The sad news of the passing away of Professor Atuallah Siddiqui came early on Monday morning 9th November 2020. May Allah bless his soul and wrap him in Divine kindness. Professor Ataullah was an academic dedicated to the study and teaching…
What made him great and how can we become great too Inspired by the boxing legend Muhammad Ali, when I was a teenager, I used to attend the Halifax boxing club. Our coach was the famous British, European and Commonwealth…
My wonderful teacher Hazrat Pir Muhammad Karam Shah was revered and followed by students and followers, why? Because his words were backed by his character, his conduct and his concern for others. In short, the Shaykh earned the right to…
A Visionary, Educator and Spiritual Leader of The Gambia The writings of great scholars reflect their beliefs, worldview and scholarship. Their books show their wisdom and genius but the institutions set up by great scholars reflect their mastery in dealing…
This is a tribute to my teacher, my Shaykh and my mentor. May Allah raise their station to the highest in Jannah. Early Life Pir Muhammad Karam Shah widely known as Zia-ul-Ummat (Luminary of the nation) was born on 1st…
I came across this thousand-year-old Arabic booklet titled, ‘The final words and the testimonies of the men of God‘ in a small bookshop in the backstreets of Masjid Al-Azhar in Cairo, Egypt. It was written by Ibn Zabr Al Rabie…
A spiritual guide and a visionary leader I was sitting on the floor amidst dozens of disciples and devotees in a cramped room. Everybody was waiting in anticipation, the sense of devoutness and love filled the air, and then the…
Who looks after 50’000 orphans? Who has saved 50’000 abandoned babies? Who takes care of thousands of women who are victims of domestic violence? Who collects decaying dead bodies and gives them a dignified burial? Who rehabilitates thousands of drug…
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