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# Find Peace, Enlightenment, and Healing thru Sufism

Sufism, Spiritual Healing,  Enlightenment & Peace

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- [The Relevance of Psychological Understanding to Spirituality - Alan Godlas](http://debrawakitsch.com/the-relevance-of-psychological-understanding-to-spirituality-alan-godlas/) - Some time ago a friend wondered about the relevance of psychological understanding to following a spiritual path such as Sufism. It might seem that following an Islamic Sufi path simply requires that one follow the basics of shari'a, such as doing regular prayers, doing righteous actions that help out your fellow human beings, and following
- [Judgmentalism vs Making Judgements by Dr. Alan Godlas](http://debrawakitsch.com/judgmentalism-vs-making-judgements-by-dr-alan-godlas/) - Judgementalism vs. Making judgements in Islamic Sufism and Christianity Given the clear importance of making judgements and discernment in Islam in general and Sufi Islam in particular, on the one hand, and the rise of moral relativism, the clash of global cultures, and the danger of violence aganst others, on the other hand, one often
- [Bountiful Gifts of God](http://debrawakitsch.com/bountiful-gifts-of-god/) - Qur'an: If you try to count the bountiful gifts of God, you will not be able to do so. God is infinitely forgiving, infinitely mercifully loving. (Surat al-Nahl 16:18) وَإِنْ تَعُدُّوا نِعْمَةَ اللَّهِ لَا تُحْصُوهَا إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَغَفُورٌ رَحِيمٌ Ve in teuddû ni’metallâhi lâ tuhsûhâ, innallâhe le gafûrun rahîm (Turkish transliteration
- [Are you an inadvertent jihadist? by Alan Godlas](http://debrawakitsch.com/are-you-an-inadvertent-jihadist-by-alan-godlas/) - Are you an inadvertent jihadist? You might be! Whenever the wound you feel (personally or vicariously for the suffering of others) causes you to forget to remember to feel your heart being bathed in the ocean of God's unconditionally merciful love (rahmah), then the pain, the depression, or the anger will distort your perceptions and
- [God is One](http://debrawakitsch.com/god-is-one/) - Fortunately, although the surface of this moment has its problems (to say the least), God invites us--even while instructing us to do the best we can to discern and change the scum at the surface-- to receive the mercy and love underlying the jalali and qahri surface by embracing, one sip at a time, our
- [Because of the Beloved](http://debrawakitsch.com/because-of-the-beloved/) - Sa'di: In the world, I am joyful since the world is joyful because of the Beloved. I am in love with the whole world because the whole world is from the Beloved. Be jehan khorram az anam keh jehan khorram azust 'Ashiqam bar hama 'alam keh hama 'alam azust به جهان خرم از آنم که
- [Describe the Beloved](http://debrawakitsch.com/describe-the-beloved/) - If someone asks me to describe the Beloved, what can one who has lost her heart say about the Traceless?! The lovers have been slain by the Beloved; from the slain no sound can come. (Sa'di, Rosegarden, translated by A. Godlas) گر کسی وصف او زمن پرسد بى دل ز بى نشان چه گوید عاشقان
- [Drunk without wine](http://debrawakitsch.com/drunk-without-wine/) - Rumi: Where is the One Who makes my soul drunk without wine? (Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi, translation by A. Godlas) آنکه بی باده کند جان مرا مست کجاست؟ An keh bi-badeh konad jan-e mara mast kojast? I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for
- [Wherever I look, I see signs of You](http://debrawakitsch.com/wherever-i-look-i-see-signs-of-you/) - I look at the desert I see the desert to be You! I look at the ocean, I see the ocean to be You! Wherever I look, be it mountains, valleys, or plains, I see there the signs of Your stunning stature. (Baba Taher, Translation by A. Godlas, Oct. 2016) به صحـرا بنگرم صحـرا تو
- [Die before you die!](http://debrawakitsch.com/die-before-you-die/) - "Die before you die!" (Regarded by Sufis as a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and referring to the voluntary surrender of one's ego, in love of God, over and over again during one's life.) موتوا قبل أن تموتوا Mutu qabla an tamutu I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who
- [A Messenger has come to you](http://debrawakitsch.com/a-messenger-has-come-to-you/) - "Indeed, a messenger has come to you from among yourselves, a messenger who is deeply concerned about whatever is distressing you, who yearns for the best for you, and who is kind and unconditionally loving toward the believers" (Qur'an, Surat al-Tawba 9:128) لَقَدْ جَاءَكُمْ رَسُولٌ مِنْ أَنْفُسِكُمْ عَزِيزٌ عَلَيْهِ مَا عَنِتُّمْ حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُمْ بِالْمُؤْمِنِينَ رَءُوفٌ
- [We have oppressed ourselves](http://debrawakitsch.com/we-have-oppressed-ourselves/) - "They [i.e., Adam and Eve] said: We have oppressed our selves [literally: brought darkness upon ourselves]. If You do not forgive us and enable us to receive Your mercy, we will indeed be among the losers." (Qur'an Surat al-A'raf 7:23) قَالَا رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنفُسَنَا وَإِن لَّمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ Qalaa rabbana zalamna
- [Infinite Forgiveness](http://debrawakitsch.com/infinite-forgiveness/) - "God is Infinitely Forgiving, Infinitely Loving, Possessing the Glorious Throne, Doing Whatever He Wishes" (Qur'an Sur'at al-Buruj, 85:14-16) وَهُوَ الْغَفُورُ الْوَدُودُ (14) ذُو الْعَرْشِ الْمَجِيدُ (15) فَعَّالٌ لِمَا يُرِيدُ (16 wa-huwa l-ghafuru l-wadud, dhu l-'arshi l-majid, fa'alun li-ma yurid "Y Él es Perdonador, el Amoroso. Dueño del Trono Sublime. El hace lo que quiere" (Spanish
- [Lord Sustainer](http://debrawakitsch.com/lord-sustainer/) - "All who are on it pass away, but the face of your Lord-Sustainer, the Possessor of Grandeur and Generosity remains" (Qur'an Surat al-Rahman 55:26-27) كُلُّ مَنْ عَلَيْهَا فَانٍ وَيَبْقَى وَجْهُ رَبِّكَ ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ Kullu man 'alayha fanin wa-yabqa wajhu rabbika dhu l-jalali wa l-ikram I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who
- [Soul of the lover](http://debrawakitsch.com/soul-of-the-lover/) - Rumi: If the soul of the lover breathes, it will set fire to the whole world. گر جان عاشق دم زند آتش در این عالم زند Gar jan-e 'asheq dam zanad atesh dar in 'alam zanad I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia
- [Remember God, standing, sitting, and lying on your side](http://debrawakitsch.com/remember-god-standing-sitting-and-lying-on-your-side/) - "Those who remember God, standing, sitting, lying on their sides and who contemplate the creation of the heavens and the earth, [thinking and saying to themselves], O our Lord-Sustainer, you have not created this in utter falseness! Glory be to You [You are transcendent!], so save us from the suffering of the fire! (Qur'an Surat
- [More Fakhr al-Din al-Iraqi, Flashes](http://debrawakitsch.com/more-fakhr-al-din-al-iraqi-flashes/) - "Love speaks to me silently, then in words, with winks of eyes** then by rending the veils. Do you know what He whispers into My ear? 'I am Love, Who in the two realms of existence My place does not appear! I am the phoenix of the west, [risen from the ashes,] no trace of
- [Remember Me](http://debrawakitsch.com/remember-me/) - "Remember Me, and I will remember you. Be thankful to Me, and do not ungratefully deny" (Qur'an, Surat al-Baqara 2:153) فَاذْكُرُونِي أَذْكُرْكُمْ وَاشْكُرُوا لِي وَلَا تَكْفُرُونِ Fa-dhkuruni adhkurkum wa-shkuru li wa-la takfuruni I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi
- [Love speaks to me](http://debrawakitsch.com/love-speaks-to-me/) - "Love speaks to me silently, then in words, with winks of eyes then by rending the veils. Do you know what He whispers into My ear? 'I am Love, Who in the two realms of existence My place does not appear! I am the phoenix of the west, [risen from the ashes,] no trace of
- [Shah Ni'matullah Vali's commentary on Fakhr al-Din 'Iraqi's *Flashes*](http://debrawakitsch.com/shah-nimatullah-valis-commentary-on-fakhr-al-din-iraqis-flashes/) - Shah Ni'matullah Vali's commentary on Fakhr al-Din 'Iraqi's *Flashes* Iraqi: So he [i.e., Muhammad, namely, the Muhammadan Reality or image of God that is at the core of everyone] is the treasury of the treasure of Being, and key to the treasuries of generosity, the Qiblih[i.e., direction of prayer] of (both) the perceiver of existence
- [God's friends are not overwhelmed in fear or grief](http://debrawakitsch.com/gods-friends-are-not-overwhelmed-in-fear-or-grief/) - "Know that God's friends (awliya'), fear does not overwhelm them nor are they immersed in grief" (Qur'an, Surat Yunus 10:62) أَلَا إِنَّ أَوْلِيَاءَ اللَّهِ لَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ Ala inna awliya Allah la khawfun 'alayhim wa-la hum yahzanun. "¿No es cierto que los amigos de Allah no tendrán que temer ni se entristecerán?"
- [All things are from Allah](http://debrawakitsch.com/all-things-are-from-allah/) - "Say: All is from God's presence" (Qur'an, Surat al-Nisa' 4:78) قُلْ كُلٌّ مِنْ عِنْدِ اللَّهِ Qul kullun min 'indallah. "Di: Todo proviene de Allah" (Spanish translation by Suleyman Ernesto Geddes ). I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies,
- [Love, quality of generously noble](http://debrawakitsch.com/love-quality-of-generously-noble/) - "Loving is among the qualities of those who are generously noble" (Stated by Muḥammad ibn Aḥmad al-Washshāʼ in al-Washsha') الحب من شيم الكرام Al-Hubbu min shiyam il-kiram. Calligraphed by Osman Özçay. I've gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to
- [Religion of the old and debilitated](http://debrawakitsch.com/religion-of-the-old-and-debilitated/) - The Prophet ﷺ (as reported by al-Ghazali in his Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya 'ulum al-din) said, "I leave you with the religion of the old and debilitated" عليكم بدين العجائز . 'Alaykum bi-din al-'aja'iz. Calligraphed by Kamil Akdik. The religion of the youthful and energetic involves expending great effort to do
- [Give me more love than I can stand!](http://debrawakitsch.com/give-me-more-love-than-i-can-stand/) - Make me more bewildered about You, by giving me almost more love than I can stand! (Ibn al-Farid) I've gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his Facebook postings on Islam and Sufism. All translations are done by
- [If you want to be in love ...](http://debrawakitsch.com/if-you-want-to-be-in-love/) - Sa'di: If you want to be in love, the condition is that you must not complain about the Beloved. But because of yearning, tales pour onto your tongue. شرط عشق است که از دوست شکایت نکنند لیکن از شوق حکایت به زبان می‌آید 'Abd al-Haqq: And if you find yourself complaining in spite of your
- [This too will pass](http://debrawakitsch.com/this-too-will-pass/) - "This too will pass, Ya Hu [O You Who the Transcendent Source of all!]" Bu da geçer, Ya Hu I've gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his Facebook postings on Islam and Sufism. All translations are
- [Maryam](http://debrawakitsch.com/maryam/) - [The wife of 'Imran said to her Lord-Sustainer after giving birth to Mary] "I have named her Maryam and have enabled her and her offspring to take refuge in You from the accursed Satan" (Qur'an, Surat Al 'Imran 3:36). وَإِنِّي سَمَّيْتُهَا مَرْيَمَ وَإِنِّي أُعِيذُهَا بِكَ وَذُرِّيَّتَهَا مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ wa-inni sammaytu-ha maryama wa-inni u'idhu-ha bi-ka
- [Love Heals](http://debrawakitsch.com/love-heals/) - "Love Heals" Aşk şifadır (Mevlana), calligraphed by Arif Yücel in 1431 AH / 2009-10 CE. I've gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his Facebook postings on Islam and Sufism. All translations are done by Abdul Haqq
- [Signs for those who have actualized hearts](http://debrawakitsch.com/signs-for-those-who-have-actualized-hearts/) - "In the creation of the heavens and the earth and in the differing of night and day there are signs for those who have actualized their hearts' cores" (Qur'an, Surat Al 'Imran, 3:190) إِنَّ فِي خَلْقِ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَاخْتِلَافِ اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ لَآيَاتٍ لِأُولِي الْأَلْبَابِ I've gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who
- [Religion is Surrender](http://debrawakitsch.com/religion-is-surrender/) - "Religion, from God's perspective, is surrenduring (al-islam)" (Qur'an Surat Al 'Imran 3:19) إِنَّ الدِّينَ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ الْإِسْلَامُ Inna d-dina 'indallahi l-islam I've gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his Facebook postings on Islam and Sufism. All translations
- [Be Merciful](http://debrawakitsch.com/be-merciful/) - The Prophet (ﷺ) stated: "To those who are merciful, the Infinitely Merciful God is merciful. [So] be merciful to whomever [and whatever] is on the earth, then whoever is in heaven will be merciful to you" (Sunan al-Tirmidhi; this particular hadith is considered to be authentic.) Al-Rahimuna yarhamuhumu r-Rahman. Irhamu man fi l-'ard, yarhamuhum man
- [Turn your Face to the One God](http://debrawakitsch.com/turn-your-face-to-the-one-god/) - "I have turned my face, in pure monotheism (hanifan) to the One Who has created the heavens and the earth; and I am not among those who affirm other gods. إِنِّي وَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِيَ لِلَّذِي فَطَرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا أَنَا مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ Calligraphed by Hasan Çelebi 1427 AH / 2006-7 I’ve gotten permission from
- [The Rust Remover for hearts is Remembrance](http://debrawakitsch.com/the-rust-remover-for-hearts-is-remembrance/) - The Prophet (pbuh) "For everything there is a burnisher (i.e., rust-remover): and the burnisher of hearts is remembering God! And nothing will save one from being afflicted with suffering by God except for remembering God!" They asked, "Not even jihad for God's sake?" He said, "Even if one were to strike with one's sword until
- [Establish a Connection with the Prophet](http://debrawakitsch.com/establish-a-connection-with-the-prophet/) - "God and the angels establish a felt connection with the Prophet. O you who take the step of faith, establish a felt connection with him (sallu 'alayhi) and deeply surrender into peace (sallimu tasliman). (Qur'an Surat al-Ahzab 33:56) إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا I’ve
- [Drink from a Spring](http://debrawakitsch.com/drink-from-a-spring/) - "The servants of God drink from a spring which they cause to gush, flowing abundantly" (Qur'an Surat al-Insan 76:6) عَيْنًا يَشْرَبُ بِهَا عِبَادُ اللَّهِ يُفَجِّرُونَهَا تَفْجِيرًا 'Aynan yashrabu bi-ha 'ibadullahi yufajjirunaha tafjira. "Fuente de la que beberán los siervos de Allah, y que harán manar cuándo y dónde quieran" (Spanish translation by Suleyman Ernesto Geddes.)
