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On the night of 27th Rajab, year 621, the Messenge

On the night of 27th Rajab, year 621, the Messenger of God ﷺ took a journey across the heavens that would come to be known as Isra and Miraj (‘The Night Journey’). This was a physical journey (not a metaphorical), with important spiritual elements. ✨

This journey and ascent of our beloved Prophet ﷺ is one of the most celebrated events in the Islamic calendar. It was on this night that the Prophet ﷺ was honoured with the Divine Presence.

Sources / further reading: The Prophet’s Night Journey and Heavenly Ascent by Sayyid Muhammad ibn ‘Alawi al-Maliki

THE LUMINARIES✨ | Umar al-Mukhtar: The Lion of t

THE LUMINARIES✨ | Umar al-Mukhtar: The Lion of the Desert

Umar al-Mukhtar al-Manifi as-Sanussi (may Allah have mercy on him) was a North African Arab Muslim scholar, imam and teacher - later turned revolutionary and general - famous for opposing the Italian colonisation of Cirenaica (modern-day eastern Libya), then part of the Ottoman Empire.

Words: @ammaribnazizahmed | Sources: The Biography of Umar al-Mukhtar by Dr. Ali Muhammad as-Salabi; The Making of Modern Libya: State Formation, Colonisation and Resistance by Ali Abdullatif Ahmida | Post 1 of our Luminaries series. Vid: @mhmal1k

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🎧 EPISODE: The Reintroduction of Metaphysics Th

🎧 EPISODE: The Reintroduction of Metaphysics Through the Work of Syed Naquib al-Attas - with @zainhd and Syed Muhiyudeen al-Attas

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A discussion on the need to reintroduce metaphysics based upon the Islamic conception of reality and truth, a prominent theme found in the works of Professor Syed Naquib al-Attas. With Zain al-Haddad and Syed Muḥiyuddīn al-Attas.

Recorded at Ahlaha Studio in Tarim | @edohendriks

What is Islamic historiography? ⭐️ Sign up f

What is Islamic historiography?

⭐️ Sign up for our online seminar ‘Islamic Historiography: Sources and Methodology’ with @abuayyubchronicles from @intheshadeoftheminaret to examine how Muslim scholars recorded, preserved, and interpreted historical events. Using primary Islamic sources such as the Quran, Hadith, Sirah literature, and works of early historians like al-Tabari, al-Waqidi, al-Baladhuri and Ibn Khaldun, students will explore the methodologies, themes, and purposes of Islamic historical writing from an Islamic perspective. By comparing Islamic historiographical approaches with other traditions, this course provides insight into the unique ways Muslims have understood history, time, and their role within it.

⭐️ Sign up via the LINK IN OUR BIO or visit sacredfootsteps.com | A recording will be available after the live session for all participants

The home of Imam al-Haddad inside Masjid al-Fath,

The home of Imam al-Haddad inside Masjid al-Fath, and his resting place in Zanbal cemetery, Tarim.

Imam al-Haddad is widely considered the “renewer” (mujaddid) of the 12th Islamic century, though he was little known during his own lifetime.

Online seminar: Islamic Historiography: Sources an

Online seminar: Islamic Historiography: Sources and Methodology | @abuayyubchronicles | Sunday 26th January

This seminar dives into the rich tradition of Islamic historiography, examining how Muslim scholars recorded, preserved, and interpreted historical events. Using primary Islamic sources such as the Quran, Hadith, Sirah literature, and works of early historians like al-Tabari, al-Waqidi, al-Baladhuri and Ibn Khaldun, students will explore the methodologies, themes, and purposes of Islamic historical writing from an Islamic perspective. By comparing Islamic historiographical approaches with other traditions, this course provides insight into the unique ways Muslims have understood history, time, and their role within it.

⭐️ £39 | 3 hour online seminar | BOOK YOUR PLACE: sacredfootsteps.com or via the link in our bio ✨

WEDNESDAY 15th JANUARY ✨ Join us for a monthly

WEDNESDAY 15th JANUARY ✨

Join us for a monthly gathering via Zoom, reciting the Ratib of Imam al-Haddad, with reciters live from Tareem and various locations around the world.

The recitation will be accompanied by commentary in English by Malaysian scholar Sayyid Muhiyuddin al-Attas, based on the book by Habib Alawi b. Ahmad b. Hassan b. Imam Abdullah al-Haddad.

⭐️ To participate, use the QR code on the post to join the Whatsapp group, or click on the link in our bio✨

In collaboration with @peacemeal_, @nur.saaadah, Ahlaha, @amanah_hak, Majelis Rasulullah Amsterdam and al-Fath.