Sayyid Ahmed Amiruddin

Researcher of Political Science & Classical Islam. Initiated by the Khwajagan i-Naqshband.

Advice from the Khwajagan: Masters of Wisdom

According to the author of the Rashahat:  The venerable Khwaja [Ubaidu’llah] taught this poor creature bonding [rabita], and he said: “You must expel outsiders from your heart, and occupy a … Continue reading

May 26, 2012 · Leave a comment

Mawlana ‘Abd-al Rahman Jami’s meeting with Khwaja Muhammad Parsa

The venerable Khwaja Muhammad Para was the first great Shaikh and spiritual guide encountered by the venerable Mawlana Jami.  In the Nafahat, one of his greatest works on Sufism, Mawlana Jami … Continue reading

May 8, 2012 · Leave a comment

Re: Inconsistencies in the published Naqshbandi transmission of initiation (Silsilat)

Q.  How do you explain the historical inconsistencies in the published Naqshbandi transmission of initiation called the “unbroken” Golden Chain (silsilat adh-Dahab) tracing back to the Prophet Muhammad (S), when in fact, it appears to … Continue reading

November 3, 2011 · Leave a comment

Visualizing the Shaykh [Tasawwur-i Shaykh] in the Baha al-Din Naqshband Bukhari school

The inner spiritual authority passed down from the Prophet to our Grandsheikh and then to us remains intact. That spiritual authority for the guidance of people has come down to … Continue reading

April 19, 2011 · 1 Comment

Shaykh Nazim: Imam Mahdi’s Helpers believe he is the son of Imam Hasan al-Askari-Jan 16th, 2011

Mawlana Shaykh Mehmet Nazim al-Qubrusi: The Helpers of Imam Mahdi (as) are from Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jam’ah, the non-Arabs (Ajam) await him as well, but their beliefs are not like … Continue reading

January 21, 2011 · Leave a comment

Sayings of Mawlana ‘Abd al-Rahman Jami regarding the Order of the Masters of Wisdom [Khwajagan]

Excerpted from Rahshahat ‘Ain al Hayat: Beads of Dew from the Source of Life, translated by Muhtar Holland, p. 181-182: When asked why he seldom adhered to the technical terms and topics … Continue reading

August 10, 2010 · Leave a comment

The Truth in the Matter of the Father of Jinn By Mawlana ‘Abd al-Rahman Jami an-Naqshbandi

The author of Rashahat writes, “One day, the subject of the jinn was being discussed. The venerable Mawlana [Jami] quoted a saying of the venerable Shaykh Muhyi-d-Din ‘Arabi: “Is Satan … Continue reading

December 9, 2009 · Leave a comment

Insight from the Masters of Wisdom on the Manifestation of Reality By Mawlana ‘Abd al-Rahman Jami

Excerpted from: Rashahat ‘Ain al-Hayat [Beads of Dew from the Source of Life: Histories of the Khwajagan: The Masters of Wisdom]. Translated by Muhtar Holland. Al-Baz Publishing. P. 174,208. [The … Continue reading

November 26, 2009 · Leave a comment

Understanding the Saying of the Masters of Wisdom: “We Cannot Know Allah, But We Do Know You!” By Khwaja Ala’ ad-Din Abizi, Affiliate of Mawlana ‘Abd al-Rahman Jami

Excerpted from: Rashahat ‘Ain al-Hayat [Beads of Dew from the Source of Life: Histories of the Khwajagan: The Masters of Wisdom]. Translated by Muhtar Holland. Al-Baz Publishing. P.194-5, 201-2. “Mawlana … Continue reading

November 25, 2009 · Leave a comment

The Principle Rule of the Order of the Masters of Wisdom [Tariqat i-Khwajagan] By Khwaja ‘Abdu’llah Isfahani

Excerpted from: Rashahat ‘Ain al-Hayat [Beads of Dew from the Source of Life: Histories of the Khwajagan: The Masters of Wisdom]. Translated by Muhtar Holland. Al-Baz Publishing. P. 118-119. Khwaja … Continue reading

November 22, 2009 · Leave a comment