- [Devoted to the Lord Sustainer](http://debrawakitsch.com/devoted-to-the-lord-sustainer/) - "Be those who are devoted to the Lord-Sustainer!" (Qur'an, Surat Al 'Imran, 3:80) Al-Fadl b. al-'Abbas stated, concerning the meaning of "Be those who are devoted to the Lord-Sustainer (kunu rabanniyina), that this means "Be like Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (radiyallahu 'anhu) since when the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa-sallam) died, the inner cores (asrar) of the
- [Reward for Affirming Virtuous Beauty](http://debrawakitsch.com/reward-for-affirming-virtuous-beauty/) - "Can the reward for affirming virtuous beauty be anything but the affirmation of virtuous beauty?! (Qur'an, Surat al-Rahman هَلْ جَزَاءُ الْإِحْسَانِ إِلَّا الْإِحْسَانُ (60) Hal jaza'u l-ihsani illa l-ihsan; calligraphy byHamid Aytaç in 1374 AH/ 1954-5 CE. I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia
- [I Answer the Call](http://debrawakitsch.com/i-answer-the-call/) - "And if My servants ask you about Me, then [say], "I am nearby, I answer the call of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me and put their faith in Me so that they may be guided rightly! (Qur'an, Surat al-Baqara 2:186) وَإِذَا سَأَلَكَ عِبَادِي عَنِّي فَإِنِّي قَرِيبٌ أُجِيبُ
- [Remember a Great Deal](http://debrawakitsch.com/remember-a-great-deal/) - "ًًWhoever loves anything remembers it a great deal" 'A'isha reported that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said this (as recorded in Suyuti, al-Jam'i al-kabir, citing Daylami, Firdaws) also noted as a saying of Malik ibn Dinar reported in Bayhaqi, Shu'ab al-iman. من أحب شيئا أكثر ذكره man ahabba shay'an akthara dhikrahu Calligraphed by Mus'ad Khudayri al-Bur
- [The Malakut](http://debrawakitsch.com/3598-2/) - "Glory be to the One in Whose hand is the malakut [spiritual dimension] of every thing" (Qur'an, Surat Ya Sin, 36:38 فَسُبْحَانَ الَّذِي بِيَدِهِ مَلَكُوتُ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَإِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُونَ fa-subhanalladhi bi-yadihi malakutu kulli shay'in wa-ilayhi turja'un I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia
- [God's Glory](http://debrawakitsch.com/gods-glory/) - "There is nothing that does not manifest God's glory! وَإِن مِّن شَيْءٍ إِلَّا يُسَبِّحُ بِحَمْدِهِ Qur'an, Surat al-Isra' 17:44 wa-in min shay'in yusabbihu bi-hamdih I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his Facebook postings on Islam and
- [Compassion for God's Creation](http://debrawakitsch.com/compassion-for-gods-creation/) - I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his Facebook postings on Islam and Sufism. All translations are done by Abdul Haqq Godlas unless otherwise noted. I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is
- [Qur'an is a means of healing and mercy](http://debrawakitsch.com/quran-is-a-means-of-healing-and-mercy/) - "We send down in the Qur'an that which is a means of healing and mercy for those who believe" (Qur'an, Surat al-Isra 17:82) وَنُنَزِّلُ مِنَ الْقُرْآنِ مَا هُوَ شِفَاءٌ وَرَحْمَةٌ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ wa-nunazzilu min al-Qur'an ma huwa shifa'un wa-rahmatun lil-mu'minin I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University
- [Have You Forgotten?](http://debrawakitsch.com/have-you-forgotten/) - Have you forgotten the thundering sounds the anguished cries the look of horror in their eyes? A young boy, between eight and thirteen these were what he heard what he had seen, while moving as fast as their caravan would allow, fleeing from waves of Mongol hordes somehow. From Afghanistan and Tajikestan to Anatolia and
- [Everything you See - Rumi](http://debrawakitsch.com/everything-you-see-rumi/) - About a week ago a popular translation of a poem of Rumi's was making the rounds. So I decided to try to find the original. I had to order a used book to complete my search. But the book arrived today, and thankfully, I was able to find the source with the help of the
- [Be a Pole for Love](http://debrawakitsch.com/send-love/) - Returning hate for hate (or any negative emotion for negative emotion) only keeps us stuck in darkness. When you see people spewing anger, violence, or hatred, consciously connect to your heart. Use your intention to send them love. They need love more than anything else in that moment. That is the only way to
- [All the Names](http://debrawakitsch.com/all-the-names/) - "And God taught Adam the names, all of them. Then God presented them to the angels." (Qur'an, Surat al-Baqara 2:31) وَعَلَّمَ آدَمَ الْأَسْمَاءَ كُلَّهَا ثُمَّ عَرَضَهُمْ عَلَى الْمَلَائِكَةِ Calligraphed in 1426 AH / 2005 CE I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic
- [Refuge](http://debrawakitsch.com/refuge/) - The word "Refuge" (Aman!) is the same as your noble name! So the lover's way of remembering is to say "Refuge! (Aman!) O Messenger of God"! Aman lafzı senin ism-i şerifinle müsavidir Anınçün aşığın zikri amandır ya Resulallah Ottoman calligraphy by Emin El-Eyyûbi I'm drowning in the sea of rebelliousness! I take refuge in you,
- [The Religion of Love](http://debrawakitsch.com/the-religion-of-love/) - Ibn 'Arabi: The Religion of Love I follow the religion of love, wherever its mounts head out; so love is my religion and my faith. أدين بدينِ الـحـبِ أنّى توجـَّهَـت ركائبُهُ فالحـبُ دينى وإيمانى Adīnu bi-dīni l-ḥubbi anná tawajjahat Rakā’ibuhu fa-l-ḥubbu dīnī wa-īmānī I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a
- [Self Worship vs Allah](http://debrawakitsch.com/self-worship-vs-allah/) - "Choosing self-worship in contrast to embracing Divine Love" - Abdul Haqq Alan Godlas "Self-worship" (or attachment to self) occurs whenever we mistake for God a particular condition/form/picture/object/person/thought/feeling/perception (or even a teaching that we habitually associate with well-being, fulfillment, love, or God, etc.). In other words, self-worship occurs whenver we mistake an "ilah" for God (and
- [Job called out during Adversity](http://debrawakitsch.com/job-called-out-during-adversity/) - "Remember Job when he called out to his Lord-Sustainer, 'Adversity has befallen me! And You are the Most Merciful of the Merciful!' " [God, the Magnificent, has spoken truly.] وَأَيُّوبَ إِذْ نَادَى رَبَّهُ أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ وَأَنْتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ -- صدق الله العظيم Qur'an, Surat al-Anbiya 21:83. wa-Ayuba idh nada anni massani d-durru wa-anta arhamu
- [Drunk from the Wine](http://debrawakitsch.com/drunk-from-the-wine/) - Omar Khayyam: If you are drunk from the wine, Khayyam, rejoice! If you are sitting with a radiant moon-faced beauty, rejoice! Since the end of the world's affair is non-existence, imagine yourself to be non-existent! Then, since you exist, rejoice! (Translated by A. Godlas, Sept. 18, 2016) Listen to Shajarian's rendition of this quatrain with
- [Merciful Shadow of God](http://debrawakitsch.com/merciful-shadow-of-god/) - Rumi: The merciful shadow of God is above the head of the servant In the end, one who seeks, finds. The Prophet said that when you knock on a door, in the end a head will emerge. When you sit at the entrance to a person’s alley, in the end you will see the face
- [Who Changes Hearts](http://debrawakitsch.com/who-changes-hearts/) - "O You Who changes hearts, make my heart stable in Your religion and in obedience to You." (A prayer of the Prophet Muhammad, recorded in the hadith collection of Ahmad ibn Hanbal; a more highly regarded version of this--recorded in the Sunan of Tirmidhi-- omits "and in obedience to You.") يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي
- [Surat al-Iklas](http://debrawakitsch.com/surat-al-iklas/) - "Say God is one, God, the Everlasting, Who does not give birth, Who is not born, and Who has no equivalent." (Quran, Surat al-Ikhlas, #112). قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ (1) اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ (2) لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ (3) وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ (4) Qul huwallahu ahad, Allahu s-samad, yam yalid wa-lam yulad, wa lam
- [God forgives all sins!](http://debrawakitsch.com/god-forgives-all-sins/) - "Say to My servants who have transgressed against their own selves, 'Do not despair of God's merciful love! God forgives all sins!' [God is infinitely forgiving, infinitely mercifiul!]" Qur'an, Surat al-Zumur 39:53 Qul ya 'ibadiya lladhina asrafu 'ala anfusihim la taqnatu min rahmatillah innallaha yaghfiru dh-dhunuba jami'an [innahu huwa l-ghafur ur-rahim] قُلْ يَا عِبَادِيَ الَّذِينَ
- [Changer of Hearts](http://debrawakitsch.com/changer-of-hearts/) - "O You Who changes hearts, make my heart stable in Your religion and in obedience to You." (A prayer of the Prophet Muhammad recorded in the hadith collection of Ahmad ibn Hanbal; a more highly regarded version of this--recorded in the Sunan of Tirmidhi-- omits "and in obedience to You.") يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي
- [Forgiver of Sins](http://debrawakitsch.com/forgiver-of-sins/) - Truly, God forgives all of your sins, entirely. (Qur'an al-Zumur 39:53) إن الله يغفر الذنوب جميعا innallaha yaghfiru dh-dhunuba jami'an I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his Facebook postings on Islam and Sufism. All translations
- [Our Sustainer](http://debrawakitsch.com/our-sustainer/) - O my Lord-Sustainer, make things easy! O my Lord-Sustainer, do not cause difficulty! Brings things about with goodness [and assistance]! ربي يسر ولا تعسر رب تمم بالخير به [والعون] Rabbi, yassir wa-la tu'assir! Rabbi tammim bi-l-khayr bi-hi [wa-al-'awn] I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of
- [Slave of the Qur'an](http://debrawakitsch.com/slave-of-the-quran/) - Rumi: I am the slave of the Qur'an as long as I have a soul. I am dust on the road of Muhammad, the one chosen. من بنده قرآنم اگر جان دارم من خاك ره محمد مختارم I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at
- [On Whom I Rely](http://debrawakitsch.com/on-whom-i-rely/) - O You, the One Who knows my state, You are the One on Whom I rely يا عالما بحالي عليك اتكالي ya 'aliman bi-hali 'alayka ittikali I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his Facebook postings
- [Bountiful Gifts](http://debrawakitsch.com/bountiful-gifts/) - If you count the bountiful gifts of Allah, you will never be able to [completely] number them: for Allah is Infinitely Forgiving, infinitely Merciful. (Qur'an Surat al-Nahl 16:18) وَإِن تَعُدُّوا نِعْمَةَ اللَّـهِ لَا تُحْصُوهَا ۗ إِنَّ اللَّـهَ لَغَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ wa-in ta'uddu ni'matallahi, la tuhsuha, innallaha la-ghafurun rahim. Calligraphy by Hamid Aytaç I’ve gotten permission
- [Orphans and the Needy](http://debrawakitsch.com/orphans-and-the-needy/) - "As for the orphans, do not treat them severely! As for the needy, do not turn them away! As for the bountiful gifts of your Lord-Sustainer, proclaim them!" (Qur'an Surat al-Duha 93: 9-11). فَأَمَّا الْيَتِيمَ فَلَا تَقْهَرْ (9) وَأَمَّا السَّائِلَ فَلَا تَنْهَرْ (10) وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْ (11) "O self-at-peace, return to your Lord-Sustainer, being
- [The Opener of Doors](http://debrawakitsch.com/the-opener-of-doors/) - O You Who are the Opener of Doors, open for us the best of doors! يا مفتح الأبواب افتح لنا خير الباب ya mufattih al-abwab, iftah la-na khayr al-bab I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his
- [Abraham's Sacrifice](http://debrawakitsch.com/abrahams-sacrifice/) - Abraham's Attempted Sacrifice of His Son, a perspective from Sufi Qur'an commentary: Concerning this sacrifice--which is commemorated at the Celebration of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adh'ha) to be celebrated by many Muslims on Monday--we find the following in Shaykh Ruzbihan al-Baqli's (d. 606/1209) Qur'an commentary, 'Ara'is al-bayan: "We ransomed him with an awesome sacrifice" (Qur'an, Surat
- [Eid al-Adh'ha!](http://debrawakitsch.com/eid-al-adhha/) - Eid mubarak! Have a blessed celebration! Tomorrow or whenever you celebrate the Eid al-Adh'ha! Celebrate the fact that when you surrender what you thought you were supposed to be doing (which you may or may not continue to do!) or when you surrendered who you thought you were, then something merciful, something overflowing with mercy
- [Eid Mubarak!](http://debrawakitsch.com/eid-mubarak/) - Eid Mubarak! "Cupbearer, come here! Get this sleep out of my head! Give pure wine to the sincere lover! If I take my morning drink from the paradisal spring of Kawthar, It will be sanctioned by the faith, even if all hell breaks loose! (By Nizami-e Ganjavi, translated by A. Godlas 2016) بيا ساقى
- [Love Making](http://debrawakitsch.com/love-making/) - زندگي چيست ؟ عشق ورزيدن زندگي را به عشق بخشيدن زنده است آنكه عشق مي وزرد دل و جانش به عشق مي ارزد What is life? Love-making! Surrendering one's life to love! Whoever makes love is alive, His or her heart and soul is worth only the love that he or she has made. (Zendegi
- [Gratitude](http://debrawakitsch.com/gratitude/) - قال الله سبحان وتعالى .... "If you are grateful, I will certainly give you more" لَئِنْ شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ la-in shakartum la-azidannakum (Qur'an, Surat Ibrahim, 14:7) I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his Facebook postings on Islam
- [Open my Heart and Make My Affairs Easy](http://debrawakitsch.com/open-my-heart-and-make-my-affairs-easy/) - "He [Moses عليه السلام] said: "My Lord-Sustainer, open my heart and make my affairs easy for me!" قَالَ رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي Qala rabbi ishrah li sadri wa-yassir li amri, Qur'an Surat Ta Ha 20:25-26 " He [Moses] ʿLyh Ạlslạm said: " My Lord-Sustainer, open my heart and make my affairs easy
- [Know Your Lord](http://debrawakitsch.com/know-your-lord/) - "I only created jinn and humans so they could worship Me" (Qur'an, Surat al-Dariyat 51:56) وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنْسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ wa-ma khalaqtu l-jiina wa-l-ins illa li-ya'buduni . One of the foremost authorities on Qur'anic commentary among the companions, Ibn 'Abbas, was reported by his student Mujahid to have stated that "so they could worship
- [Calligraphy by Haytham Ghurab](http://debrawakitsch.com/calligraphery-by-haytham-ghurab/) - In the Name of God, the Infinitely Compassionate, Infinitely Merciful. 1) The Infinitely Compassionate 2) bestowed knowledge of the Qur'an; 3) created humankind; 4) [and] bestowed knowledge of the explication. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الرَّحْمَنُ (1) عَلَّمَ الْقُرْآنَ (2) خَلَقَ الْإِنْسَانَ (3) عَلَّمَهُ الْبَيَانَ Bismillah ir-rahman ir-rahim. Ar-Rahman 'allama l-Qur'an, khalaqa l-insan, 'allamahu l-bayan. By
- [Paradise](http://debrawakitsch.com/paradise/) - Paradise, even more beauty, more love, more truth, more ecstasy, more justice, more joy, more blessedness, more peace, even more than you can ever imagine! Go for it, now! Deep down, lurking, surging, beneath every desire you have ever pursued, you have always hungered to be filled, to be bathed, every fiber ever cell
- [Meaning of Kaf](http://debrawakitsch.com/meaning-of-kaf/) - What is the symbolic meaning of the letter "Kaf," which is the first of the mysterious letters that occur at the beginning of Surat al-Maryam 19:1? Ruzbihan al-Baqli (d. 606 AH/1209 CE), in his Qur'anic commentary, the Brides of Elucidation of the Truths of the Qur'an ('Ara'is al-bayan), begins his commentary on "kaf" as follows:
- [Everything is God](http://debrawakitsch.com/everything-is-god/) - "Wherever you turn, there is the Face of God" (Qur'an Baqara 2:115) Qur'an: Fa-aynama tuwallu fa-thumma wajhullah (So wherever you turn, there is the face of God!) Calligrapherd by the master calligrapher, İsmail Hakkı Altunbezer (1873-1946) , whose signature is at the bottom left of the calligraphy. I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul
- [An Aching Heart](http://debrawakitsch.com/an-aching-heart/) - An aching heart, if only people knew, is the secret to all the love and beauty and goodness that can ever be imagined. An aching heart turns rocks into legions of Rumis. The slightest cry from an aching heart shatters all the veils. If only people knew, of all the love bursting forth in an
- [Persevere](http://debrawakitsch.com/persevere/) - "Those who patiently persevere are bestowed their reward without any limitations" (Qur'an al-Zumur 39:10) Innama yuwaffa as-sabirun ajrahum bi-ghayri hisab. I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his Facebook postings on Islam and Sufism. All
- [Intercession](http://debrawakitsch.com/intercession/) - On one of the walls of the Eski Cami (old mosque) in Edirne, Turkey: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "My intercession is [especially] for those who commit grave sins among my people." شفاعتي لأهل الكبائر من أمتي Photograph by Syed Salman Chishty I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a
- [Spiritual Pole](http://debrawakitsch.com/spiritual-pole/) - This is the maqam (the earthly station) of the pole** of the gnostics and the treasure of those who arrive, Shaykh Hasan Saza'i (may His exalted secret be sanctified), the perfect gnostic and spiritual guide (murshid) of the Tariqa (Sufi order) of Ibrahim al-Gulsheni. The comrade of [earthly] remains, Ahmet Efendi built [this] blessed shrine
- [Our Source of Assistance](http://debrawakitsch.com/3479-2/) - "You are the One Whom we worship; and You are the One from Whom we seek assistance." (Qur'an: Surat al-Fatiha) Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his Facebook postings on Islam
- [Pay Attention](http://debrawakitsch.com/pay-attention/) - Real knowledge is the result of paying attention! Without customers, goods are wasted! Commentary: We (all human beings) are the potential customers for the ongoing bountiful theopanic gifts (tajalliyat), which are offerings at each moment of glimpses of the Beloved's face, opportunities to know through actualization the formerly hidden treasures of the divine attributes, one
- [We are all Shepherds](http://debrawakitsch.com/we-are-all-shepherds/) - "Each of you is a shepherd! And each of you is responsible for his/her flock!" (Hadith of Muhammad ﷺ in Sahih Bukhari and most of the major well-authenticated collections) كُلُّكُمْ رَاعٍ وَكُلُّكُمْ مَسْئُولٌ عَنْ رَعِيَّتِهِ I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic
- [Neglecting your Lord is Delusion](http://debrawakitsch.com/neglecting-your-lord-is-delusion/) - "O you human being, what has deluded you into neglecting your Infinitely Generous Lord-Sustainer?" (Qur'an, Surat al-Infitar 82:6) يَا أَيُّهَا الْإِنْسَانُ مَا غَرَّكَ بِرَبِّكَ الْكَرِيمِ I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his Facebook postings on Islam
- [Presence](http://debrawakitsch.com/presence/) - If you want presence, Hafez, don't be absent from Him! ًWhenever you meet the one you love, Say "Goodbye" to the world and let it go! حضورى گر همى خواهى ازو غافل مشو حافظ متى ما تلق من تهوى دع الدنيا وأهملها I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor
- [Abdul Haqq Alan Godlas](http://debrawakitsch.com/abdul-haqq-alan-godlas/) - I've gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost his Facebook postings on Islam and Sufism. Abdul Haqq has several of his own websites: http://www.uga.edu/islam/Sufism.html http://sufinews.blogspot.com/ http://www.uga.edu/islam All translations are done by Abdul Haqq Godlas unless otherwise noted. "God
- [Yearning](http://debrawakitsch.com/yearning/) - Rumi I want a heart whose chest has been sliced up, deeply cut, by separation, so to it I can explain the pain of yearning! سينه خواهم شرحه شرحه از فراق تا بگویم شرح درد اشتياق Sineh khwaham sharhe sharhe az firaq ta be-guyam sharh-e dard-e ishtiyaq! From the preface to the Masnavi. I’ve gotten
- [Remedy for Suffering](http://debrawakitsch.com/remedy-for-suffering/) - I’ve gotten permission from Dr. Alan Godlas (Abdul Haqq), who is a professor at the University of Georgia for Islamic and Sufi studies, to repost many of his Facebook postings on Islam and Sufism. All translations are done by Abdul Haqq Godlas unless otherwise noted. The cure for those who are suffering is La ilaha ill

## Pages

- [Spiritual Adventures of a Novice Seeker](https://debrawakitsch.com/) - This website helps people of all faiths find a close relationship with God (enlightenment). It contains a structured series of classes based on the 13 years of research and experience I have had studying Sufism with my teacher Shaykh Muhammad Sa’id al-Jamal ar-Rifa’i ash-Shadhuli, affectionately known as Sidi.
