Tag: sufism

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Zikr with Special Guest, Shaykh Sadeck Goolamhossen (AQRT Mauritius) – 14 & 21 September 2015

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QRT Zikr

We have a special guest from Mauritius, Shaykh Sadeck Goolamhossen, who is a representative (Khalifa) of our Spiritual Head Shaykh Taner Ansari in Mauritius.

He will be present at our Zikr on 14 and 21 September 2015, and as usual, our doors are open to everyone from all backgrounds who comes in peace.

Date: Mondays, 14 & 21 September 2015
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM (dinner is served after Zikr so please stay if you can, and enjoy a meal with us)
Venue: 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, Notting Hill, London, W8 4RT

Zikr is free, and we welcome donations to help us with our rent of the venue.

We look forward to seeing you at the Zikr.

Posted in Words of Wisdom

Truth is your purpose – Sufi Words of Wisdom

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By Murshid Shaykh Taner Ansari

“When the problem is with you, you have to address the problem, which is you.

You have to enhance your understanding. You have to enhance your perceptions. Open your mind to different possibilities.

And we teach this. There is a way to do this. With Zikr of Allah, you do cleansing on your nafs (person/alter ego), so you will have a better eyesight and better understanding…

… so you can base your stipulation on the real truth.

As a scientist, observe the being as is.

You cannot make the truth as you want it to be. Truth is not going to suit you. That is why it is the Truth. Reality.

We have to accept the truth and base our actions on the solid foundation of the truth.

Allah has created us for this purpose.

But not by force. No forcing. No compulsion. You still volunteer and be willing to accept your duty that you are created for.”

Posted in Events

Zikr during Ramadan is at 8 PM

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Dear all,

Please note that during the Holy Month of Ramadan, our weekly Monday Zikr in Notting Hill will commence at 8 PM.

We will begin with a half an hour talk, and then we will have a short Zikr. Afterwards, we will break fast (iftar) together and pray the sunset prayer together, if you wish to join us.

Dinner will be served after the prayer. All who come in peace are welcome, whether you are fasting or not.

Zikr Time: Every Monday, 8 PM (until week ending 19 July 2015)

Zikr Venue: Essex Unitarian Church, 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, Notting Hill, W8 4RT (Nearest Station: Notting Hill Gate)

Love and Salams,
Ansari Qadiri Rifai Sufi Order of the United Kingdom

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Wishing you a blessed month of Ramadan

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Ramadan 2015/1436 will begin at sunset on Wednesday, June 17. The first day for fasting is Thursday, June 18.

Shaykh Taner Ansari

Shaykh Taner’s Ramadan message

“Allah is so merciful. He gives us a lot of opportunities to prove our sincerity to Him. He is also creating excuses to forgive us. Ramadan gives us the opportunity to do both. Please take advantage of this. Everything is with the intention. Please intend to do your best for Allah. May Allah make us all successful in His Path.

We need to do a lot of zikr for the World for healing and for peace. Do this zikr (repetition of Allah’s Beautiful Names) every day as many times as you can: Ya Shafi, Ya Salam (translation: O Healer, O Peace).”

Wishing all of you a very blessed month of Ramadan!

Posted in Arts, Interfaith, Words of Wisdom

Interview with the Heads of Qadiri Rifai Ansari Sufi Order – Fundamental concepts of Sufism

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In a two-part video interview with the Heads of the Ansari Sufi Order, Shaykh Taner and Shaykha Muzeyyen Ansari, the Heads explain:

  • fundamental concepts of Sufism
  • common misconceptions of Sufism
  • finding Sufism
  • living Sufism
  • the science behind the 99 Names of Allah

Thanks to ITV (a South African local community television broadcasting station) for uploading the interview.