From the head of the one of the world's largest Sufi orders, the Naqshbandiyya-Haqqaniyya, comes a luminous volume of lectures intended for the soft hearts of the lovers of God. In his remarkable and inimitable style of discourse, Shaykh Nazim takes us on a journey towards true existence, showing us how to taste the difference between reality and illusion. A master of the Path, the shaykh guides the disciple to find balance, harmony, and discipline within the soul and to perfect the intimate relationship between the heart and heavens. THROUGH THE EYE OF THE NEEDLE offers practical steps to purify the heart and overcome destructive characteristics that deprive us of inner peace and contentment. In this time, as appearances of the end times are felt, as predicted by the holy books of every religious tradition, tribulations beset the seeker on the journey towards God, anxiety, doubt, fear, and negativity influence impact our daily lives, leaving us bewildered and forlorn. By introducing a focus on the Divine, self-evaluation, positive thought patterns, and beneficial actions that attract spiritual support, we can reach spiritual levels far beyond worldly comprehension. Unquestionably, such growth will permeate our lives with far-reaching positive results. This book is meant to provide time-honored classical Sufi teachings which will have a lasting constructive impact on the reader, preparing her or him for the stages of life in the last days on this imperiled earth.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD IN OUR DAILY LIFE features a detailed explanation of how a quarter of the world population views Prophet Muhammad and the specific guidance he provided mankind to achieve moral excellence. This work includes many supplications taught by Prophet Muhammad and their secret spiritual knowledge hidden in specific formulas. Recitations in this book are known to remove obstacles and resolve poor health, financial and personal issues and to impart goodness and bring peace to one's heart. This work is a fine addition to any study of Islam, Prophet Muhammad, Sufism, Islamic mysticism and spirituality. Its lessons are universal.

Compiled by a world-renowned Islamic scholar and spiritual guide, "Principles of Islamic Spirituality, Part 1: Sufism" is the first of a multi-volume treatise written for western readers. It presents a brief background of the Sufi hierarchy, their diverse communities achieved through religious tolerance and goodwill, their social responsibility, and treatment of the perennial conflict of good vs. evil. While this historic work draws upon authentic legal precedents and religious explanations from various Islamic schools of thought that form the majority Muslim view, it is presented for laypersons in easily understood terms and is highly recommended for anyone interested in mainstream Islam and its moderate views of today's world.

Compiled by a world-renowned Islamic scholar and spiritual guide, "Principles of Islamic Spirituality, Part 2: Contemporary Sufism & Traditional Islamic Healing" is the second of a multi-volume treatise written for western readers. It defines the current negatively impacted state of the human psyche, the causes of mental and spiritual illnesses and their treatment with traditional Islamic healing. While this historic work draws upon authentic legal precedents and religious explanations from various Islamic schools of thought that form the majority Muslim view, it is presented for laypersons in easily understood terms and is highly recommended for any study of mainstream Islam and its moderate views of today's world.

The Benefits of Bismillah 'ir-Rahman 'ir-Raheem & Surat al-Fatihah is based on advanced teachings of eminent Islamic scholars and Sufi masters. It details ancient wisdom of God's preference to be known and called upon by His Holy Names Ar-Rahman, The Most Beneficent, and Ar-Raheem, The Most Merciful, and their immense spiritual blessing. In addition, powerful benefits of Surat al-Fatihah, the most read chapter of Holy Quran that is recited in every Muslim prayer, are examined. This book will enhance studies of Islam, Prophet Muhammad, Holy Quran and Islamic mysticism (Sufism).

The journey continues in this second volume of the series, which takes the willing seeker deeper into spiritual practices that develop advanced discipline on the Sufi Path. Savor the examples of past students that developed reliance on their guides and reached high spiritual stations. Lessons include the antidote to the poison of anger that threatens all spiritual progress, how to guard against thieves of the heart, and living a life of total contentment in today's stress-filled society.

THE HIERARCHY OF SAINTS, PART 2 is based on the divinely inspired spiritual discourses of the global head of the Naqshbandi-Haqqani Sufi Order, Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani. It is a compilation of lectures by his representative from the annual "Ramadan Series," which is devoted to ancient sacred teachings of forty generations of eminent Sufi masters of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. The Hierarchy of Saints, Part 2 reveals rare, secret knowledge that is only assimilated by adhering to the protocols of the highest Sufi masters. It takes us on a journey that, through discipline and steadfastness, subjugates the ego and worldly desires and reveals one's unique path to receive "the Sacred Trust." This volume outlines advanced levels of conduct and character that, under supervision of the Sufi master, bring one into higher spiritual realms. The stations of Ikhlas (Sincerity) and Tawhid (Oneness) are highlighted, along with the disciplines to reach them and many traps to avoid. Descriptions of the premier shaykhs that look after affairs of this world are both insightful and captivating. Lessons of previous masters and their students offer the seeker a road map to success. This title is recommended for anyone engaged in the study Sufism.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD IN OUR DAILY LIFE features a detailed explanation of how a quarter of the world population views Prophet Muhammad and the specific guidance he provided mankind to achieve moral excellence. This work includes many supplications taught by Prophet Muhammad and their secret spiritual knowledge hidden in specific formulas. Recitations as recommended in this book are known to remove obstacles and resolve poor health, financial and personal issues and to impart goodness and bring peace to one's heart. This work is a fine addition to any study of Islam, Prophet Muhammad, Sufism, Islamic mysticism and spirituality. Its lessons are universal.