- [Sidi Muhammad Sa'id al-Jamal, My Guide](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/the-guide/the-guide-2/) - Sidi's Biography Sidi Muhammad Sa'id al-Jamal ar-Rifa'i as-Shadhili, the Guide of the peace, the mercy, and the love to the way of Allah through the Sufi path is a guide of the Shadhdhuliyyah Tariqah, founded by as-Shaykh Ali Abu-l-Hasan as-Shadhili in Egypt in the thirteenth century. The Shaykh is a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad,
- [The Enemy of the Devils Remedy](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/how-to-energetically-clean-your-home/the-enemy-of-the-devil-remedy/) - This remedy uses a tree resin from Sri Lanka which is burned and the resultant smoke clears the shayateen in jinn and humans from whole areas, specific places like homes, buildings, and from within people themselves. This is a very ancient remedy that is reputed to have been shown to Adam to be used for
- [Depression and the Sufi Way by Alan Godlas](http://debrawakitsch.com/depression-and-the-sufi-way-by-alan-godlas/) - On Depression and the Sufi Way (from 2018) Depression can seem overwhelming and is difficult to face, embrace, and lift away as a whole, but taking small grateful sips mixed with a drop of the alchemical (but organic! ) elixir of alhamdulillah la ilaha ill Allah can sometimes give one tastes of the ecstatically and
- [Al Jabbar](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-jabbar/) - Al-Jabbar The Irresistible Exalted and Glorious He is Allah beside Whom none has the right to be worshipped but He, the King, the Holy, the One Free from all Defects, the Giver of Security, the Watcher over His creatures, the All-Mighty, the Compeller, the Supreme. (59:23) This name is derived from the word jabbar which
- [Links](http://debrawakitsch.com/links/) - Sid Muhammad Press where you can order books, CDs, and other publications by Sidi, Shaykh Muhammad Sa'id al-Jamal ar-Rafa'i as-Shadhuli. Fethi Benhalim, currently of Santa Fe, NM, was born in Libya in 1949. He graduated with a Masters from Cambridge in Law and Economics. He began studying Sufism in 1977 with a Moroccan sheikh of
- [Weeks 13-16](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/weeks-13-16/) - Week 13: Read: Aisha's Teaching on Acceptance , Getting Guidance and Istikhara Prayer. Read the Qualities: Hafidh, Muqit, and Hasib plus Qadir (Able) and Nasir. Add Hafidh, Muqit, and Hasib to the 38 Qualities from last week. Now repeat all 41 Qualities in order several times a day until you can repeat all 41 easily. Ya Allah, Ya Rahman, Ya Rahim, Ya
- [Prayer Beads](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/prayer-beads/) - Many religious traditions use prayer beads. Catholics have the rosary. Buddhists and Hindus use Mala beads. Sufis and Muslims use a misbaha or tasbih. They are traditionally used for keeping count of the number repetitions said of short prayers, Qualities, or other devotionals. I have been taught that prayer beads do more than that both
- [Required & Recommended Reading](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/required-recommended-reading/) - Required Books Music of the Soul by Sidi al-Jamal Path to Allah by Sidi al-Jamal He Who Knows Himself Knows His Lord by Sidi al-Jamal The Tajwidi Qur'an transliterated by A. Nooruddeen Durkee (order from greenmountainschool.org) The Deeper Meaning Behind the Pillars of Islam by Sidi al-Jamal You can purchase these books from Sufimaster.org Recommended
- [Tao Healings with Master Sha](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/tao-healings-with-master-sha/) - Master Sha, who Ibrahim Jaffe calls a very powerful healer, is offering healing videos that you can rent for 1 month for $10 for the entire month. You can get a healing (or several) every day. Healings are for a specific issue or organ: depression, heart, back pain, etc. I have studied with Master Sha for Master Sha, who Ibrahim calls a very powerful healer, is offering healing videos that you can rent for 1 month for $10 for the entire month. You can get a healing (or several) every day. Healings are for a specific issue or organ: depression, heart, back pain, etc. I have studied with Master Sha for the last 5 years. I don't agree with everything that he teaches, but I do find him to be an excellent healer. He has put his highest healing power into these videos. The videos are only about 10 minutes long. He asks you to chant and to trace a calligraphy that he was drawn. It's worth checking out to see if you find it helpful. https://mastersha.store/collections/services Jumanah Deb Lindsey
- [Qur'anic Ayat of Healing](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/sufi-healings/quranic-ayat-of-healing-2/) - This healing requires a special kind of ink. The Sufi Gift shop has a special ink made with saffron. If you need to purchase it please call the gift shop at 707-965-0700 x 22. The cost was 20.00 each. You need to take a special promise to use this healing method. Please call 707-965-0700 to
- [Al Wazifa al- Mashishiyya](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/writing-the-stations/al-wazifa-al-mashishiyya/) - From Music of the Soul by Sidi Muhammad al-Jamal: "The Wazifa al-Mashishiyya is an exercise of deep spiritual importance. Revealed by the Prophet Muhammad, may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon him, it is the only piece of writing from the hand of Sidi 'Abd as-Salam Ibn al-Mashish. The knowledge of the secret
- [Fasting](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/ramadan/fasting/) - One of the requirements during Ramadan is fasting during daylight hours. This is a very difficult practice for many, especially when you don't live in a country where observing Ramadan and fasting is the norm. Everyone around you is eating and drinking all day and your employer may not be very understanding of the stressful
- [Remembrance](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/remembrance/) - Remembrance The very first healing and spiritual practice that I teach to my students is doing the "Remembrance". This is also called "Dhikr of the heart" by my guide, Sidi Muhammad al-Jamal, in Music of the Soul (MOS). This is a very easy practice to learn. It's one you can do anywhere or anytime, yet
- [Why Get Healings](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/first-healing/) - Before Your First Healing Before calling in for your first healing with me there are a few things I would like you to understand. You might already be familiar with some of these concepts. Since I don’t know your background, I just want to make sure you are prepared before our first session. First, why
- [Why Clean the Heart?](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/why-clean-the-heart/) - This is an excerpt from Music of the Soul, pages 26 and 27. The Love bismi'llah ir-rahman ir-rahim In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate When you find the love, you find yourself. The secret is in the love. You are the love, not another. Everything is in the love, and everyone needs
- [Give to Take](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/give-to-take/) - Give To Take I recently had a couple of small aha’s that helped me to understand Sidi’s phrase “give to take” in a deeper way. It will seem like I’m rambling a bit at first, but I promise I will get to the point eventually. The first aha came after a conversation with another woman.
- [Kirtin Kriya: Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation (For Memory Issues)](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/kirtin-kriya-sa-ta-na-ma-meditation-for-memory-issues/) - I was listening to an audio program from The Great Courses when I was doing a two hour drive on a regular basis. I wanted something to listen to besides music, so I purchased The Spiritual Brain: Science and Religious Experience by Andrew Newberg. The course is a discussion about scientists and doctors doing brain scans on
- [Wudu' (Ritual Washing) and Ghusl](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/rituals-and-prayers/) - One of the rituals you will probably do the most often is Al-Wudu'. Although wudu' does clean the outer body, its main goal is keeping the inner, subtle bodies clean. This ritual provides both the inner and outer cleansing that is necessary to stand in the Presence of the Divine. Wudu' is a state of
- [Healing of Unity in the Way of Allah](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/healing-of-unity-in-the-way-of-allah/) - *You must take a special promise before giving this healing. *Anyone out of wudu cannot give this healing 1. Make wudu and pray two rak'a. The healer should wear a head covering and it is recommended for the client, also. 2. Attach the protection prayer sheet to the client's back. If this is impossible,
- [Shaytanic Harm Healing](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/shaytanic-harm-healing/)
- [The Mirror Principle](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/the-mirror-principle/) - The Mirror Principle is one of my favorite teachings. It is key to really understanding self responsibility, acceptance, and forgiveness. When you get it, it will make your life have a lot less drama. I recorded a class I did on it several years ago. My understanding of this principle has deepened since then, but
- [About Me](http://debrawakitsch.com/about/) - Growing up I was an unhappy person. Never felt like I belonged here. Often wished I would just die. I tried all the traditional things that I thought would fill that hole in my heart. Married young (age 17), that didn't do it. Had a couple of kids, that wasn't it either. Tried religion;
- [Ho'oponopono](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/hooponopono/) - Ho'oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian healing practice, recently made more well known by Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len and Joe Vitale. The premise of Dr. Len's teaching is to take 100% responsibility for everything that happens in your life. He teaches that there is only one person in your life - you. Everyone else is a
- [Authentic Authorized Invocation](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/sufi-healings/authentic-authorized-invocation/) - The Mercy Circle prays every Monday and Thursday for people who need help with mental and emotional issues. To be put on the prayer list or to join the Mercy Circle, contact Shamsa Kara Houck at SufiShamsa@gmail.com or Rayhanah Elizabeth Shoop at elizabeth.shoop@gmail.com . If you'd like to join they ask for a 3
- [On the meaning of the Divine name, "Allah"](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/on-the-meaning-of-the-divine-name-allah/) - On the meaning of the Divine name, "Allah," from the Qur'anic comentary of Ruzbihan al-Baqli (d. 606 AH/1209 CE): Regarding Allah: Sahl said, “Allāh is the supreme name of God, the one that contains all the names. And between the alif (A) and the lām (l) of Allāh is a hidden letter that is utterly
- [La ilaha illa llah](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/la-ilaha-illa-llah/) - If you haven't read the teachings on The Remembrance yet, I would recommend you read those first and then come back to this teaching. One form of Remembrance is repeating the phrase la ilaha illa llah, "there is no god but God," or "there is nothing but God." I like the second translation better because
- [Prayers and Practices for the Dying and the Dead](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/prayers-and-practices-for-the-dying-and-the-dead/) - My beloved father who is currently 85 has been slowly dying from COPD. Recently he was diagnosed with lung cancer as well as advanced COPD and given less than six months to live. I reached out to my Sufi community for prayers and practices that we can do for other people who are dying or
- [Love in Islam by Alan Godlas](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/love-in-islam-by-alan-godlas/) - Three forms of "Merciful Love" (rahma) in Islam Qur'an: We only sent you [O Muhammad ] as merciful love for all the worlds (Surat al-Anbiya' 21:107) وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِلْعَالَمِينَ wa-ma arsalnaka illa rahmatan lil-'alamin While I have always felt, over the last forty years, that the translation of rahma as "mercy" was insufficient
- [Plunge into the Qur'an by Alan Godlas](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/plunge-into-the-quran-by-alan-godlas/) - Ibn 'Arabi: Plunge into the Qur'an Concerning the hadith:The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said, "The Qur'an was revealed according to seven [ways of reading the] words (aḥruf), for every word of those words, there is an outer and inner [dimension]; and for every word there is border (or limit/ḥadd) and for every border there is
- [On Trust by Alan Godlas](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/on-trust-by-alan-godlas/) - On Trust (with extensive additions): "Trust" in the way that people commonly use the word is different from true "trust" from a Sufi and Islamic perspective. Commonly people use the word "trust" to mean that you have an agreement or understanding with someone; and then you can relax and depend on them to follow through,
- [Be a Pole for Love](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/how-to-become-the-change-you-want-to-see-in-the-world/be-a-pole-for-love/) - Returning hate for hate (or any negative emotion for negative emotion) only keeps us stuck in darkness. When you see people spewing anger, violence, or hatred, consciously connect to your heart. Use your intention to send them love. They need love more than anything else in that moment. That is the only way to
- [Istikhara Prayer  The Guidance Prayer](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/istikara-prayer/) - Click on this link to see the prayer in PDF format. Istikhara Prayer Sa'id binYunus also said that after making the prayer, you could do Remembrance with the Quality Zahir, the Manifest. Repeat 1006 times. Or to see a much clearer, printable version here, click on the image below. According to the Seekershub.org: The
- [Authentic Authorized Invocation Prayer](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/sufi-healings/authentic-authorized-invocation/authentic-authorized-invocation-prayer/)
- [Tawbah (Repentance)](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/tawbah-repentace/) - In Music of the Soul, Sidi says tawbah (repentance) is a way that humans are able to reach the station where they can sit in the Presence of Allah and put on the clothes of Reality. There are 3 conditions for repentance. 1. Feel grief for what you have done. 2. You must stop doing
- [Tawbah Process with the Qualities](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/tawbah-repentace/tawbah-process-with-the-qualities/) - Do wudu Pray 2 rakats Repeat the following: audhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim (I seek refuge with Allah from the evil one, the rejected.) bismillah ir-rahman ir-rahim (In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate.) bismillah ash-shafi (say 3 times) (In the name of Allah, the Healer) Ya Allah Ya Alim (7 times) The
- [Okay to Beat Your Wife? by Linda Bogaert](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/okay-to-beat-your-wife-by-linda-bogaert/) - Does Qur'anic verse 4:34 "allow a superior husband to beat his inferior, disobedient wife?" If ever there has been a controversial verse in the Holy Qur'an, it certainly is verse 4:34. Used by opponents of Islam to label this religion woman-unfriendly (to put it mildly), Muslims themselves are struggling with interpreting it. For yes, let
- [Forgiveness](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/forgiveness/) - I have always struggled with forgiveness. I know by hanging onto my anger and resentment, it hurts me more than the person I am not forgiving. When I cling to past grievances, I am listening to my nafs/ego and listening to the darkness. When I hear that someone's Sufi name is Abdul Ghafur or other
- [First Tether Your Camel, Then Trust in God](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/trust-god-tie-up-your-camel/) - Trust God Tie Up Your Camel I've talked with a few students who have the opinion that all they need to do to be a good Sufi is to trust in God. Meaning they don't really have to "do" anything, God will just drop what they want in their laps. My experience says that that
- [How to Stay Connected to Sidi Now that He has Passed](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/the-guide/the-guide-2/sidis-passing/how-to-stay-connected-to-sidi-now-that-he-has-passed/) - I want to begin with a quote from Music of the Soul pages 177-178. This quote was not part of Sa'id's talk, but I think quite applicable. "The work of the student is to receive the mantle, the transmission of the way, from his guide as his guide ascends to God. You only know the
- [Hypnosis for Bad Habits](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/hypnosis-for-bad-habits/) - I have a Doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy (DOC). I helped hundreds of clients make changes in their lives to stop smoking, lose weight, reduce pain, etc. Even though hypnosis has nothing to do with the Sufi path, I am offering a few free guided meditations to help with these issues. Hypnosis works with the subconscious
- [Beginner's Homework](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/) - This is a structured breakdown of how to move through the materials week by week. Each week there will be assignments that will take approximately 3-4 hours of time to complete. There will be assignments in reading, writing, and recitation. I have also set up a process for you to memorize all 99 Qualities. You
