Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah taught "Matters of the Heart: Silence and Speech" while he was in Cairo from February 21-March 2, 2015. The series of 10 classes was based on Book 25 of the 6th century AH (12th century CE) classic Iyha’ Ulum ud-Din by Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (RAA)

Matters of the Heart: Silence and Speech - Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah

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Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah gave lessons on ‘aqeedah (Islamic creed) using the primer ‘Aqeedat Al-Najaat (Creed of Deliverance) by Imam Muhammad Ibn Ja’far al-Kittani. This course was taught over 7 days in Cairo, Egypt from January 7-13, 2013. These are the audio recordings of each class and subsequent Q&A sessions.

Aqidah - Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah

Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah was in Cairo delivering a 5-day course in which he answered the following questions:
- What is the origin of the word Sufism? - What is its reality?
- What is the history of this science?
- What is the relevance of the outward sciences of Sharia to Sufism?
- What do Tariqa and Silsila truly mean?
- What is the nature of the Awliya?
- What is the relationship between the Sheikh and his Mureeds?
-What is the importance of the Ahlul Bayt in Islam generally and Sufism in particular?

"What is Sufism?" - Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah

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Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah taught “Matters of the Heart: Silence and Speech” while he was in Cairo from February 21-March 2, 2015. The series of 10 classes was based on Book 25 of the 6th century AH (12th century CE) classic Iyha’ Ulum ud-Din by Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (RAA).

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Loving the Companions and the House of the Prophet (PBUH) and the Sunnah of Bringing Muslim Hearts Together

Reflections on Surat Al-Quraysh - Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah

Sheikh Mohamed Haydara Al Jilani spoke about the importance of Muslim unity and highlighted the historical and spiritual significance of Sheikh Abdul-Qadir Al-Jilani (RAA) and his students.

The importance of Muslim Unity - Sheikh Muhammad Al Jilani

The Relationship between Humans and their Creator - Sheikh Muhammad Al Jilani

Sheikh Muhammad al-Jilani, Chairman of The Qadriyya Association – The Gambia, discusses the holistic nature of tasawwuf and the need to beware of makers of false claims which divide the Ummah.

The Holistic Nature of Tasawwuf - Sheikh Muhammad Al Jilani

Sheikh Abdussamad Romero shares some thoughts about his journey to Islam and activities over the past 30 years

Journey into Islam - Sheikh AbdusSamad Romero

Praises of the Blessed Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) - Mostafa Abdel Majeed

Shaykh Muhammad al-Jilani, Chairman of The Qadriyya Association – The Gambia, discusses the examples set by the Ahlul Bayt for displaying good character and worshipping with sincerity. In addition, Shaykh discussed the need to be mindful and rectify any mistakes one sees inwardly as well as in one’s own Tariqa, lest others accuse you of hypocrisy.

The examples set by the Ahlul Bayt - Sheikh Muhammad Al Jilani

On the Honor of being Followers of the Blessed Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) - Sheikh Hatem Yousef

Basic Principles of Good Health in the Light of Prophetic Guidance - Dr Umar Faruq Abd-Allah

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Shaykh Amin gives an overview of aqidah and answers audience questions. After defining terms and setting the cognitive framework, Shaykh Amin covers the three main categories under aqidah:

1. Tawheed – belief in the oneness of Allah.
2. Risala – belief in Allah’s messengers culminating with Prophet Muhammad (SAWS).
3. Akhira – belief in the afterlife/hereafter.

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The Nobility of the Muslim Ummah in our Times - Dr Umar Faruq Abd-Allah

Shaykh Walead Mosaad taught from the classic book, “Stations of the Wayfarers” by Shaikh al-Islam Abdullah al-Ansari (aka Imam al-Harawi). In this three part series, he covers the first ten parts of the book.

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Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah spoke on the Heart while he was in Cairo, Egypt from April 15-19, 2016.

This series of 5 classes is loosely based on the 6th century AH (12th century CE) classic “Iyha’ Ulum ud-Din” by Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (RAA).

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Shaykh Muhammad al-Jilani, Chairman of The Qadriyya Association – The Gambia, discusses the importance of humility, ethics, sincerity, good character and manners and how these assist us on our spiritual path towards our Lord. Shaykh Muhammad also emphasized the need to learn and follow the Qur’an and Sunnah as they are our only vessel to take us safely to Him.

Shaykh Muhammad Al-Jilani On Travelling The Spiritual Path

Dr. Hiba Khodr (Associate Professor of Public Policy and Public Management at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon) discusses the concepts of Service and Love.

Dr. Hiba Khodr on Love and Service

What is Sufism - Day 5 - Dr Umar Faruq Abd-Allah

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Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah taught about “The Fitra” while he was in Cairo, Egypt over 4 classes from February 23-27, 2018

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Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah held two Q&A sessions while he was in Cairo, Egypt on March 7 and 8, 2019

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The term “Qadriyya” in our association’s name refers to our following the methodology and teachings of Shaikh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (RAA), which in turn are naturally in accordance with the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAWS). Our teacher and spiritual guide is Shaikh ‘Abd al-Qadir’s direct descendant, Sherif Muhammad Haydara Al-Jilani.

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