Many Muslims today feel drawn to the Bani ‘Alawi path of Tarim, yet many are unsure how to approach the tradition responsibly. This article explores spiritual guidance in Sufism and the meaning of bay‘ah.

Many Muslims today feel drawn to the Bani ‘Alawi tradition of Tarim, yet they are unsure how to approach the path responsibly. This article explores the role of spiritual guidance in Sufism and the advice of Imam al-Haddad for seekers navigating the path today.

In the bustling world of Ottoman Istanbul, tales of devotion and hidden virtue wove through the fabric of society. One such story, that...

Our great master, Shaykh Alī bin Abī Bakr al-Alawī, may Allah be pleased with him, said: It is incumbent upon every Muslim who seeks...

The term “Sufism” (Tasawwuf), whether it originates from the word “wool” (suf) or, in essence, refers to purification, is, in fact, an...

During the time of the Ottoman Empire, there was a respected scholar called Aziz Mahmud Hudayi, who was appointed as the judge by the...

The 16th-century Sufi Saint, Khwāja Bāqī Billah, known for his profound spiritual wisdom, played a pivotal role in shaping the Naqshbandi...