurrect all human beings, and they will be questioned about their beliefs and actions. There are, however, disagreements between the two schools in the following two areas: 1. The Caliphate (successorship/leadership) which the Shiaa believe is the right of the Imams of Ahlul-Bayt (the Prophet’s family). 2. The Islamic rule when there is no clear Qur’anic statement, nor is there a Hadith upon which Muslim schools have agreed. The second issue has … Continue reading Introduction to Islam: The Major Difference Between the Shia and the Sunni

English, Understanding Islam

Introduction to Islam – by M. Cherif Bassiouni

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Introduction The purpose of this book is to convey to a non-Muslim audience an understanding of Islam, its history, culture, and contribution to civilization. The mix of an easy-to-read text and visual representations including maps, charts, pictures, and drawings with informative captions explains the important message of Islam in a way that the reader will hopefully find thoughtful and appealing. Relevant verses of the Qur’an and sayings of the Prophet (Hadith) have been included where appropriate, as support for the narrative, and their interspersing sets out their relevant importance. The Arabic text of the Qur’an was also included because no … Continue reading Introduction to Islam – by M. Cherif Bassiouni

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A brief introduction to the meaning of Islam

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By Daniel Masters, AbdurRahman Squires, and I. Kaka Islam and Muslims The word “Islam” is an Arabic word which means “submission to the will of God”.  This word comes from the same root as the Arabic word “salam”, which means “peace”.  As such, the religion of Islam teaches that in order to achieve true peace of mind and surety of heart, one must submit to God and live according to His Divinely revealed Law.  The most important truth that God revealed to mankind is that there is nothing divine or worthy of being worshipped except for Almighty God, thus all human … Continue reading A brief introduction to the meaning of Islam

English, Understanding Islam

An Introduction to Islam

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Taken from An Introduction to Islam, Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, Muhammadi Islamic Center, Canada, 1992/1412. What is Islam? Islam is a religion which guides its followers in every aspect of their lives. It is a way of life. Islam is the modern or latest version of the message sent by God through Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus. Islam was sent to mankind through Prophet Muhammad. Islam is “modern” in the sense that it has come to complement the teachings which were introduced through Moses and Jesus. Islam is a religion which seeks to give a meaningful purpose to our life on … Continue reading An Introduction to Islam