Tasawwuf in Islam: The Traditional Approach of the Sufis

The idea of spirituality in Islam has become one of the most debated, discussed issues in recent times. Covered with discussions without Scholarly guidance, the discourse has seen different conclusions develop and integrate within circles and people. This one day course, first of its kind, aims to unravel and discuss the various key issues with a qualified Jurist of Islam.

This is a series of new courses by Al Buruj Press aimed at educating people on key issues of debate and differences, the next in the series being a day course on "Music in Islam".

Join us for this unique course to today and Al Buruj Press maintains its stance to respect all Scholarly differences found within the Qur'an and Sunnah.

� What is Tasawwuf? What is Sufism? Is it part of Islam?

� Development of Sufism

� Classical Sufism vs Modern Sufism: Trends and Transformation

� The Concept of Having a Shaykh or Spiritual Guide, is this permissible?

� What is a Tareeqa (Spiritual Path) and is adopting one necessary? Development of different Tareeqahs such as the Shadhilis, Qadiris, Chistis and others.

� Group Dhikr vs Individual Dhikr, which is correct?

� Lives of some prominent Scholars ascribed to Sufism such as Ghazali and Ahmed Sirhindi.

� Sufi Hadra ( Dhikr with Movement), Is this Permissible?

� *Position of Islamic Schools on the above including Deobandis, Brelvis and Ahl al Hadith with evidence given.*

Teacher: Shaykh Abdur Rahman Ibn Yusuf

Date: Saturday 17th September 2011

Time: 10:00am- 18:30pm

Price: �20 Including Lunch

Venue: TBC (London Area: East London or Central London)

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