- [How to do the Ritual Prayer as-Salah](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/how-to-do-the-ritual-prayer-as-salah/) - There are many parts to doing the Salah correctly. I will address each part of this prayer separately. The very last section of this page will give a link for a printable copy of the prayers to recite during salah. Topics we will cover are: Why do salah? Who should do salah? What do I
- [Energetically Clean Your Home](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/how-to-energetically-clean-your-home/) - Here are several things you can do to energetically clean your house. 1. Play Surah Baraqah (the second chapter in the Qur'an). It should be played 3 times to clean out all unwanted spirits. It is over 2 hours long. You can go to youtube and search for surah baqarah. There are recordings of it
- [Getting Guidance](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/getting-guidance/) - Once you set your intention to talk and walk with God, you will begin to get guidance. You were getting guidance before this, but you probably didn't consciously realize it. Once you consciously begin to ask for guidance, there will be three different voices that can respond. The three voices are: 1.The Voice of darkness
- [Surrender](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/surrender/) - The following is taken from an article channeled by Eva Pierrakos as dictated by her Pathwork guide. It is not based on Sufism, but is another example of the truth found in many other paths. This is about surrender, a necessary component if you want to do any spiritual walking. Surrender You often use the
- [Recitation of the Takbeer (Dhikr of His Greatness)](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/1324-2/) - Here is an audio recording done by Barry Nur Portney: Recitation of the Takbeer (The Dhikr of His Greatness) Allaahu Akbar : Allaahu Akbar : Allaahu Akbar Allah is Greatest, Allah is Greatest, Allah is Greatest, Laa-i-laaha-ill-Allaah There is no deity but Allah, Allaahu Akbar : Allaahu Akbar : wa lil-laahi-l-hamd There is no deity
- [Divine Qualities](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/) - Asma' al Husna Beautiful Names of Allah I love working with the Qualities. Just saying them out loud or silently in my heart helps me feel closer to God, and to know Him and myself better. I make it a practice to work with different Qualities about 20 minutes a day. This is in addition
- [Steps to Any Healing](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/steps-to-any-healing/) - This is a template on the steps to follow in any healing session. Invocation and Alignment - Begin with a prayer to invoke the presence of God and to deepen your intention to serve God and your client. Focus on being in alignment with what God wants for this person and for you in this
- [Hand of Allah Healing Method](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/sufi-healings/sufi-healing-methods/) - There are several healing methods that I learned from Sidi. You need to have walked to a deeper station in order to be able to handle some of them. The first one, anyone can do. It is called the "Hand of Allah" healing. You can do this particular healing on another person, animal, or other
- [Donate](http://debrawakitsch.com/contact-me/thank-you/) - If you would like to donate to defray some of the costs of publishing this website, you may donate via Paypal below. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you so much for your donation to Sufi Path to God. I appreciate your support and hope my site has been helpful in your spiritual walking. Jumanah
- [Relationship Healing](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/sufi-healings/relationship-healing/) - Our relationships are one of the highest priorities in our lives. Most problems in relationships come from partners desiring different things. In a holy relationship, the connection to God is the foremost concern. Below is a tool to identify where the bond of love may need strengthening. Sincerity - The partners in any relationship
- [Prophetic Surah Healing](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/sufi-healings/prophetic-surah-healing/) - Sahih Al Bukhari Vol7 Hadith # 644 Aisha, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said that whenever the prophet went to bed he used to recite Surah Al-Iklas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-as and then blow on his palms and pass them over his face and those parts of
- [Sufi Healings](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/sufi-healings/) - I will list the healing prayers available to use on this website. There are other Healings that work at an even deeper level, but they are only available to someone who has walked deeply (in the Soul stations or deeper). Some of these deeper healings also require that specific promises (bayat) have been made.
- [Treatment for the Breakdown of a Marriage](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/sufi-healings/treatment-for-the-breakdown-of-a-marriage/) - The person needs to make ablution (wudu) before going to sleep, and then the healer (mu'alij) recites into the two palms of his hands: Ayatu-l-Kursi (2:255), Suratu-n-Nas, (114) Suratu-l-Falaq (113), Suratu-l-'Ikhlas (112), and Suratu-l-Fatiha (1), and passes his hands over the body of the person 3 times, in the same way he would if he
- [Prayer Practice to Purify the Body, Heart, Soul, Spirit & Intellect](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/sufi-healings/prayer-practice-to-purify-the-body-heart-soul-spirit-intellect/) - This is a spiritual prayer cleansing process to be done after isha prayer. Start on a Thursday night when you won't be traveling. Pray two rakats with the following intention: "Oh Allah, please purify me. Please purify my body, heart, soul, spirit, and intellect. Then recite the following prayer 1,000 times preferably in Arabic: Ya
- [Healing Using Arabic Sacred Letters](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/sufi-healings/healing-using-arabic-sacred-letters/) - Each letter in the Arabic is a sacred world in itself. Each letter calls in a different energy. This healing uses these sacred letters to work very deeply. You can do this healing on your self, or long distance on another. If you do it on a group, it requires a minimum of 3 healers
- [Healing for Depression & Anxiety & Sadness](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/sufi-healings/healing-for-depression-anxiety/) - This healing brings happiness into your being and is a treatment for depression, anxiety, and sorrow. Say each phrase 3 times: Wahid (while you clap your hands in front of your heart - feel yourself breaking illusion and false belief with each clap) Wadud (while swinging arms from one side of the torso to the
- [Al-'Alim Healing Method](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/sufi-healings/al-alim-healing-method/) - Do 2 rak'a of prayer and have the intention of asking for healing for yourself or someone else. Say "Bismi-llahi-sh-Shafi. Ishfi anta Shafi." Say "Yaa Allah" 7 times. Say "Yaa 'Alim" 7 times. Say "Ishfi anta-sh-Shafi. La tatruku saqama." Then call the angels by saying the following 7 times: "Oh, my prophets, Oh my angels
- [Self Healing using the Qur'an](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/sufi-healings/self-healing-using-the-quran/) - Surahs/Verses to use for General Healing Suratu-l-Fatihah 1:1-7 Suratu-l Baqarah 2: 255 Ayat al kursi (1 ayat) Suratu-l Baqarah 2: 285 and 286 (the last 2 ayat of Surah Baqarah) Suratu-l-Iklas 112:1-4 Suratu-l-Falaq 113:1-5 Suratu-n-Nas 114:1-6 Directions for Using these Qur'anic Verses Repeat the surahs/verses 7 times each because the Prophet (SAWS) repeated verses for
- [Healership Ethics](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/steps-to-any-healing/healership-ethics/) - Creating Safe, Appropriate Relationships Anchor yourself in God and allow your words and actions to come from this holy place. In the beginning most of our actions come from the voices that are not from God. The important point is to have the intention and commitment to have God be your guide in all things.
- [Guidelines for Giving and Receiving Healings](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/steps-to-any-healing/guidelines-for-giving-and-receiving-healings/) - It is imperative that both the healer and the healee keep their appointments with each other or reschedule before the appointed time. Be polite with one another. A 24 hour notice for cancellation is the professional standard. The space that the healing is done in must be free of interruptions and allow both participants to
- [Becoming the Ears of Allah](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/steps-to-any-healing/becoming-the-ears-of-allah/) - As we grow into healers in the way of Allah, gradually all our human qualities are "washed" or unveiled until they become pure like the Qualities of God. One of the Qualities is "as-Sami'", the All Hearing. "He listens to all the prayers and sounds of creatures without disruption ... Nothing is beyond His
- [Alignment in a Healing Session](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/steps-to-any-healing/alignment-in-a-healing-session/) - Many times healers align with what they think is best for the client. This often means that they think they are healing the person and that the "thing" they are working on must be gone by the time the healing is over. The healer is listening to his/her own personality, cultural values, or deeply held
- [Tarawih Prayers](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/ramadan/tarawih-prayers-2/) - Tarawih Prayers (during Ramadan) It is recommended to perform the Tarawih each night of Ramadan. Tarawih is an optional sunnah salah of at least eight and up to twenty rak‘ahs performed after the isha prayer. These prayers can be offered alone, and it is preferred to offer them with a congregation when possible. Optimally, the entire Qur'an is
- [Teachings from Zakariyya ](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/teachings-from-zakariyya/) - My husband, Bob, was given the Sufi name Zakariyya when he took bay'at with Sidi. He is a great teacher, writer and healer. He has several gifts that he would like to offer you. Bob has studied the Law of Attraction (LOA) for many years. He co-authored a book with Joe Vitale called "The Midas
- [Aisha's Teaching on Acceptance](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/aishas-teaching-on-acceptance/) - When Aisha Cotton was here in Chicago, she gave a teaching on finding your purpose. There was one little section that she taught that was very simple, but to me - profound. It has made a big difference in how I approach my day, and how I approach healings especially. It's one of those things
- [Audio Selections from Sidi's Books](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/audio-selections-from-sidis-books/) - Recordings from "Music of the Soul" Recordings from "The Secret of the Love of God " Recordings from "He Who Knows Himself, Knows His Lord" Recordings from "Du'a from the Sixth Door from "The Migration of the Truthful Traveller" Recordings of "Wisdom of the Devoted" Recording of the Wazifah Recordings of "The Degree of the
- [Help with Pronunciation](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/help-with-pronunciation/) - Arabic is not my native language. I am not particularly good at learning new languages. I have included some recordings and some links to other sites that may help you with proper pronunciation of the Arabic prayers and Qualities. Shaykh Durkee includes a short pronunciation guide in his version of the Qur'an. Click on
- [Taking the Promise - Bay'at](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/the-guide/the-guide-2/taking-the-promise-bayat/) - The word used in the Arabic language for allegiance is bay'at, which means "taking hand." The practice is sanctioned in the Qur'an by Surah 48:10: "Verily, those who give thee their allegiance, they give it but to Allah Himself." It is used for the initiation ceremony specific to many Sufi orders. The following question is on page 33 of Fruits of the
- [Sufism](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/) - I will speak about Sufism, or tasawwuf, according to the Shadhiliyya branch of Sufism. Each branch of Sufism traces its history back to a particular teacher. This branch follows the teachings of Abu-l-Hasan ash-Shaduli who lived in Morocco in the 13th century. Sidi Abu-l-Hasan ash-Shadhuli taught that there is no difference between your spiritual life
- [The Guide ](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/the-guide/) - Who is the Guide from Music of the Soul byShaykh Muhammad Sa'id al-Jamal The guide, who shows you the way, is your brother. You cannot see the way if you do not know what you fell or what you are when you follow. You are the way of the truth. To walk in the way
- [Prayers](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/) - Every thought is a prayer. What kinds of prayers do you repeat each day? Masaru Emoto explained in his book, The Hidden Messages in Water, that when water was exposed to words, written or spoken aloud, that were negative; words like fool, Satan, I will kill you, etc., the crystals in the water would break
- [Sidi's Passing](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/the-guide/the-guide-2/sidis-passing/) - Wednesday, November 11, 2015, we received word that Allah, Glorious and Exalted is He, summoned His beloved slave back to His Divine Presence. Sidi passed away at approximately 2:30 pm Pacific Time from this worldly life into the next world due to complications from the stroke he had two weeks ago. In his last days,
- [Al Wird Daily Spiritual Practice](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/al-wird-daily-spiritual-practice/) - There are four main phrases. After each main phrase there is a phrase that is said only once. Each main phrase should be repeated according to the directions. 1. Astaghfir allahu al-azhim (100 repetitions) I ask God for forgiveness. 1a. La ilaha il-allahu al-hayy al-qayyum wa atouba ilay (say once) There is no God
- [Holy Month of Sha'ban Practices](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/holy-month-of-shaban-practices/) - The following was provided courtesy of the Green Mountain School. Holy Month of Sha’ban, the Month of the Prophet. Helpful Practices Fasting: It’s recommended to fast at least one day during the first fifteen days of Sha’ban, but forbidden during the latter fourteen or fifteen days of the month, unless it is your regular practice
- [Healing Uses of the 99 Names of Allah](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/healing-uses-of-the-99-names-of-allah/) - In his explanations of many of the Divine Qualities of Allah, Sidi also gives a remedy. These remedies are "prescriptions" on how to use the Quality to help with things like physical illness, fear, neediness, protection, etc. The University of Spiritual Healing and Sufism has put together a list of these remedies. The list is
- [4 Worlds of the Heart](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/4-layers-of-the-heart/) - According to the teachings of Sufism, Allah said, "Neither my heavens nor my earth can contain Me. Only the heart of my beloved can contain Me." The "heart" mentioned in this traditional saying is not the physical heart, but a metaphorical heart that is located in the body from the throat down to the solar
- [Audio Readings of Tafsir of Juz Amma ](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/audio-selections-from-sidis-books/audio-readings-of-tasfir-of-juz-amma/) - Tafsir of Juz Amma 1: Al-Fatiha pp.11-17 Tafsir of Juz Amma 2: Al-Fatiha pp.17-26 Tafsir of Juz Amma 3: Suratu-n-Nas Q114:1-6 Tafsir of Juz Amma 4: Suratu-l-Falaqa (Q113:1-5) and Suratu-l-Ikhlas (Q112:1-4) Tafsir of Juz Amma 5: Suratu-l-Masada Q111, Suratu-n-Nasr Q112 and Suratu-l-Kafirun Q109 Tafsir of Juz Amma 6: Suratu-l-Kawthar Q108 and Suratu-l-Maun Q109 Tafsir of Juz Amma 7: Suratu Quraysh (Q 106) and Suratu-l-Fil (Q 105) Tafsir of Juz Amma
- [Audio Readings from "Music of the Soul"](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/audio-selections-from-sidis-books/audio-selections-from-music-of-the-soul/) - I recorded this around the year 2003. Please forgive me for any mispronunciations of Arabic words. Arabic is not my native tongue and I was taught how to pronounce these words by others who were just learning Arabic as well. Music of the Soul Part One The Knowledge of the Sufi Path Tasawwuf Allahu Akbar
- [Audio Recording of "The Guide"](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/audio-selections-from-sidis-books/audio-recording-of-the-guide/) - The Guide 1: Teachings Stories and Descriptions of the Life of Shaykh Muhammad Al-Jamal, Introduction The Guide 2: What is Meant by the Perfect Man and who is this Person, Who and What is a Sufi, When You Find the Guide The Guide 3: The Notes on the Life of the Guide, Silsilah of the Guide The Guide 4: ​In God is
- [Audio Reading of "Wisdom For the Devoted"](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/audio-selections-from-sidis-books/audio-reading-of-wisdom-for-the-devoted/) - Wisdom For the Devoted 1: pp.7-16 Introduction The Position of Sufism in Islam Wisdom For the Devoted 2: Conduct Appropriate to the Way Engaging the Way of Sufism Wisdom For the Devoted 3: Never Object to Allah's Will Wisdom For the Devoted 4: Fearing Allah Wisdom For the Devoted 5:Sincerity and Devotion for Allah's Sake and Love for the Sake of Allah,