THE HIERARCHY OF SAINTS is an intermediate level work of Sufi beliefs about the status of saints and specific their roles and duties. Based on evidence in the Quran and Holy Traditions of Prophet Muhammad, and the ancient teachings of masters of the Naqshbandi Sufi Order, four levels of saints are described in detail, along with guidelines to identify such holy souls. This title is recommended for anyone engaged in the study Sufism.

"Salawat of Tremendous Blessings" is a compilation of daily and weekly supplications and invocations devoted to Prophet Muhammad that contain specific, immense benefits for supplicants. Taken from authentic Arabic sources, prayers featured in this work have been recited for centuries by Muslims around the world. This book provides easy-to-pronounce English transliteration of Arabic text, along with English explanations of their benefits as mentioned by renowned Islamic scholars and mystics. Includes supplications (salawat, darood) recited for specific purposes, such as to heal from ailments and afflictions, to lessen burdens, or to see Prophet Muhammad in a dream.

The teachings presented here outline a course toward spiritual realization that has rarely been made available before. This book focuses on details of the Naqshbandi Sufi path, with emphasis on the responsibility of the disciple to make progress and advances in his spiritual discipline based on pure love and longing for the Divine Presence. Starting with initiation at the hands of the master, the book outlines the steps needed for the devoted seeker to attain actual gnosis, reaching the level where he or she is able to connect and communicate with masters, both living and passed on, who are able to provide direct spiritual support in assisting the seeker in reaching ever higher levels. The book is essentially a manual in reaching the State of Perfection, Maqam al-Ihsan, which the Prophet Muhammad described as "to worship God as if you see Him and if you do not see Him, to know He sees you." This station is the first goal of the seeker in setting forth on the way of spiritual ascension. While this station is not the seeker's ultimate destination, realizing it is considered the first step into the circle of true seekers, those whose vision is supported by God and who receive inspiration from the Divine Presence.

Ce livret contient une richesse incommensurable. Comme un recueil de prieres particulieres sur le Prophete compilees par les vertueux Compagnons et les Amis d'Allah, elles garantissent les resultats suivants: Quiconque recite ces salawat regulierement aura une meilleure qualite de vie qui s'ameliorera continuellement et proportionnellement a la quantite de louanges recitees sur Sayyidina Mouhammad. Au fur et a mesure que les recitations de salawat accroissent, les problemes et conflits se resolvent, les obstacles se volatilisent, les afflictions se dissipent, les fardeaux s'allegent, la pensee negative et le doute disparaissent. Toutes les formes de magie noire (sihr) sont detruite par la recitation des salawat. La recitation quotidienne des salawat assure le bonheur, ameliore la sante, facilite l'obtention d'emploi, le bon mariage, accroit la provision et la richesse, restore l'harmonie entre les membres de la famille et renforce la paix dans le foyer. Protege donc ta famille, ton foyer, tes affaires, ta sante et ton honneur du demon et du desastre en recitant frequemment les salawat sur le Prophete Mouhammad.

" ok B y k Faziletleri Olan Salav t- erifeler" (Salawat of Immense Benefits) is a Turkish compilation of supplications and invocations devoted to Prophet Muhammad. Taken from authentic Arabic sources, this work features some of the most powerful invocations recited for centuries by Muslims around the world. This book provides the Arabic text, Turkish transliterations, and explanations of their benefits as concluded by renowned Islamic scholars and mystics. Also includes salawat recited for specific purposes, such as to heal from ailments and afflictions, to lessen burdens, or to see Prophet Muhammad in a dream.

"Salawat de Inmensas Bendiciones" es una recopilacion de suplicas e invocaciones diarias y semanales que son dedicadas al Profeta Muhammad, estas contienen especificos e inmensos beneficios para los suplicantes. Extraidas de fuentes Arabes autenticas, las oraciones presentadas en este trabajo, han sido recitadas a lo largo de siglos por musulmanes al rededor del mundo. Este libro proporciona una facil pronunciacion de la transliteracion al Ingles del texto en Arabe, ademas con una explicacion de sus beneficios, como han sido mencionados por renombrados eruditos Islamicos y misticos. Incluidas Suplicas (salawat, darood ) para ser recitadas con propositos especificos tales como, ser sanado de algunas dolencias, aflicciones, disminuir cargas, o ver al Profeta Muhammad en suenos.