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10/05/2026

Prophet'Muhammad's ﷺ Barzakh Life:Seerah Podcast- 71: Shaykh Fouad Elgohari: The Majlis-Jun 11, 2025
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1.Shaykh Fouad Elgohari narrates in Arabic with English Translation the famous text by the Shafii Jurist Imam Ibn Hajar al-Haytami RA(d. 974 AH / 1567 CE), outlining the state of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Barzakh (the intermediate realm after death), is captured in his concise treatise and poem titled "Dafi'at al-Shiqaq wal-Khilaf bi-Qawl al-Mustafa wa Ahl al-Insaaf fi Hayat al-Anbiya fi Quburihim" (The Expeller of Discord and Disagreement via the Words of the Chosen One and the People of Justice Regarding the Life of the Prophets in Their Graves)
2.Shaykh Fouad Elgohari narrates Ahadith from The Life of the Prophets in their Graves by the Muhaddith of Haramain Sharifain, Sayyid Muhammad ibn al-Alawi al-Maliki (Alayhi Rahma): Translated by Gibril Fouad Haddad

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09/19/2026

Journey to Allah:Ustadh Mohammad Ali | Friday Night Program | With love to all -Madina Institute USA-September 18,2026
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Ustadh Mohamed Ali's Biography: From Searching to Centered

Mohamed Ali’s story is one of spiritual searching, resistance, and ultimately, transformation. Raised in Brooklyn, his family’s religious journey took them from Islam to Buddhism to Christianity and back to Islam. At 13, his mother suggested he take a year off from college at Howard University to study in Senegal. He agreed only after being promised a car and help with tuition upon his return.
His first months in Medina Baye were difficult. “I hated it—the heat, the flies, the unfamiliarity. I wasn’t practicing Islam at all,” he admits. But as time passed, stripped of distractions and surrounded by a community focused on faith and learning, Mohamed began to change. “Everything was stripped down to what mattered: community, food, God, shelter.” Inspired by the example of Shaykh Mahy Cissé—a man whose humility, generosity, and deep faith left a lasting impression—Mohamed found himself drawn to the very tradition he once resisted. He immersed himself in Quranic and Arabic studies, eventually earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Arabic literature and Islamic sciences. “Watching Shaykh Mahi, I realized this is what it means to be a Muslim. That’s who I want to be.”
Mohamed Ali spent 12 years studying in Medina Baye—completing primary, secondary, and high school programs at the African American Islamic Institute. He graduated in June 2024 and returned to the United States in December. Today, he lives in Atlanta with his wife and daughter, where he is dedicated to serving his community and continuing the work inspired by his hard-earned scholarship, education, and experiences in Medina Baye.
Source: The Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA) Blog:Journeys of Faith, Sacrifice and Transformation: African American Muslims and Islamic Education in Medina Baye, Senegal - Links under Comments

09/17/2026

Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore(alayhi Rahma):Song of the Prophet ﷺ,Sparrow on Prophet's ﷺ Tomb:NFIE Mawlid 2005,Chandler,AZ
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Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore (alayhi Rahma), Great American Muslim Poet recited his Devotional Islamic Poetry in praise of Allah Taala & His Beloved Prophet ﷺ at the Annual NFIE Mawlid un Nabi ﷺ Conference 2005, Chandler Arizona.Sponsored by Naqshbandiya Foundation For Islamic Education (NFIE)

1.Song of the Prophet ﷺ:
When the Prophet ﷺ came among us - there was sweetness in the air for one who listen closely & desire to be awake
Sallallahu Ala Muhammad (saws) - Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam

2. Sparrow on the Prophet's Tomb ﷺ Lyrics under Comments

Poetry of Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore (alayhi Rahma):"For me the province of poetry is a private ecstasy made public, and the social role of the poet is to display moments of shared universal epiphanies capable of healing our sense of mortal estrangement—from ourselves, from each other, from our source, from our destiny, from The Divine."Source: Ecstatic Exchange"

Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore , Great American Muslim Poet recited his De...