- [Do I have to become a Muslim?](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/do-i-have-to-become-a-muslim/) - Strictly speaking, the goal of this school is to make you a Muslim. The words Islam and Muslim come from the same 3 letter root word (s,l and m) in Arabic. Islam by definition means surrender and submission only to the one true creator. A Muslim by definition means one who surrenders and submits to
- [Halal vs Haram](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/halal-vs-haram/) - Generally in Islam, every object and action is considered halah (permissible) unless there is a prohibition of it in the Islamic scriptures. If it is forbidden in Islamic law (Shar'iah) then it is considered haram. The most common thing considered whether it is halal or not is food. The one meat that is considered haram
- [Surah Ya Sin](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/surah-ya-sin/) - There is a wonderful website that has the entire Qur'an online. It is Quran.com. If you want to listen to Ya Sin or recite along with Ya Sin, it is the 36th surah in the Qur'an. Here is the link that will take you directly to Ya Sin. It is written in Arabic and you
- [Ar Razzaq](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-s-w/ar-razzaq/) - Ar-Razzaq The Provider Exalted and Glorious Verily, Allah is the All-Provider. (51:58) This name is an attribute of Allah. All actions that lead to support are under the direction of the Real King, the Lord and Creator of all creation, and at His will and pleasure. As a sign of our gratitude for His beneficence
- [Al Hayy](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-hayy/) - Al-Hayy The Alive Exalted and Glorious His kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving. And He is the Most High, the Most Great. (2:255) Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped, but He), al-Hayyul-Qayyum (the ever Living, the One Who
- [Misc Short Prayers ](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/misc-short-prayers/) - Prayer of Gratitude Al-ḥamdu lillāh, Shukran Allah, la illah ila allah, Allahu akbar - Praise to God, Thanks be to Allah, There is no God but God, God is the Greatest. Repeat over and over again like a mantra."Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth, "You owe me." Look what happens with
- [Weeks 5-8](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/weeks-5-8/) - Week 5: Read: The Fatiha, the Fatiha (the Opener) and Why Get Healings. Read the Qualities: Bari', Musawwir, Ghaffar, plus Jalla Jala-ulah and Kafi. Add Bari, Musawwir, Ghaffar, to the 12 Qualities from last week. Now repeat all 15 Qualities in order several times a day until you can repeat all 15 easily. Ya Allah, Ya Rahman, Ya Rahim, Ya Malik, Ya Quddus, Ya Salam,
- [Audio Recording of The Wazifah](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/audio-selections-from-sidis-books/audio-recording-of-the-wazifah/) - Music of the Soul Pages 273-275 Music of the Soul Pages 276-278 Music of the Soul Pages 279-280 Music of the Soul Pages 281-282 Music of the Soul Pages 283-285 Music of the Soul Pages 285-288 Music of the Soul Pages 288-290 Music of the Soul Pages 291-292 Music of the Soul Pages 293-294 Music
- [Al 'Aliyy](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-aliyy/) - Al-‘Aliyy The Sublime Exalted and Glorious His Throne doth extend over the Heavens and the earth and He feeleth no fatigue in guarding and preserving them, for He is the Most High, the Supreme (in Glory). (2:255) We said: “Fear Not! For Thou indeed hast the upper Hand.” (20:68) They are but vain falsehood: Verily
- [Al Baqi](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-baqi/) - Al-Baqi He is the One Who in His Oneness is the Subsister of Eternal Existence and Who is described as being the Subsistent and the Pre-Existent, there being nothing face-to-face with His annihilation. He is subsistent without ending. So you who are Muslim, see Allah’s Favor in subsistence in the Hereafter, and beautify His names,
- [Al Ghafir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-ghafur/) - Al-Ghafir The Forgiver Exalted and Glorious You are our Protector; so forgive us and have mercy on us. You are the Best of those who forgive. (7:155) The Forgiver of sin, the Accepter of repentance, the Severe in punishment, the Bestower of favors. La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshiped, but
- [Al 'Allam](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-allam/) - Al-‘Allam The Omniscient Exalted and Glorious Know they not that Allah knows their secret ideas, and their najwa (secret counsels) and that Allah is the All-Knower of things unseen? (9:78) Say: “Verily my Lord sends down the Truth, the All-Knower of the Ghaib (Unseen).” (34:48) On the day when Allah will gather together
- [Al A'la](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-ala/) - Al-A’la The Most High Exalted and Glorious Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High. (87:1) This is another attribute of Allah which means the Most High. Allah is the Real King and above all. He is the Most High and Mighty. When the verse (87:1) was revealed, the Messenger of Allah,
- [Al Akram](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-akram/) - Al-Akram The Most Bounteous Exalted and Glorious Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous. (96:3) This attribute of Allah means the Most Bounteous, Most Generous. Allah sustains all the creation and bestows His favors upon His servants. It is from the Kindness of Allah that He revealed the Holy Qur’an for the guidance
- [The Religion from Music of the Soul - 5 Pillars of Islam](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/the-religion-from-music-of-the-soul/) - The Religion Bismi'llah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate In this time, if you want to walk in the way, the way of the Prophet, you must be a real believer (Muslim). What I mean by this word is one who gives everything to be a slave for his God.
- [Ramadan](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/ramadan/) - What is Ramadan? - by Rahma Trixie Bernard Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar . It is the most important month of the year. Ramadan is the month of the soul. Divine Compassion descends upon those who observe it. During Ramadan the believers turn to Allah seeking His mercy, forgiveness, and
- [Al Wird with a Partner](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/al-wird-daily-spiritual-practice/al-wird-with-a-partner/) - Sit facing each other with your knees touching. One person puts their hands on the other's knees (knees energetically lead up to the heart). The other person uses their prayer beads to count the repetitions of each phrase. Both relax, open their hearts and connect from the deepest heart space with each other. This practice
- [Nighttime Tawbah Cleansing Process](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/nighttime-tawbah-cleansing-process/) - Start on the first Sunday night in the next Islamic month (dhu-lqi'dah). The internet should give you that information. In 2007 this was on November 11. Start the practice after 'isha prayer. Recite "astaghfiru allah al-'dhim wa atubu ilayhi" 3000 times on Sunday night, and on the following Thursday night and the following Sunday. (in
- [Salah in Congregation ](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/how-to-do-the-ritual-prayer-as-salah/salah-in-congregation/) - Salah in Congregation by Said bin Yunus A congregation makes salah while standing in rows. The rows need to be as straight as possible with each beloved lined up shoulder to shoulder, foot to foot with those on both their left and right. Before the prayer starts, it is a good idea for everyone
- [How to Walk](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/howtowalk/) - How To Walk The main way I have found to continue walking no matter what happens in life, is by doing the practices. You don’t have to spend hours and hours each day doing them, just do them regularly. I made a list of all the practices I try to do. Pick out just a
- [Deeper Meaning Behind Salat Movements](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/how-to-do-the-ritual-prayer-as-salah/deeper-meaning-behind-salat-movements/) - Based on the chapter titled, "As-Salat The Ritual Prayer", from The Deeper Meaning Behind the Pillars of Islam by Sidi Muhammad al-Jamal. "Know my beloved, that the prayer, which is the most elevated of ranks, is the means by which the seeker can reach to proximity. The Arabic word, as-salat, comes from the stem silla, meaning connection,
- [Khalwah Prayer Retreat](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/khalwah-prayer-retreat/) - Khalwah, in most Sufi traditions,means retreat or withdrawal from the world. For us, this practice is an all night silent prayer retreat under the guidance of Sidi or one of his appointed teachers. This sacred offering is a means of walking deeply and letting go of old thought forms and patterns of the nafs. Many
- [Enlightenment](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/enlightenment/) - What is Enlightenment? This is one of those questions that is very difficult to answer because you are trying to find words that articulately describe a state. There are different terms used in different paths that mean similar things. In addition to Enlightenment, there is God Realization, Nirvana, and Being One with God. I’m sure
- [Zawiyah - Spiritual Retreat](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/zawiyyah/) - A spiritual retreat, called Zawiyah, is a holy opportunity to walk closer to God. Students are guided to move beyond the patterns and beliefs that keep their hearts from knowing God’s love. It is a time for greater silence, rest, and to be deeply held in love. Through traditional Sufi practices such as remembrance, prayer,
- [The True Jihad - Al-Mujahada](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/the-true-jihad-al-mujahada/) - Many Muslims think that the jihad refers to literally waging war with the infidels or unbelievers. They apply it to the outside world. The true jihad, al-mujahada, is an inside war. It is about struggling with waging war with the parts inside of us that are not aligned with the truth. Sidi discusses this war
- [Start Here](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/) - The first part of this program will focus on your spiritual walking, helping you to move from station to station until your reach the fana' (God realization). The second part of this program will focus more on learning different healing methods. These healing methods are very powerful and you need to have reached a deep
- [Think of Allah at All Times](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/think-of-allah-at-all-times/) - Here are some short prayers to say whenever you are doing the listed activity. This list was published by Mr. Abdul Jalil of the Al-Huda Islamic Center in Athens, GA. When starting to do something: Say: Bis-millah In the name of Allah When intending to do something: Say: Insha-Allah If Allah wills When something is
- ['Ayatu-l-Kursi The Sign of the Throne](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/ayatu-l-kursi-the-sign-of-the-throne/) - 'Ayatu-l-Kursi The Sign of the Throne The Cow:255 Allahu laa 'ilaha illa hu Al Hayyu- l- Qayyum - Allah No Deity except Him, The Ever Living, the Eternally Present La ta'khudhuhu sinatunw-wa la nawm - He is taken neither by slumber nor by sleep Lahu ma fis-samawati wama fil-'ard - To Him belongs all that
- [Al-Ikhlas - The Highest Trust](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/al-ikhlas-the-highest-trust/) - Many beloveds have difficulty accepting and forgiving their own mistakes. Sidi, in this chapter from Music of the Soul explains that mistakes are our opportunity to know Allah as the Great Forgiver, the God of Mercy and Guidance. He goes as far as to say that mistakes are a gate to righteousness. Please read about
- [Hajj](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/hajj/)
- [Ramadan This Year](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/ramadan/ramadan-2014/) - Based on sighting of the moon in United States, in 2014, Ramadan will start in North America on Sunday, the 29th of June. Note that in the Muslim calender, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observing Muslims will celebrate Ramadan on the sunset of Saturday, the 28th of June. Although Ramadan
- [Lailat al-Qadr - Night of Power](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/ramadan/lailat-al-qadr-night-of-power/) - Lailat al-Qadr is the Night of Power or destiny. It is the night in which the angel Jibra'il first brought the revelation of the Qur'an to Muhammad (saws). (Surat al-Qadr:97) inna anzalnahu fi lailat al qadr - Indeed, We have sent down this message on the NIght of Power. wama anzalanahu fi lailat al
- [Witr Prayer ](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/ramadan/witr-prayer/) - Witr Prayer (The Odd-numbered and Final Night Prayer) Al-witr, the final night salah, is a worship consisting of an odd number of rak‘ahs of prayer: minimally three rak‘ahs and optimally up to 11. Witr is the final prayer of the night's worship, meaning that it is performed either after sunnah prayers that follow ‘Isha if one is finished praying until the morning; or after Tahajjud if one rises
- [Tahajjud Night Vigil Prayers](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/ramadan/tahajjud-night-vigil-prayers/) - Tahajjud (The Night Vigil Prayer) Nafl salah, or un-obligatory worship at night, is a confirmed sunnah, a regular and unchanging practice of the Prophet Muhammad, blessings and peace of Allah be upon him. It is said that worship in the quiet hours of the night was personally obligatory upon the Prophet but upon no one
- [Short Arabic Prayers](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/short-arabic-prayers/) - Click on each page for full size version to print.
- [Supplication for Opening of Provision & Solution of Difficulties](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/supplication-for-opening-of-provision-solution-of-difficulties/) - Here is a audio recording of this prayer done by Barry Nur Portney: 'Audhu Bi-llahi -S-Sami'i-L-'Alimi Mina-Sh-Shaytani-R-Rajim - I take refuge in Allah, the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing, from the accursed shaytan. Bismi-llahi-R-Rahmani-R-Rahim - By the Name of Allah The Universally Merciful, The Singularly Compassionate Ya 'Allahu Ya 'Ahadu Ya Wahidu Ya Mowjud -
- [Jumu'ah](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/how-to-do-the-ritual-prayer-as-salah/jumuah/) - You can join Jumu'ah prayers with the SSC mosque every Friday at 2 PM PDT. There is an archive of past Jumu'ah sermons available from SSC. Use this link to access these recordings from 2009 to present day. This link also includes directions on how to join the call every Friday if you'd like.
- [Seven Stations of the Nafs ](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/seven-stations-of-the-nafs/) - I created a chart from Sidi's books that is a summary of each of the stations. It includes the attributes of each station, as well as what Quality needs to be recited in order to move to the next station. You will need to click on the link below in order to view this chart
- [Weeks 33 - 36](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/weeks-33-36/) - Week 33: Read: Continuing with reading from Music of the Soul, read "Al-Hajj Al-Akbar" to "Worship Your God So That You May Be Certain." (Total of about 11 pages.) Since these are available on audio, you can listen to them as well. Now repeat all 99 Qualities (plus Allah for 100) in order several times a day until you
- [Weeks 29 - 32](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/weeks-29-32/) - Week 29: Read: Continuing with reading from Music of the Soul, read "Az Zuhd" up to "Adam." (Total of about 15 pages.) Since these are available on audio, you can listen to them as well. Read the Qualities: Muqsit, Jami’, and Ghaniyy. Add Muqsit, Jami’, and Ghaniyy to the 86 Qualities from last week. Now repeat all 89 Qualities in order several times a
- [4 Quls & Short Surahs for Salat](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/4-quls-short-surahs-for-salat/) - These are four short surahs from the Qu'ran. They are often used in healings and in making salat. It is very helpful for you to memorize them. They best way to memorize them is to use them in your salat practice every day. Al-'Ikhlas, al-Falaq, and an-Nas are frequently recited together. It is recommended that
- [Traveling Prayers](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/how-to-do-the-ritual-prayer-as-salah/traveling-prayers/) - The Prayer Of A Travelling Person (Musafir) Islam is a religion full of mercy, and because of the hardships and inconveniences which a person usually undergoes during travels, Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) has made certain concessions to the traveler. One of these concessions is that traveler may shorten some of the obligatory prayers. Allah says
- [Orison of the Sea Hizbu-l-Bahr](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/orison-of-the-sea-hizbu-l-bahr/) - This prayer is also called Litany of the Sea by Shaykh 'Ali Abu'l Hasan ash-Shadhdhuli who received it in a dream (ru'ya) from the inspiration ('ilham) of Sayidina Muhammad, alayhee salaam. He spoke of the hizb as the instrument of protection and prevention. He said that if it was read in any place, that place
- [The Qur'an Audio](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/the-quran-audio/) - You can download the entire Qur'an with one click recited by Muhammad Siddiq al-Minshawi.
