Second evening of two sohbets on this month's theme: Prayer (dua) and zhikr are methodologies to manifest the divine names latent in our being.
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First evening of two sohbets on this month's theme: Prayer (dua) and zhikr are methodologies to manifest the divine names latent in our being.
Click for PDF file "Eighteen Beloved Names."
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News from Shaikh Kabir's recent India trip, reflections on Nur, upcoming eCourse on Sufi Stories, and lots of UK events for your diaries...
HAPPY NEW YEAR and welcome to the new monthly newsletter where we will share the latest news, articles and messages from our teachers and international community. How do we follow the path of the saints in these times? And exploring the joyous disciplines of dervishood. . .
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