Course: Key To The Saintly Path by Sidi Abu Aaliyah*

Published by Islamic Circles on 22 May, 2006 - 08:50

Assalámu `alaykum wa rahmatulláhi wa barakátuhu .

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Islamic Circles Presents:

KEY TO THE SAINTLY PATH

by Sidi Abu Aaliyah (Jawziyyah Institute)*

Date: Saturday 27th May 2006
Time: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm
Venue: Birkbeck College, University of London,
Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX

A course based on the book "Miftah Tariq al-Awliyâ" by Shaykh Ahmad bin
Ibrahim al-Wasiti (d. 711 AH). It can be described as a Blueprint for
the Believer with regards to his or her religious and spiritual growth.
It brings together, in a succinct but profound manner, the inward and
outwards duties a person is required to know and fulfil in their worship
of Allah and service to humanity. This classical text lays out a simple
schema for Muslims as to how they can live an ethical, God-conscious
life in this age of spiritual turmoil and socio-political upheaval.

Both Ibn Hajr al-'Asqalani and al-Dhahabi describe Shaykh Ahmad bin
Ibrahim al-Wasiti as a "master", "gnostic - 'arif" and "of great standing".
Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali describes him as espousing "al-tasawwuf al-sahih",
i.e. the sound form of Sufism or Islamic spirituality. Ibn Taymiyyah
considered him to be the Junayd al-Baghdadi of his age; and personally
addressed him as "our shaykh, the gnostic, the exemplar, the wayfarer
to Allah."

Course objective: To understand the text's overall life-schema, so as
to begin internalising its invitation.

The course will cover all the eight brief chapters of the book, a complete
translation of which will be provided. The themes to be discussed will
include: [1] Remembering the Awesome Ordeal of the Day of Judgement; [2]
Preparing the Essential Provisions - learning and carrying out the basic
requirements of the Sacred Law, as well as the rights andresponsibilities
we owe to Allah and to others; [3] Being attached to Prophetic guidance,
conduct and character, both inwardly and outwardly, in one's day to day life;
[4] How to instill and nurture love for the Prophet (pbuh); [5] Sincerity,
Sacred Knowledge and Divine Remembrance; [6] Love, awe, fear and intimacy
with Allah; [7] The role and influence of friends and the company we keep;
[8] Prayer - its importance and inner dimensions.

A lot of material is to be covered during the day in significant depth. The
teacher will also refer to related subjects so as to derive maximum benefit
from the book without watering down its essential teachings, insha'Allah.
Participants are therefore encouraged to attend with the right frame of
mind and the necessary level of alertness.

* Entry is by prior booking only.
* Places are limited so please book early to guarantee a place
* Notes and refreshments will be provided
* All welcome

To book or for more information contact:
Tel: 07092 032 136 / 07092 032 763
E-mail:

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Wassalaam 'alaikum wa rahmatullaah.

- Islamic Circles is a community-based initiative that has been running at the
Froud Centre since January 2001.We hold Islamic lectures and Arabic classes
on a weekly basis, and also organise a wide range of projects and activities,
including short courses, seminars, workshops on issues relevant to the Muslim
community, social gatherings, and matrimonial events.

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