Administrator on August 4th, 2009
Insha’Allah Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller will be delivering a lecture on Tasawwuf on Wednesday 12th August 2009. The lecture will start at 7.30pm and finish before Maghrib prayer.
Makkah Masjid is a purpose built masjid that was opened in August 2003. It is a three storey building, with the lower floor dedicated specifically for sisters’ use. The masjid has a total capacity of approximately 25000. For this event, brothers will be accommodated in two large halls on the ground and upper floor. Map for Leeds Makkah Masjid
Very good facilities are provided for sisters. There is a separate side entrance which leads directly to the sisters area. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the masjid, or telephone the mobile number as on the poster for the event.
Sheikh Nuh Keller is one of the most authoritative voices of traditional, moderate Islam in the English-speaking world. He embraced over 30 years ago and since then he has devoted himself to the service of Islam.
Shaikh Nuh Ha Mim Keller has a wide following of students including in countries such as the United States, Canada, England, and Australia—as well as Turkey, Pakistan, and the Middle East.
In addition to teaching Sufism, Shaykh Nuh has written several books and articles on a wide range of subjects. Perhaps his most important work to date is the voluminous Reliance of the Traveler, an annotated English translation of ‘Umdat al-Salik, a Shafi’i legal work by Ahmad ibn Naqib al-Misri (d.769/1368). It contains over six thousand legal rulings, and was the first English translation of an Islamic legal work to be certified by al-Azhar University.
For further details about Sheikh Nuh Keller and his work, please click on the following links:
http://shadhilitariqa.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3
http://www.masud.co.uk/ISLAM/nuh/
Tasawwuf is a branch of Islamic knowledge which focuses on the spiritual development of a Muslim. The goal of Tasawwuf is complete submission to the Shariah and Sunnah in order to attain purification of the heart and soul and to develop a deep and strong connection with Allah.
Data Uthman Ali al-Hujwiri (d. 465/1072) states that “Tasawwuf is not composed of practices (rusum) and sciences (‘ulum), but it is akhlaq.”
Wa Llahu lahu ul-haqqi wa huwa yahdis-sabil.
Hasbuna Llahu wahdahu wa ni’mal-wakil.
Wa salli ‘ala Sayyadina Muhammadin
wa aalihi wa sahbihi ajma’in
wal-hamdu li-Llahi rabb il-’alamin.
Truth belongs to Allah; it is He who shows the way.
Allah, alone, suffices us, and what a fine guardian is He!
Blessings upon our Master Muhammad
and his Family and Companions altogether
and praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds.
Administrator on March 8th, 2008
Alhamdullilah, we are honoured again for the auspicious occasion of Rabi-ul-Awal. The month of the birth of the Essence of Mercy, the most beloved of Allah, the last and final Messenger Muhmammad Mustafa (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has started! Makkah Masjid invites everyone to celebrate and rejoice on this favour of Allah.
In Celebration of the Beloved (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa-Alihi Wasalam), Jalsa Milad-un-Nabi will be held on Sunday 9 March 2008 after Zuhr prayer at 1:30pm.
Let us pray as much as we can and send salutations upon the beloved of Allah to express our love for our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
Administrator on August 9th, 2007
Students of Leeds Makkah Mosque (UK) reciting the Glorious Quran, Nasheeds in the honour of our beloved prophet, Prophet Muhammad and delivering a talk on the life and character of Prophet Muhammad (peace & blessings of Allah be upon him).
The purpose of this function was to develop the confidence of the students to be able to discuss the life of the noble Prophet in the public meetings
Administrator on March 27th, 2007
Insha-Allah, the course material for the weekend classes will be available on this website.
Click here to go the the relevant page. Alternatively, you can click on the ‘Weekend classes’ link on the right-hand menu to go to the page.
Administrator on July 25th, 2006
The following article, written in Urdu, describes the Arabic poetry verses written around the Rodha Sharif (the final resting place of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)). The article is taken from a very famous Islamic Urdu magazine, Zia-e-Haram (April 2006). Zia-e-Haram first started its publication under the patronage of His Holiness, Justice Pir Muhammad Karam Shah sahib, may Allah grant him a high place in Paradise. Aameen.
Administrator on September 5th, 2005
Follwing is a great couplet from the poetry of Maulana Jami, a great poet of the Holy Prophet.
O Messenger of God! If only like the dog of the Companions of the Cave,
I could be in Paradise among your Companions.
Is it right that their dog is in Paradise while I am in Hell?
He was the dog of those Companions; I am the dog of yours!
See the Persian text
The above couplet reminds of another great verse which goes seomthing like;
Oh Holy Prophet, would that your dog was called Jami
You would call for your dog and I would come running.
Can we have the same level of love for the Holy Prophet as Maulana Jami had????
Administrator on September 4th, 2005
Follwing are some of the best know couplets from the poetry of Hassan bin Thabit, a great poet of the Holy Prophet.
‘I could not praise Muhammad with my words;
rather,
my words were made praiseworthy by Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).’
See the Arabic text
My eyes have not seen more beautiful person than you
No women has given birth to a more beautiful person than you
You have been created without any weaknes and blamish
As if you have been created as you wished to be created
See the Arabic text