- [Du'a' From the Sixth Door from "The Migration of the Truthful Traveller"](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/dua-from-the-sixth-door-from-the-migration-of-the-truthful-traveller/) - These du'a are also available as an audio recording, which includes the additional readings from the book. Click here if you would like to listen to these du'a. May Allah make us among those who are supported in their following of the path of His unity and may He guide us to the straight way
- [Du'a with the 99 Qualities](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/dua-with-the-99-qualities/) - According to muslimwiki.com,"the term dua (Arabic: دُعاء du‘ā’, plural ad‘iya) is the Arabic word for supplication in Islam. Dua is a verbal noun that literally means 'call'. Islamically, it refers to a verbal prayer." My guide, Sidi, gave a list of 99 du'a, using the Qualities as a new practice for 2013. He suggested these du'a, along with du'a from the "Sixth Door
- [Sufi Name](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/sufi-name/) - What’s In A Name When a student makes a commitment to accept a spiritual guide as their teacher, they take bay'ah with that teacher, also called taking hand. This is a rite where you literally hold the guides hand and promise to follow his teachings and the teachings of the prophets. Once the promise or
- [The Fatiha](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/the-fatiha/) - The Fatiha is the opening chapter of the Qur'an. It is recited as part of as-salah, obligatory 5 times a day prayer. It is one of the first prayers you need to memorize. It not only opens the Qur'an, but it also sets the intention to open your heart. I was taught to say the
- [How to Become the Change You Want to See in the World](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/how-to-become-the-change-you-want-to-see-in-the-world/) - How to Become the Change You Want to See in the World - by Abdul Rahim Keeley Most of us are familiar with the famous saying of the great peace activist Mahatma Gandhi that tells us, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” With all of the wars and strife that
- [Audio Readings from "The Secret of the Love of God"](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/audio-selections-from-sidis-books/audio-readings-from-the-secret-of-the-love-of-god/) - These recordings were done in 2013-2014 by one of Sidi's students, Barry Nur Portney, who is a quiet Sufi from Maine. 22.1 22.2 23.1 23.2
- [Writing The Stations](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/writing-the-stations/) - What are the Stations of the Heart? Your heart is the spiritual center of your being. Your heart is also a doorway to the Divine Reality. The Sufis teach that the heart has seven stations. Each of these stations is associated with one of the spiritual stages of the Sufi Path. In Sufism, walking through
- [Weeks 45 - 48](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/weeks-45-48/) - Week 45: Read: Continuing with reading from Music of the Soul, read "The Meaning of the Beauty to Concerning the Stations of the Followers." (Total of about 10 pages.) Pick one Quality daily at random. If you have a Qualities book, just let the book fall open to a page. If you don't have a Qualities
- [Weeks 49 - 52](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/weeks-49-52/) - Week 49: Read: Let's start our next book, He who Knows Himself Knows His Lord. Start on page 5 and read to page 16. (10 pages) Also read Khalwah Prayer Retreat. Pick one Quality daily at random. If you have a Qualities book, just let the book fall open to a page. If you don't have
- [Weeks 41 - 44](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/weeks-41-44/) - Week 41: Read: Continuing with reading from Music of the Soul, start reading at "The Mother of Books" and read to "The Necessity of Knowing the Prophets." (Total of about 12 pages.) Pick one Quality daily at random. If you have a Qualities book, just let the book fall open to a page. If you don't
- [Weeks 37 - 40](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/weeks-37-40/) - Week 37: Read: Continuing with reading from Music of the Soul, start at "Haqa'iq al-Mawjudati Hiyya" to the "Wazifa." (Total of about 14 pages.) Pick one Quality daily at random. If you have a Qualities book, just let the book fall open to a page. If you don't have a Qualities book, print out the list
- [Weeks 17 -20 ](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/weeks-17-20/) - Week 17: Read: We're going to start at the beginning of Music of the Soul and read it straight through. Read "The Knowledge of the Sufi Path", "Tasawwuf", "Allahu Akbar", "Washing with the Truth," and "There is No God but Allah." (Total of about 10 pages.) Since these are available on audio, you can listen to
- [Weeks 25-28](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/weeks-25-29/) - Week 25: Read: Continuing with reading from Music of the Soul, read "Al-Hadrat al-Itlaq" (Secret 6) to "How Do I Speak to My God." (Total of about 12 pages.) Since these are available on audio, you can listen to them as well. Read the Qualities: Awwal, Akhir, Zahir and Batin. These four Qualities are often recited together. Add Awwal,
- [Weeks 21- 24](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/weeks-21-24/) - Week 21: Read: Continuing with reading from Music of the Soul, read "Al-Lawamma," (Nafs 2) through "Al-Khawf" (Heart 4). (Total of about 10 pages.) Since these are available on audio, you can listen to them as well. Read the Qualities: Hayy, Qayyum, and Wajid. Add Hayy, Qayyum, and Wajid to the 62 Qualities from last week. Now repeat
- [Weeks 9-12](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/weeks-9-12/) - Week 9: Read: The Stations in Path to Allah. Read the Qualities: Sami', Basir, Hakam, plus Mannan and Malik. Add Sami', Basir, and Hakam to the 26 Qualities from last week. Now repeat all 29 Qualities in order several times a day until you can repeat all 29 easily. Ya Allah, Ya Rahman, Ya Rahim, Ya Malik, Ya Quddus, Ya Salam, Ya Mu'min,
- [After Prayer Practice](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/how-to-do-the-ritual-prayer-as-salah/after-prayer-practice/) - Tasbih-after prayer practices Click here if you want a PDF printout. Or you can print out the 2 pages below.
- [Salat Instruction Handout](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/how-to-do-the-ritual-prayer-as-salah/salat-instruction-handout/)
- [The Degree of the Woman in the Religion of Islam](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/audio-selections-from-sidis-books/the-degree-of-the-woman-in-the-religion-of-islam/) - These recordings were done in 2013-2014 by one of Sidi’s students, Barry Nur Portney, who is a quiet Sufi from Maine. Pages 1-11 Pages 12 - 17 Pages 18 - 22 Pages 23 - 27 Pages 27 - 32 Pages 32 - 36 Pages 36 - 41 Pages 42 - 46 Pages 46 - 50 Pages
- [Weeks 1-4](http://debrawakitsch.com/homework-schedule-2/homework-schedule/weeks-1-4/) - Week 1: Read: Remembrance, Ho'oponopono, La ilaha illa llah, Writing the Stations, Divine Qualities, Help with Pronunciation and Prayer Beads. Read the Qualities: Allah, Rahman, Rahim, Akram, A'la. Memorize the first 3 Qualities in order: Ya Allah, Ya Rahman, Ya Rahim. Practice repeating these 3 Qualities several times a day until you have them memorized in order. You will be learning more than 99
- [Eid al-Adha](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/eid-al-adha/)
- [Eid al-Fitr](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/ramadan/eid-al-fitr/)
- [Khalwa  Spiritual Retreat](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/ramadan/khalwa-spiritual-retreat/)
- [Ad Darr An Nafi'](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/ad-darr-an-nafi/) - Ad-Darr An-Nafi’ Ad-Darr An-Nafi’ is the Withholder of Benefit. He is the Assessor of harm to whomever He desires as He desires, and He is the One who destines goodness to whomever He desires as He desires. All this is from what has been determined in His Wisdom of His detaining. So let us
- [Group Dhikr](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/group-dhikr/) - How to Make Dhikr in a Group - Published by Sidi Muhammad Press This way, the Tariq Shadhdhuliyya is the way of the person who forgets all things and returns back to the truth as in the beginning. You sit with beloveds together in a circle and recite al-wird ( a litany of three parts), with
- [Prayer for Peace](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/prayer-for-peace/) - Allahumma anta as-salam wa minka as-salam wa 'alaika ya'udu salam. Tabarakta rabana wa ta 'alayta ya dhul jalali wal-ikram. (palms opened upwards) Oh Allah You are the Peace, and from You comes the Peace. Give us the Peace. Blessed art Thou the most High O Lord of majesty and bounty.
- [Al Wakil](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-w-z/al-wakil/) - Al-Wakil The Trustee Exalted and Glorious The people (hypocrites) said, “Verily, the people have gathered against you, therefore fear them.” But it only increased them in faith and they said, “Allah Alone is Sufficient for us and He is the Best Disposer of affairs for us.” (3:173) Such is Allah, your Lord! La ilaha
- [Al Matin](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/al-matin/) - Al-Matin The Firm Exalted and Glorious Verily, Allah is the All-Provider, Owner of Power, the Most Strong. (51:58) This name, the Firm is one of the Names of Allah, the Eternal and Everlasting, which clearly indicates that He is the Almighty Being Who controls the entire universe and all creation without effort. Allah is
- [4 Archangels Circle Prayer](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/4-archangel-circle-prayer/) - To print, click on the image.
- [Al Qarib](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w-2/al-qarib/) - Al-Qarib The Ever Near Exalted and Glorious When my slaves ask you (Oh Muhammad, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) concerning Me, then answer them, I am indeed Near to them by My Knowledge. I respond to the invocations of the supplicant when he calls on Me. (2:186) He brought
- [Al Qahir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w-2/al-qahir/) - Al-Qahir The Omnipotent Exalted and Glorious He is the Irresistible (Supreme) over His slaves, and He sends guardians over you, until when death approaches one of you, Our messengers take his soul, and they never neglect their duty. (6:61) He is the Omnipotent over His slaves, and He is the Wise, the Knower. (6:18)
- [Al Hafidh](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-hafizh/) - Al-Hafidh The Preserver Exalted and Glorious Verily proofs have come to you from your Lord, so whosoever sees will do so for the good of his own self, and whosoever blinds himself will do so to his own harm, and I (Muhammad, may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) am not a watcher over
- [Al Qadir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/al-qadir-2/) - Al-Qadir The Able Exalted and Glorious Say: “Allah is certainly Able to send down a sign, but most of them know not.” (6:37) Say: “He has power to send torment on you from above and from under your feet, or to cover you with confusion.” (6:65) See they not that Allah, who created
- [Sufi Chart of Terms](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/31-2/) - Sufi Chart for Terms in Sidi's books Source of Terms First Dimension Second Dimension Third Dimension (Fourth Dimension) People of the: Beginning Middle End Those who are Seekers Travelers/Walkers Arrived Rank of the: Common Elect Elect of the Elect (28 Stations) Stations: Nafs (self) Qalb (heart) Ruh (soul) Sirr (secret) Stage of Path: Shari
- [Al Fatiha (the Opener)](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/al-fatiha-the-opener/) - Suratu-l-Fatihah Bismi-llahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim - In the Name of Allah, the Universally Merciful, the Singularly Compassionate Al-Hamdu-li-llahi rabbi-l-'alamin - Praise be to Allah, Lord of all the Worlds Ar-Rahmani-r-Rahim - the Universally Merciful, the Singularly Compassionate Maliki Yowmi-d-din. - Master of the Day of Judgment 'Iyyaka Na'budu wa 'iyyyaka nasta'in - You alone we worship, and You
- [Al 'Adl](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-adl/) - Al-‘Adl He has made it impossible for Himself to be unjust, and he made it forbidden for His slaves. He is not blemished by injustice in His laws and actions. He gives everyone His rights. So be just in your judgments and in your actions. From: The Children Around the Table of Allah
- [Healing](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/)
- [Al Halim](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-halim/) - Al-Halim The Clement Exalted and Glorious Allah will not call you to account for that which is unintentional in your oaths, but He will call you to account for that which your hearts have earned. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most-Forbearing. (2:225) The seven heavens and the earth and all that is there-in, glorify Him
- [Audio Du'a from the Sixth Door in "The Migration of the Truthful Traveller"](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/audio-selections-from-sidis-books/dua-from-the-sixth-door-in-migration-of-the-truthful-traveller/) - The audio recordings were done in 2013-2014 by one of Sidi’s students, Barry Nur Portney, who is a quiet Sufi from Maine. He reads the dua and includes the added explanation from the book. Migration Duas 1-6 Migration Duas 7-14 Migration Duas 15-21 Migration Duas 22-28 Migration Duas 29-36 Migration Duas 37-end
- [Divine Qualities K - M](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/) - Al Khaliq Al Khallaq Al Latif Al Llah Al Majid Al Majid Al Malik Al Malik Al Mulk Al Mannan Al Matin Al Mawla Al Mu'akhkhir Al Mubdi' Al Mubin For help with pronunciation of these Qualities, Barry Nur Portnoy has provided the following recording.
- [Divine Qualities H - K](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/) - Al Hakim The Wise Al Halim The Clement Al Hamid The Praiseworthy Al Haqq The Truth Al Hasib The Reckoner Al Hayy The Alive Al Jabbar The Irresistible Al Jalil Lord of Majesty and Might Al Jalla Jala-luh His the Majesty of Majesty Al Jami' The Gatherer Al Kabir The Most Great Al Kafi The
- [Divine Qualities B - H](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/) - Al Basir The All Seeing One Al Basit Source of Expansion Al Batin The Hidden Ad Darr Withholder of Benefits Ad Dhal Jalali wal-Ikram Lord of Majesty and Honor Al Fatir The Creator Al Fattah The Opener Al Ghaffar The Great Forgiver Al Gafir The Most Forgiving Al Ghafur The All Forgiving Al Ghalib The
- [Divine Qualities A - B](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/) - Allah Al 'Adl The Just Al 'Afuw The Pardoner Al Ahad The One Al Akhir The Last Al Akram The Most Bounteous Al A'la The Most High Al 'Alim The All Knowing Al 'Aliyy The Sublime Al 'Allam The Omniscient Al Awwal The First Al 'Azhim The Great Al Aziz The Exalted in Might Al
- [Audio Readings from "He Who Knows Himself, Knows His Lord"](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/audio-selections-from-sidis-books/audio-readings-from-he-who-knows-himself-knows-his-lord/) - These recordings were done in 2013-2014 by one of Sidi’s students, Barry Nur Portney, who is a quiet Sufi from Maine. He Who Knows Himself Knows His Lord Chapter One He Who Knows Himself Knows His Lord Chapter Two He Who Knows Himself Knows His Lord Chapter Three
- [Ash Shakir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-s-w/ash-shakir/) - Ash-Shakir The Appreciative Exalted and Glorious And whoever does good voluntarily, the verify Allah is All-Appreciative, All-Knower. (2:158) Why should Allah punish you if you have thanked Him and have believed in Him. And Allah is Ever All-Appreciative, All-Knowing. (4:147) Allah does not like that the evil should be uttered in public except
- [Ar Rabb](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w-2/ar-rabb/) - Ar-Rabb The Sustainer Exalted and Glorious All the praises and thanks be to Allah, Rabb al-‘Alamin (the Lord of the worlds – mankind, jinn, and all that exists.) (1:2) He said: “Oh my Lord! I have power only myself and my brother, so separate us from the people who are the fasiqun (rebellious and
- [An Nasir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/an-nasir/) - An-Nasir The Helper Exalted and Glorious Know you not that it is Allah to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth? And besides Allah you have neither Wali (Protector) nor any helper. (2:107) And if you were to follow their desires after what you have received of Knowledge, then you would
- [Al Mutakallim](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/al-mutakallim/) - Al Mutakallim - The Speaker
- [Al Musta'an](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/al-mustaan/) - Al-Musta’an One Who Is Called Upon For Help Exalted and Glorious He said, “My Lord! Judge You in truth, Our Lord is the Most Gracious, Whose help is to be sought against that which you attribute!” (21:112) This name is an attribute of Allah meaning the One Who Is Called Upon For Help.
