Foreword While this present work is an appreciation of the inspirational wisdom of Shaykh Ahmad, it is being launched in the sad aftermath of the recent passing on of his brother, al-marhūm Shaykh Seraj Hendricks. As I read through the gem-filled pages of the transcript of Shaykh Allie’s compilation and commentary, I cannot help but […]

Jukani wildlife sanctuary is situated in Plettenberg. The photos below (click the link) will tell a better story than I am able to type. Enjoy! View this post on Instagram Some amazing closeup photos of the lions at the Jukani wildlife sanctuary taken today. Scroll through the photos until the very last one to see […]

Topics covered The Letter Bā continued Usages of the letter Bā The first letter of the Alphabet The first letter uttered Revisiting the Kasra The word “ism” Origin of the word ism Symbolic meaning in Bismillah. Allah The greatest Name Proof 1 – 6 Some say all the Names are equally Great Why we depend […]

View this post on Instagram Life is the most precious gift from God. It is short and passes by so quickly. Many of us have lost loved ones during this Covid period and it is so important, now more than ever, that we surround ourselves with people who appreciate us and whom we may benefit. […]

Shaykh Tarek Elgawhary is the founder of Making sense of Islam. He spent many years at the feet of the foremost scholars of the Azhar Sharif, particularly, Dr Ali Jumu’a. He is a an ocean of knowledge and in this video he shares some insights regarding what to look for in a Shaykh. Enjoy.

Click ok he link below to read about our experience some six years back. View this post on Instagram Six years ago in Cairo, we had the honor of placing these prayer beads, sheets and scents on the maqām of one of the pillars of the saints, jurists, gnostics and author of the 20 volume […]

Tafsir Surah Fatiha, based on the Tafsir al-Kabir of Imam Fakhr Razi, lesson 1 Tafsir Surah Fatiha, based on the Tafsir al-Kabir of Imam Fakhr Razi, lesson 2 Du’a Bismillah Sayyid Muhammad bin ‘Alawi PDF Dua Bismillah Sayyid Muhammad bin Alawi PDF  Du’a Bismillah Sayyid Muhammad bin ‘Alawi Audio Arabic-English