Spirituality in Islam:

What is Sufism?

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.

• 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 Mohammad Akram Nadwi

Date: Sunday 6th April 2014

Time: 10:00am- 18:00pm

Price: Early Bird Discount: £20

After the 28th March 2014, £25 thereafter

Venue: Leeds Met University (Full details upon registration)

To enrol, visit: www.alburujpress.com

* No Refunds accepted on any form of cancellation request 14 days before the event. Tickets which are brought within 14 days before the event are non refundable.*