- [Al Mubin](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/al-mubin/) - Al-Mubin The Manifest Exalted and Glorious On that day, Allah will pay them the recompense of their deeds in full, and they will know that Allah, He is the Manifest Truth. (24:25) This attribute of Allah is the True Light of which all physical light is merely a type or a kind. Allah
- [Al Mawla](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/al-mawla/) - Al-Mawla The Protector Exalted and Glorious Our Lord! Put not on us a burden greater than we have strength to bear. Pardon us and grant us forgiveness. Have mercy on us. You are our Mawla (Protector), and give us victory over the disbelieving people. (2:286) And if they turn away, then know that Allah
- [Al Khallaq](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/al-khallaq/) - Al-Khallaq The Creator Exalted and Glorious Is not He who created the heavens and the earth able to create the like of them? Yes, indeed! He is the All-Knowing Supreme Creator. (36:81) Verily, your Lord is the All-Knowing Creator. (15:86) This name is one of the 99 attributes of Allah. He is the
- [Al Kafil](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-kafil/) - Al-Kafil The Surety Exalted and Glorious And fulfill the covenant of Allah when you have made a covenant with Him, and break not your oaths after you have confirmed them – and indeed you have appointed Allah your surety. (16:91) This name is one attribute of Allah which means the Surety. Allah is the
- [Al Kafi](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-kafi/) - Al-Kafi The Sufficient Exalted and Glorious Is not Allah Sufficient for His slave? Yet they try to frighten you with those besides Him! And whom Allah sends astray, for him there will be no guide. (39:36) This name is an attribute of Allah which means the Sufficient. The righteous man will find Allah enough
- [Al Jalla Jala-luh](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-jalla-jala-luh/) - Al Jalla Jala-luh - His the Majesty of Majesty
- [Al Hafiyy](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-hafiyy/) - Al-Hafiyy The Most Gracious Exalted and Glorious Ibrahim said, “Peace be on you! I will ask Forgiveness of my Lord for you. Verily He is unto me Ever Most Gracious.” (19:47) This name is an attribute of Allah which signifies that He is well disposed to, favorable to, and good to His servants. Allah
- [Al Ghalib](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-ghalib/) - Al-Ghalib The Predominant Exalted and Glorious And Allah has full power and control over His affairs, but most of men know not. (12:21) This name is an attribute of Allah which means the Predominant. Allah is full of might and majesty and is able to enforce His will. Allah Allah Allah From: The
- [Al Fatir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-fatir/) - Al-Fatir The Creator Exalted and Glorious Say: “Shall I take for a Waliy (Helper, Protector) any other than Allah, the Creator (Maker) of the heavens and the earth?” (6:14) Oh my Lord! You have indeed bestowed on me of the sovereignty, and taught me something of the interpretation of dreams – the (Only) Creator
- [As  Sabur](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-s-w/as-sabur/) - As-Sabur He Who is the Patience is the Gentle One Who does not through hostility send disobedience. He is the Forgiver Who delays chastisement, but is prompt in receiving the faint-hearted and dispirited. So submit to being an example of patience in your life, and follow what Allah loves of those who are patient
- [Al Warith](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-w-z/al-warith/) - Al-Warith The Inheritor Exalted and Glorious And certainly We! We it is Who give life, and who cause death, and We are the Inheritors. (15:23) This name is an attribute of Allah which means the Inheritor. To Allah belongs the heritage of the heavens and the earth. Allah is called so because all things
- [Al Badi'](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-badi/) - Al-Badi’ The Originator Exalted and Glorious The Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it: “Be!” – and it is. (2:117) He is the Originator of the heavens and the earth. How can He have children when He has no wife? He created all things,
- [Al Hadi](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-hadi/) - Al-Hadiy The Guide Exalted and Glorious Thus have We made for every Prophet an enemy among the mujrimun (disbelievers). But Sufficient is your Lord as a Guide and Helper. (25:31) This name is an attribute of Allah of guidance to the right path. This guidance pours forth as the guidance of Allah for all
- [An Nur](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/an-nur/) - An-Nur The Light Exalted and Glorious Indeed, there has come to you from Allah a light, and a plain Book. (5:15) So those who believe in him (Muhammad, alayhi salam) honor him, help him, and follow the light which has been sent down with him. (7:157) They want to extinguish Allah’s Light with
- [Ad Darr](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/ad-darr/) - Ad-Darr An-Nafi’ Exalted and Glorious Ad-Darr An-Nafi’ is the Withholder of Benefit. He is the Assessor of harm to whomever He desires as He desires, and He is the One who destines goodness to whomever He desires as He desires. All this is from what has been determined in His Wisdom of His detaining. So
- [Al Mu'tin Al Mani'](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/al-mutin-al-mani/) - Al-Mu’tin Al-Mani’ Al-Mu’tin Al-Mani’ is the Giver of Meanings. He is the One Who gives everything whatever it has of goodness, and Who withholds this giving from whomever He wishes, and cuts off their yearning. So learn how to exercise restraint under what He destines for you. Surrender to His orders, and thank Him
- [Al Mu'ti](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/al-muti/) - Al Mu'ti Al-Mu'ti is the one who is the cause of all causes. It is a form of 'ata'ullah, which meas gift of God. This gift is behind the whole chain of events. It is the ultimate cause of all existence. All manifested being, as well as all unmanifested being, is the effect of this
- [Al Mughni](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-mughni/) - Al-Mughni Al-Mughni is the Enricher Who is the Giver of richness to His slaves. He enriches whomever He wills, and Suffices whomever He wishes of His slaves. So turn to Him in all your worship so that your endeavor will be because of your total need of Him. From: The Children Around the
- [Al Ghaniyy](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-ghani/) - Al-Ghaniyy The Self Sufficient, the Rich One Exalted and Glorious And Lord is Rich (Self-Sufficient), full of Mercy; if He wills, He can destroy you, and in your place make whom He wills as your successors. (6:133) They say: “Allah has begotten a son!” Glory is to Him! He is Rich (Free of all
- [Al Jami'](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-jami/) - Al-Jami’ The Gatherer Exalted and Glorious Surely, Allah will collect the hypocrites and disbelievers all together in Hell. (4:140) Our Lord! Verily, it is You Who will gather mankind together on the Day about which there is no doubt. Verily, Allah never breaks His Promise. (3:9) Allah is One who collects thins and
- [Al Muqsit](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-muqsit/) - Al-Muqsit The Equitable One Who is Just in His Wisdom. He cleans all harm and oppression, then He perfects His Justice. When we come to know with certainty that Allah holds the Truth in His Hands, then we see Who is the Sanctioner for the appearance of misdeeds. From: The Children Around the
- [Ad Dhal Jalali wal-Ikram](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-dhal-jalali-wal-ikram/) - Al-Dhal Jalali wal-Ikram The Lord of Majesty and Honor. He in His Holiness is the Purity of Majesty, Honor, and Might. He is the most distinguished in nobility and generosity. So let us be as Allah wants, following the Family of Allah, surrendering in our lives, and manifesting Him in all our states. From: The
- [Al Malik Al Mulk](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/malik-al-mulk/) - Al-Malik The Sovereign Exalted and Glorious In a seat of truth, near the Omnipotent King. (54:55) This name is an attribute of Allah which means the Sovereign. Allah is the First and the Last. He is All-in-All and is present everywhere and at all times. Reciting this sacred name softens the strains and
- [Ar Ra'uf](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-s-w/ar-rauf/) - Ar-Ra’uf The Compassionate Exalted and Glorious And Allah would never make your faith (prayer) to be lost. Truly, Allah is full of Kindness, the Most Merciful towards mankind. (2:143) And of mankind is he who would sell himself, seeking the Pleasure of Allah. And Allah if full of Kindness to His slaves. (2:207)
- [Al 'Afuw](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-afuw/) - Al-‘Afuw The Pardoner Exalted and Glorious Or you have been in contact with women (by sexual relations), and you find no water, perform tayammum* with clean earth and rub therewith your faces and hands. Truly Allah is Ever Oft-Pardoning, Oft-Forgiving. (4:43) These are they whom Allah is likely to forgive, and Allah is Ever
- [Al Muntaqim](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-muntaqim/) - Al-Muntaqim He is the Avenger Who breaks up all manifestations of excess, and Who is strong in punishing rebellion after rebuke and warning. So be in the station of the fear of Allah, and know that from those who fear Him is the proof that His Fear is the root of all goodness. From:
- [At Tawwab](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-s-w/at-tawwab/) - At-Tawwab The Acceptor of Repentance Exalted and Glorious So turn (in repentance) to your Creator, and kill yourselves (kill the ego). That will be better for you with your Creator. Then He accepted your repentance. Truly, He is the One Who accepts repentance, the Most Merciful. (2:54) And had it not been for the
- [Al Barr](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-barr/) - Al-Barr The Source of All Goodness Exalted and Glorious Verily, We used to invoke Him (Alone and none else) before. Verily, He is al-Barr (the Most Subtle, Kind, Courteous, and Generous), the Most Merciful. (52:28) This attribute of Allah in its ordinary sense means pious or good. As applied to Allah it means the
- [Al Khafid  Ar Rafi'](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-khafid-ar-rafi/) - Ar-Rafi’ The Sublime Exalted and Glorious He is Allah, Owner of High Ranks and Degrees, the Owner of the Throne. He sends the revelation by His Command to any of His slaves He wills, that he may warn of the Day of Mutual Meeting. (40:15) This name is an attribute of Allah which means
- [Al Muta'ali](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/al-mutaali/) - Al-Muta’ali The Most Exalted Exalted and Glorious All-Knower of the Unseen and the Seen, the Most Great, the Most High. (13:9) This name is one of the 99 names of Allah, the Most Great, the Most Exalted, the Lofty One. He who repeats this name frequently will gain the benevolence of Allah. Recitation
- [Al Wali](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-w-z/al-wali/) - Al-Wali The Governor Exalted and Glorious Know you not that it is Allah to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth? And besides Allah you have neither any Wali nor helper. (2:107) And if you were to follow their desires after what you have received of Knowledge, then you would have
- [Al Batin](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-batin/) - Al-Batin The Hidden Exalted and Glorious He is the First (nothing is before Him) and the Last (nothing is after Him), the Manifest (adh-dhahir), and the concealed (al-batin), and He is the All-Knower of every thing. (57:3) One of His 99 names is Allah, the Hidden One, or the Concealed One, or He Who
- [Az Zahir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-w-z/az-zahir/) - Adh-Dhahir The Manifest Exalted and Glorious He is the First (nothing is before Him) and the Last (nothing is after Him), the Most High (nothing is above Him) and the Most Near (nothing is nearer than Him), and He is the All-Knower of every thing. (57:3) This name is an attribute of Allah
- [Al Akhir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-akhir/) - Al-Akhir The Last Exalted and Glorious He is the First (nothing is before Him) and the Last (nothing is after Him), the Most High (nothing is above Him), and the Most Near (nothing is nearer than Him), and He is the All-Knower of every thing. (57:3) This attribute of Allah reveals that He will
- [Al Awwal](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-awwal/) - Al-Awwal The First Exalted and Glorious He is the First (nothing is before Him) and the Last (nothing is after Him), the Most High (nothing is above Him) and the Most Near (nothing is nearer than Him), and He is the All-Knower of every thing. (57:3) This name is another attribute of Allah that
- [Al Mu'akhkhir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/al-muakhkhir/) - Al-Mu’akhkhir He is the Bringer Down. It is He who defers things and determines their location and rank. He is the retarder of whoever He wishes of those who are shameless and disbelieving, and for everything that is confirmed as being spiritless and lacking in vigor. So it is necessary to always be on
- [Al Muqaddam](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/al-muqaddam/) - Al-Muqaddam The Bringer Forward Who precedes all things and Who determines them in every age that they appear. So whoever the Eternal makes worthy of being brought forward, then when he desires to be brought forward with Allah, let his behavior on the path be correct. It is a path of gaining ascendancy.
- [Al Muqtadir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-muqtadir/) - Al-Muqtadir The Powerful Exalted and Glorious And We put forward to them the example of the life of this world. It is like the water which We send down from the sky, and the vegetation of the earth mingles with it, and becomes fresh and green, but later it becomes dry and broken pieces, which
- [Al Qadir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/al-qadir/) - Al-Qadir The Mighty Exalted and Glorious The lightning almost snatches away their sight, whenever it flashes for them they walk therein, and when darkness covers them, they stand still. And if Allah willed, He could have taken away their hearing and their sight. Certainly, Allah has Power over all things. (2:20) Know you not
- [As Samad](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-s-w/as-samad/) - As-Samad The Eternal Exalted and Glorious Allah-us-Samad, Allah, the Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need. (112:2) This name is a name from the names of Allah meaning that He is free from all the wants and needs of living creatures necessary for performing their normal functions of life such as eating and drinking. Allah
- [Al Ahad](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-ahad/) - Al-Ahad The One Exalted and Glorious Say: “He is Allah, the One,” (112:1) This name is a name of Allah, synonymous to the previous name Wahid, with slight difference and more emphasis on the unity; hence it is more specific and reserved for Allah only. He who repeats this name 1000 times, the
- [Al Wahid](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-w-z/al-wahid/) - Al-Wahid The One Exalted and Glorious And your God (llah) is One God – Allah, la ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped, but He), the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. (2:163) Say not: “Three! Cease! It is better for you. For Allah is the Only One God, glory be to
- [Al Majid](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/al-majid/) - Al-Majid The Majestic Exalted and Glorious They said, “Do you wonder at the Decree of Allah? The Mercy of Allah and His Blessings be upon you, Oh the family of Ibrahim. Surely Allah is All-Praiseworthy, All-Glorious.” (11:73) Owner of the throne, the Glorious. (85:15) This name of the 99 Names of Allah clearly
- [Al Majid](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/al-majid-2/) - Al-Majid Al-Majid It is He, the Glorious, Who has the most perfect attainment and beautiful seclusion. He is the Description of all descriptions and actions, which His slaves perform in seeking refuge in His Mercy. So let us increase our yearning for Allah, and perfect ourselves for Him in all His Orders. From: The
- [Al Mannan](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/al-mannan/) - Al-Mannan The Most Gracious Exalted and Glorious Indeed Allah conferred a great favor on the believers when He send among them a Messenger from among themselves reciting unto them His verses, and purifying them, and instructing them in the Book and al-Hikmah* while before that they had been in manifest error. (3:164) This name
- [Al Wajid](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-w-z/al-wajid/) - Al-Wajid The All-Existent Who is not needy of anything, nor is He ever incapable of anything. He guides everything that asks anything of Him, and He discerns everything that He wants. So strive to do everything that He asks of You, O student of Allah. From: The Children Around the Table of Allah
- [Al Qayyum](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w-2/al-qayyum/) - Al-Qayyum The Self-Sustaining Exalted and Glorious Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), Al-Hayyul-Quyyum (the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists.) (3:2) Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). Neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him.
- [Al Kabir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-kabir/) - Al-Kabir The Most Great Exalted and Glorious The Knower of the unseen and the seen, the Most Great, the Most High (13:9) And what they invoke besides Him, it is falsehood. And verily, Allah – he is the Most High, the Most Great. (22:62) That is because Allah, He is the Truth, and
- [Al Mumit](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-mumit/) - Al-Mumit The Giver of Death Exalted and Glorious La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped, but He). It is He Who gives life and causes death. (7:158) This name is an attribute of Allah which means the Giver of Death. The mysteries of life and death are in the hands
- [Al Muhyi](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-muhiyy/) - Al-Muhyi The Giver of Life Exalted and Glorious Look then at the effects of Allah’s mercy: how He revives the earth after its death. Verily, that Allah shall indeed raise the dead, and He is able to do all things. (30:50) This name is an attribute of Allah which means the Giver of Life.
- [Al Mu'id](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-muid/) - Al-Mu’id The Restorer Who renews the creation from life to death in the material world, and Who, on the Day of Resurrection, will exchange death for life. So remember, O slaves of Allah, that is the Day for which you should work so that on it you may be gathered together with the righteous.
