Shaykh Ahmad Habbal ar-Rifai has passed away in Damascus this week. The passing of such men is a great loss for the ummah and indeed for the whole world whether people know it or not. Shaykh Ahmad was one the greatest awliya of our times and one of the oldest shaykhs in Shaam being well [...]
Archive for January, 2009
The Passing Of Shaykh Ahmad Habbal (RA)
Posted in Islam, Saints, Scholars on January 31, 2009 | 3 Comments »
The Voice of Haji Mehboob Qawwal(ra)
Posted in Culture, Islam, Music, Saints, Sufism on January 11, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Haji Mehboob Qawwal(ra) was the darbari qawwal of Golra Sharif and a close companion of Hz Babuji (ra). His qawwali was regarded as a dars (lesson) on sufi teachings and many amazing ecstatic events took place during his sessions. Many well authoratative sober scholars are known to have ripped off their clothes during his qawwalis. [...]
They say, “The king of love is not faithful.” Lies! They say,
“Your night will never have a dawn.” Lies!
They say, “Why do you slay yourself for love’s sake? There is
no survival after the body’s death.” Lies!
They say, “Your tears shed in love are vain; once the eyes are
closed, there will [...]