I know that religious discussions are usually charged, so I am looking from opinions from Sunni Muslims on Shaykh Hisham Kabbani.
I have read “Keys to the Divine Kingdom” and was incredibly impressed by the good Shaykh, however I have learned a few things that are less than palatable to me. So I am looking for some advice.
I had not looked at Sufism in the past and I am trying to expand my knowledge base. I have greatly respected and identified with the works of Mawlana Ashraf Ali Thanvi in the past.
Let’s forget about rest of his beliefs and look at what wiki says about him: “Kabbani works closely with the governments and people of Muslim nation…He has supported military incursions in Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, his native Lebanon, and Somalia”.
So basically “shaykh” has allied with western governments and devils from Muslim nation to work against “extreme” Muslims & Islam. Which Muslim would ally himself with the kuffaar in their war against Islam and support their invasion in Muslim lands?
^AKB...that's not true and the article needs citation coz there is no reference made.
I'm personally bit disappointed to his comment about majority of mosques in US being a threat otherwise I think he's okay.
Dear Sister Hareem, I agree with you. I read the Keys to the Divine Kingdom and he mentions some very touching things about how we need to humble ourselves in this world, in preparation of facing Allah. But then I found a few other items about him (wallah o Alim) that are not confirmed but I don't agree with them at all. I'm not being coy in mentioning them, I just need some opinions from other brothers and sisters.
..Cause whether a man is knowledgeable or not, if he adds the Shi'a prefix, he is by default an apostate.
On topic: I've heard and read about him, but what's with the pic with Gohar Shahi? LOL
Not at all, please don't take it the wrong way. The reason why I mentioned Sunni Muslims was because I was hoping that someone with experience in Sunni theology could be able to comment.
Please share your thoughts. I do believe that Gohar Shahi is a fake messiah outside of the fold of Islam.
Not at all, please don't take it the wrong way. The reason why I mentioned Sunni Muslims was because I was hoping that someone with experience in Sunni theology could be able to comment.
Please share your thoughts. I do believe that Gohar Shahi is a fake messiah outside of the fold of Islam.
That comment was directed to Khalil Khan, not to worry.
I'm into reading about scholars from different schools of thought, listening to their lectures. I recently got interested and wanted to see into Sufism, haven't started yet. Someone on Facebook tagged me in a note with a dua by Shaykh Haqqani, it was beautifully worded. I'll look for it and post it later.
That comment was directed to Khalil Khan, not to worry.
I'm into reading about scholars from different schools of thought, listening to their lectures. I recently got interested and wanted to see into Sufism, haven't started yet. Someone on Facebook tagged me in a note with a dua by Shaykh Haqqani, it was beautifully worded. I'll look for it and post it later.
Thanks -- I just don't want this thread to become sectarian, so I felt bad about the Sunni Muslim comment -- I correct that and say that anyone who has the Islamic knowledge and seeking truth is welcome here.
Please do share -- when it comes to Islamic theology, we should not have any bounds.
Gohar Shahi’s meeting with Sh. Kabbani doesn’t mean anything. Unless I see or hear Sh. Kabbani approving of him I don’t think we should start making judgements.
Here’s a link of Sh G.F Hadad regarding Sh. Kabbani and they give him a lot of respect, there are few disagreements but overall they are respected by Sunnipath scholars.
This is one of my major concerns, I didn't want to say anything but it does not sit well with me.
it wouldn't not sit well with any sane Muslim. We are not even allowed to make bad dua'a for another Muslim let alone support the kuffaar in their war against Islam & Muslims. As far his other theological positions, my comments would have to wait until the end of Ramadan.
^AKB...that's not true and the article needs citation coz there is no reference made.
ummm...you can believe in whatever you want. I'll post the evidence after Ramadan, insha'Allah.
it wouldn't not sit well with any sane Muslim. We are not even allowed to make bad dua'a for another Muslim let alone support the kuffaar in their war against Islam & Muslims. As far his other theological positions, my comments would have to wait until the end of Ramadan.
ummm...you can believe in whatever you want. I'll post the evidence after Ramadan, insha'Allah.
Alright brother, we'll wait until Ramadan has passed. Isha'Allah this will help me and any other interested individuals clarify any doubts.
JazakAllah for sharing. These are beautiful duas, I will print them and memorize them, Ish’Allah.
Just to give some more background, I am trying to become a better Muslim by connecting with the deen and less with duniya, rather than being lost in the materialism and the rat race, I would like to take more time to learn as much as possible. So please feel free to share any other good resources.
I was reading another thread and this quote struck me: Put aside your pride, Set down your arrogance, And remember your grave (Hazrat Ali). These three items are something that I am working on, not totally successful, but striving to set aside the nafs and submitting to Allah and the faith.