- [Al Mubdi'](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/al-mubdi/) - Al-Mubdi’ He is the Originator Who sends out all things and their goodness, and Who is the Progenitor before Whom there was no order with Him. So remember your divine origin, until you have brought about the complete transformation of your self (nafs). From: The Children Around the Table of Allah by Shaykh Muhammad
- [Al Muhsi](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-muhsi/) - Al-Muhsi The reckoner who in His knowledge is the Reckoner of everything, and Whose reckoning includes everything insignificant or majestic that subsists. So look at yourself, and be attentive to your Lord, and re-double your regard for Him in everyone of your states. From: The Children Around the Table of Allah by Shaykh
- [Al Hamid](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-hamid/) - Al-Hamid The Praiseworthy Exalted and Glorious And know that Allah is Rich, Free of all wants, and Worthy of all praise. (2:267) They said, “Do you wonder at the Decree of Allah? They Mercy of Allah and His Blessings be on you, Oh the family of Ibrahim. Surely, He, Allah is All-Praiseworthy, All-Glorious. (11:73)
- [Al Waliyy](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-w-z/al-waliyy/) - Al-Waliyy The Protecting Friend Exalted and Glorious Allah has full knowledge of your enemies, and Allah is Sufficient as a Waliyy, and Allah is Sufficient as a Helper. (4:45) Oppressed among men, women, and children, whose cry is, “Our Lord! Rescue us from this town whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from
- [Al Qawiyy](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w-2/al-qawiyy/) - Al-Qawiyy The Most Strong Exalted and Glorious They rejected the ayat (signs) of Allah, so Allah punished them for their sins. Verily, Allah is All-Strong, Severe in punishment. (8:52) Verily, your Lord – He is the All-Strong, the All-Mighty. (11:66) Verily, Allah will help those who help His Cause. Truly Allah is All-Strong,
- [Al Haqq](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-haqq/) - Al-Haqq The Truth Exalted and Glorious Then High above all be Allah, the True King. And be not in haste )Oh Muhammad, Allah’s peace be on him) with the Qur’an before its revelation is completed to you and say, “My Lord increase me in knowledge.” (20:114) That is because Allah He is the Truth,
- [Ash Shahid](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-s-w/ash-shahid/) - Ash Shahid The Witness Exalted and Glorious Say: “Oh people of the Scripture! Why do you reject the ayat (signs) of Allah, while Allah is Witness to what you do?” (3:98) Whatever of good reaches you is from Allah, but whatever of evil befalls you, it is from yourself. And We have sent you
- [Al Mujib](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-mujib/) - Al-Mujib The Responsive Exalted and Glorious He brought you forth from the earth and settled you therein, then ask forgiveness of Him and turn to Him in repentance. Certainly, my Lord is Near, Responsive. (11:61) This name is an attribute of Allah which means the One Who answers prayer. He who repeats this
- [Al Ba'ith](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-baith/) - Al-Ba’ith The Awakener Exalted and Glorious And surely, the Hour is coming, there is no doubt about it; and certainly, Allah will resurrect those who are in the graves. (22:7) This name is an attribute of Allah. It means One Who Awakens. Allah has also sent messengers with glad tidings and warnings. Allah is
- [Al Wadud](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-s-w/al-wadud/) - Al-Wadud The Loving Exalted and Glorious Ask forgiveness of your Lord and then turn unto Him in repentance. Verily, my Lord is Most Merciful, Most Loving. (11:90) And He is Oft-Forgiving, full of love. (85:14) This name is another attribute of Allah, the One Who is loved, adored and worshipped. His obedient servants
- [Al Hakim](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-hakim/) - Al-Hakim The Wise Exalted and Glorious And if you slide back after the clear signs have come to you, then know that Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise. (2:209) And if Allah had wished, He could have put you into difficulties. Truly, Allah is All-Might, All-Wise. (2:220) Allah wishes to make clear what is lawful
- [Al Wasi'](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-w-z/al-wasi/) - Al-Wasi’ The All-Embracing Exalted and Glorious To Allah belongs the east and the west, so wherever you turn there is the Face of Allah. Surely! Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-Knowing. (2:115) He said, “Verily, Allah has chosen him above you, and has increased him abundantly in knowledge and stature. And Allah
- [Al Raqib](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w-2/al-raqib/) - Al-Raqib The Watchful Exalted and Glorious Oh mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person and from him He created his wife, and from them both He created many men and women, and fear Allah through Whom you demand your mutual rights, and do not cut the relations of the
- [Al Karim](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-karim/) - Al-Karim The Generous Exalted and Glorious So Exalted be Allah The True King. La ilaha illa Huwa, none has the right to be worshipped but He, the Lord of the Supreme Throne. (23:116) Truly his gratitude is for the good of his own self, and whoever is ungrateful, he is ungrateful only for the
- [Al Jalil](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-jalil/) - Al-Jalil The Glorious Exalted and Glorious Blessed be the name of your Lord (Allah), the Owner of Majesty and Honor. (55:78) The Messenger of Allah, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, would say three times after completing his prayer, “I seek forgiveness of Allh,” and then he would supplicate: “Oh
- [Al Hasib](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-hasib/) - Al-Hasib The Reckoner Exalted and Glorious Whoever (of the guardians of orphans) is rich, he should take no wages, but if he is poor let him have for himself what is just and reasonable. And when you release their property to them, take witness in their presence; and Allah is All-Sufficient in taking account. (4:6)
- [Al Muqit](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-muqit/) - Al-Muqit The Maintainer Exalted and Glorious Whosoever intercedes for a good cause will have the reward thereof, and whosoever intercedes for an evil cause will have a share in its burden. And Allah is Ever All-Able to do everything. (4:85) This name is an attribute of Allah which means the Guardian. Allah is the
- [Al Hafizh](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-hafizh-2/) - Al-Hafizh The Protector Exalted and Glorious Allah is the best Protector, and He is the most Merciful of those who show mercy. (12:64) Verily, We, it is We Who have sent down the Qur’an and surely, We will Guard it (from corruption). (15:9) This name is another attribute which means the Protector. All
- [Ash Shakur](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-s-w/ash-shakur/) - Ash-Shakur The Appreciative Exalted and Glorious Why should Allah punish you if you have thanked Him and believed in Him. And Allah is Ever All-Appreciative, All-Knowing. (4:147) That He may pay them their wages in full, and give them more out of His Grace. Verily He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate. (35:30)
- [Al Ghafur](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-ghafur-2/) - Al-Ghafur The All-Forgiving Exalted and Glorious Truly Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (2:173) They thought there would be no fitnah (punishment), so they became blind and deaf. After that Allah turned to them (with forgiveness), yet again many of them became blind and deaf. And Allah is the All-Seer of what they do. (5:71)
- [Al 'Azhim](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-azhim/) - Al-‘Azhim The Great Exalted and Glorious Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Ever-Living. Neither slumber nor sleep overtaketh Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is he that can intercede with Him except with His permission? He
- [Al Khabir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-h-m/al-khabir/) - Al-Khabir The Aware Exalted and Glorious When they have fulfilled their term, there is no sin on you if they (the wives) dispose of themselves in a just and honorable manner. Allah is well acquainted with what you do. (2:234) There did Allah give you one distress after another by way of requital to
- [Al Latif](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/al-latif/) - Al-Latif The Subtle One Exalted and Glorious No vision can grasp Him, but He grasps all vision. He is Al-Latif, the Most Subtle and Courteous, Well-Acquainted with all things. (6:103) Certainly, my Lord is the Most Courteous and Kind unto whom He wills. (12:100) Verily, Allah is Subtle (understands the finest mysteries), Well-Aware
- [Al Hakam](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-hakam/) - Al-Hakam Exalted and Glorious He is the One who judges His creation. He is the One who discriminates between truth and falsehood. Nothing can resist His will, and nothing supercedes His law; so do not make any judgments out of the law of Allah, and do not turn to any other law. From: The
- [Al Basir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-basir/) - Al-Basir The All-Seeing One Exalted and Glorious And Allah is All-Seer of what they do. (2:96) And Allah will be pleased with them. And Allah is All-Seer of His slaves. (3:15) And fight them until there is no more disbelief (fitnah) and the religion will all be for Allah alone. But if they cease
- [As Sami'](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-s-w/as-sami/) - As-Sami’ The All-Hearing Exalted and Glorious So Allah will suffice for you against them. And He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower. (2:137) Whoever changes the bequest after hearing it, the sin shall be on those who make the change. Truly, Allah is the All-Hearer, All-Knower. (2:181) And make not Allah’s Name an excuse
- [Al Mu'izz Al Mudhill](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-muizz-al-mudhill/) - Al-Mu’izz Al-Mudhill He is the One who gives power, and victory, and strength to whomever he wishes; and He takes it away from whomever He wishes. Only ask for strength from Him by acts of obedience, and in abstaining form His prohibitions. Be humble with Him, and do not turn to other than Him.
- [Al Qabid Al Basit](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/al-qabid-al-basit/) - Al-Qabid Al-Basit The Withholder and The Giver He is the One who withholds provision for anyone He wishes from His creation by His Justice; and He is the One who gives without limit to whomever He wishes out of His Mercy and Generosity. Exalted is He, the Withholder and the Giver. So surrender to the
- [Al 'Alim](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-alim/) - Al-‘Alim The All-Knowing Exalted and Glorious And He is the All-Knowing of everything. (2:29) Allah is the All-Hearer, All-Knower. (3:34) Whatever of good you spend, Allah knows is well. (3:92) And whatever good they do, nothing will be rejected of them; for Allah knows well those who are the pious. (3:115)
- [Al Fattah](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-fattah/) - Al-Fattah The Opener Exalted and Glorious Our Lord! Reveal (open) the truth between us and our people, and You are the Best of those who give judgment. (7:89) He will decide between us with truth. And He is the Opener (of the truth), the All-Knower of the true state of affairs. (34:26) This attribute
- [Al Wahhab](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-w-z/al-wahhab/) - Al-Wahhab The Bestower Exalted and Glorious Our Lord! Let not our heart deviate from the truth after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from You. Truly. You are the Bestower. (3:8) My Lord! Forgive me, and bestow upon me a kingdom such as shall not belong to any other after me. Verily,
- [Al Qahhar](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w-2/al-qahhar/) - Al-Qahhar The Dominant Exalted and Glorious Are many Lords differing among themselves better, or Allah the One, Supreme, and Irresistible. (12:39) Say: “Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the One, the Supreme, the Irresistible.” (13:16) They will appear before Allah, the One, the Irresistible. (14:48) Say: “I am
- [Al Ghaffar](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-gaffar/) - Al-Ghaffar The Great Forgiver Exalted and Glorious And verily, I am indeed forgiving to him who repents, believes and does righteous good deeds, and then remains constant in doing them. (20:82) The Lord of the heavens and earth and all between, Exalted in Might, able to enforce His will forgiving again and again. (36:66) Is
- [Al Musawwir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/al-musawwir/) - Al-Musawwir The Fashioner Exalted and Glorious He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor of all things, the Bestower of forms. To Him belong the Best Names. All that is in the heavens and on earth glorify Him. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. (59:24) This name gives definite form or color, so as
- [Al Bari'](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-bari/) - Al-Bari’ The Maker Exalted and Glorious So turn in repentance to your maker. (2:54) Truly I am innocent of what you join in worship with Him. (6:19) Verily, I have turned my face toward Him Who has created the heavens and the earth, and I am not of those who give partners to
- [Al Khaliq](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/al-khaliq/) - Al-Khaliq The Creator Exalted and Glorious Such is Allah, your Lord! There is no god but He, the Creator of all things. (6:102) Say: “Allah is the Creator of all things.” (13:16) And remember when your Lord said to the angels: “I am going to create man from clay.” (38:71) Allah is
- [Al Mutakabbir](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/al-mutakabbir/) - Al-Mutakabbir The Majestic Exalted and Glorious He is Allah beside Whom none has the right to be worshipped but He, the King, the Holy, the One Free from all Defects, the Giver of Security, the Watcher over His creatures, the All-Mighty, the Compeller, the Supreme. (59:23) This name is derived from majesty. Allah is
- [Al Aziz](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/al-aziz/) - Al-Aziz The Exalted in Might Exalted and Glorious The know that Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise. (2:209) Truly Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise. (2:220) But men have a degree of responsibility over them. And Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise. (2:228) And Allah is All-Mighty, All-Able of Retribution. (3:4) Verily, Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise. (8:10)
- [Al Muhaymin](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-muhaymin/) - Al-Muhaymin The Protector Exalted and Glorious We have sent down to you the Book in truth, continuing the Scripture that came before it, and Muhaymin guarding over it. (5:48) He is Allah beside Whom none has the right to be worshipped but He, the King, the Holy, the One free from all defects, the
- [Al Mu'min](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-mumin/) - Al-Mu’min The Giver of Peace Exalted and Glorious But Allah has endeared the faith to you and has beautified it in your hearts. (49:7) He is Allah beside Whom none has the right to be worshiped but He, the King, the Holy, the One free from all defects, the Giver of security, the Watcher
- [As Salam](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-s-w/as-salam/) - As-Salam The Source of Peace and Security Exalted and Glorious When those who believe in Our ayat (signs, lessons, proofs, revelations, etc.) come to you, say, “Salamun ‘alaikum. Peace be on you.” (6:54) They will call out to the dwellers of paradise, “Salamun ‘alaikum. Peace be on you.” (7:46) And peace (salam) will
- [Al Quddus](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w-2/al-quddus/) - Al-Quddus The Holy Exalted and Glorious He is Allah beside Whom none has the right to be worshiped but He the King, the Holy, the One Free From all Defects, the Giver of Security, the Watcher over His creatures, the All-Mighty, the Compeller, the Supreme. (59:23) Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is
- [Al Malik](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/al-malik/) - Al-Malik The Sovereign Exalted and Glorious He could not take his brother by the law of the king, except that Allah willed it. (12:76) There was a king behind them who seized every ship by force. (18:79) Then high above all be Allah, the True Kind. (20:114) Exalted be Allah, the True
- [Ar Rahim](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w-2/ar-rahim/) - Ar-Rahim The Merciful Exalted and Glorious He is the One Who Accepts Repentance, the Most Merciful. (2:54) Truly, You are the One Who Accepts Repentance, the Most Merciful. (2:128) I am the One Who Forgives and Accepts Repentance, the Most Merciful. (9:118) Tell My slaves that truly I am the Oft-Forgiving, the
- [Ar Rahman](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w-2/ar-rahman/) - Ar-Rahman The Gracious Exalted and Glorious In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. (1:1) The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. (1:3), (2:163) They disbelieve in the Most Gracious. (13:30) Invoke Allah or invoke the Most Gracious, by whatever name you invoke Him, it is the same for to
- [Allah ](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities/allah/) - Allah Great and Almighty This majestic vocal name, Allah, is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an two thousand, six hundred and ninety-seven different places. It is the Supreme Name. Allah brings the dead to life and shows you His signs. (2:73) Believers are those who, when God is mentioned, feel a tremor in their hearts. (8:2)
- [Al-Basit](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-2/al-basit/) - Al-Basit - Source of expansion See Al Qabid Al Basit for more infomation.
- [Prayer for Forgiveness](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/prayer-for-forgiveness/) - Astaghfir Allah al 'Azim wa la ilaha ila huwa al al hayy al qayyum wa atubu illay. (with palms turned upward) I ask God for forgiveness and there is no God but He the Living, the Everlasting, and to Him I turn in repentance.
- [The Stations of the Way](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/writing-the-stations/the-stations-of-the-way/) - bismi‘llah ir-rahman ir-rahim In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate When anyone wants to live with God, he must wash with the holy water of truth. Each time he washes, he returns himself to be his real self, but he must open his heart and his ear, to be washed in the water
- [Prayer by Sister Saint Faustina](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/prayer-by-sister-saint-faustina/) - This isn't a Sufi prayer, but it might as well be! It's message is very much the same. Another example that all religions have at their deepest essence the same truths. A Prayer by Sister Saint Faustina "O Lord. I want to be completely transformed into Your mercy and to be Your living reflection. May
- [Stations in  Path to Allah](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/writing-the-stations/stations-in-path-to-allah/) - An-nafs wa Maqam Matiha al-Amarra The Nafs that Orders to Evil The First Station The nafs that orders to evil, its walking, its world, its place, its state, its attributes, its ugly qualities, and how to be free from it and rise to the second station where it acquires the quality of al-lawamma, the
- [Schedule a Healing](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-healing/schedule-a-healing/) - Healings can be done over the phone just as easily as they can be done in person. After all, God isn't limited to time or space. If you'd like to schedule a healing, send me an email with your request. Let me know if you have a preference for certain days or times. I will
- [Stations in He Who Knows Himself Knows His Lord](http://debrawakitsch.com/classes-on-sufism/writing-the-stations/stations-in-he-who-knows-himself-knows-his-lord/) - The Commanding Nafs an-nafs al-ammarah And showing its walking, its world, its place, its state, its light or source of arrival, its qualities, its ugliness, and how to be free from it to ascend to the second station of the reproachful self (an-nafs al lawwamah),its walking towards Allah and its world, which is the
- [Divine Qualities M - Q](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w/) - Al Muqqadam Al Musawwir Al Musta'an Al Muta'ali Al Mutakabbir Al Mutakallim Al Mu'ti Al Mu'tin Al Mani' Ad Darr An Nafi' An Nasir An Nur Al Qabid Al Basit Al Qadir Al Qadir
- [Divine Qualities M - M](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/) - Al Mughni Al Muhaymin Al Muhit Al Muhiyy Al Muhsi Al Mu'id Al Mu'izz Al Mudhill Al Mujib Al Mu'min Al Mumit Al Muntaqim Al Muqit Al Muqsit Al Muqtadir
- [Divine Qualities R - W](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-s-w/)
- [Al Rashid](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w-2/al-rashid/) - Al_Rashid Al-Rashid is the Owner of good fortune in all matters through His Righteousness. In regard to material things, he is far removed from them. He is the All-Mighty in His wisdom and in His actions. His love of you beautifies your trust in Him until He makes you righteous in the godliness of
- [Ar Rafi'](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-q-w-2/ar-rafi/) - Ar-Rafi’ The Sublime Exalted and Glorious He is Allah, Owner of High Ranks and Degrees, the Owner of the Throne. He sends the revelation by His Command to any of His slaves He wills, that he may warn of the Day of Mutual Meeting. (40:15) This name is an attribute of Allah which means
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- [Al Muhit](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-q/al-muhit/) - Al-Muhit The All-Pervading Exalted and Glorious Verily they are in doubt concerning the Meeting with their Lord? Verily! He it is Who is surrounding all things! (41:54) This name is another attribute of Allah which means that Allah is the All-Pervading. Allah, the Most-High is close to everything that exists and is with
- [Al Llah](http://debrawakitsch.com/divine-qualities-3/divine-qualities-m-m/al-llah/) - Al-Ilah The God Exalted and Glorious Were you witnesses when death approached Ya’qub? When he said unto his sons, “What will you worship after me?” They said; “We shall worship your Ilah (God), the Ilah of your fathers Ibrahim, Isma’il, and Ishaq, One Ilah and to Him we submit.” (2:133) And your god is
- [You are Christ's Hands](http://debrawakitsch.com/prayers/you-are-christs-hands/) - You Are Christ's Hands God has no body now on earth but yours,No hands but yours, No feet but yours, Yours are the eyes through which he is to look out God's compassion to the world; Yours are the feet with which he is to go about Doing good; Yours are the hands with which
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