09/09/2026

al-Habib 'Umar bin Hafiz - Understanding the meanings of Muhammad ﷺ : the Name and the Named (Arabic with English Subtitles)-Muhammad Jawad- Mar 8, 2014

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Understanding the meanings of Muhammad ﷺ ; the Name and the Named (peace and blessings be upon him and his family and companions)
A speech by al-Habib 'Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him) at the Mawlid at Dar al-Mustafa (sall Allahu 'alayhi wa Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa sallam) on the night of 14th Rabi at-Thani 1435AH/13th February 2014

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09/05/2026

"A person will be with whom he loves."الْمَرْءُ مَعَ مَنْ أَحَبَّ (Hadith): Dr.Ali Ataie -NFIE Mawlid 2017

Dr.Ali Ataie was the Keynote Speaker at the Annual Mawlid un Nabi ﷺ Conference 2017,Chandler,Arizona,Sponsored by Naqshbandiya Foundation for Islamic Education (NFIE)
Dr.Ataie is Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Zaytuna College.He teaches Arabic, Creedal Theology, Comparative Theology, Sciences of the Quran, Introduction to the Qur’an, and Seminal Ancient Texts.

Ustadh Ali Ataie is a leading scholar of comparative religions with...

09/02/2026

Love of Beauty – Abdal Hakim Murad: Friday Sermon:Cambridge Central Mosque-Aug 30, 2026
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In this khutbah, Abdal Hakim Murad reflects on the covenant of “Am I not your Lord”, the beauty of Allah’s creation, and our journey back to Him.
A reminder to strengthen our love for Allah and His Messenger, peace be upon him, and to live with hearts connected to Him.
This talk was delivered by Abdal Hakim Murad at Cambridge Central Mosque on 28th August 2026.

In this khutbah, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad reflects on the covenant ...

09/01/2026

Prophet Muhammadﷺ :A Mercy to the Worlds: Imam Zaid Shakir - NFIE Mawlid 2011,Chandler Arizona-August 28,2025
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Imam Zaid Shakir is a distinguished American Muslim Scholar & Co-founder of Zaytuna College. He has taught courses in Arabic, Islamic spirituality, contemporary Muslim thought, Islamic history and politics, and Shafi’i fiqh at the College. He delivered Keynote Speech " Prophet Muhammad: A Mercy to the Worlds (saws)" at the Annual NFIE Mawlid-un Nabi (saws) Conference 2011, Chandler, Arizona. Sponsored by Naqshbandiya Foundation for Islamic Education (NFIE)

Imam Zaid Shakir is a distinguished American Muslim Scholar & Co-fo...

08/28/2026

Prophet Muhammadﷺ:" His Character was the Quran":Dr.Vincent Cornell- NFIE Mawlid 1997, Chicago -September11,2025
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"Dr.Vincent Cornell, Professor Islamic Studies,Emory University, delivered this lecture " كان خُلُقُهُ القُرآنَ" (Kana khuluquhu al-Qur'an) " His character was the Qur'an" His way was the Qura'n", Prophet Muhammad (saws) as a Beautiful Model" at the International Mawlid un Nabi Conference 1997,UIC, Chicago. Sponsored by Naqshbandiya Foundation for Islamic Education (NFIE)
Dr.Vincent Cornell ( Mansur Mujahid)'s Biography: Ph.D. in Islamic studies, UCLA (1989 ) Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Middle East & Islamic Studies, Emory University, Director of the King Fahd Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies,University of Arkansas (2011-2016), Professor Islamic Studies, Duke University (1991-2000), His published works include The Way of Abu Madyan , Realm of the Saint: Power and Authority in Moroccan Sufism, Voices of Islam

"Dr.Vincent Cornell, Professor Islamic Studies,Emory University, de...

08/21/2026

Why Humanity Needs Prophet Muhammadﷺ?:Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad-NFIE Mawlid 1998, Chicago-August 19,2025

Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad ( Dr.Timothy Winter), Shaykh Zayed Lecturer in Islamic Studies, at Cambridge University,Director of Studies (Theology and Religious Studies) at Wolfson College & Dean Cambridge Muslim College delivered a Keynote Lecture:
" Supersession & Intercession: Why Humanity needs Prophet Muhammad (saws")? at the International Mawlid un Nabi (saws) Conference 1998, UIC, Chicago.Sponsored by Naqshbandiya Foundation for Islamic Education ( NFIE ).
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Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad ( Dr.Timothy Winter), Shaykh Zayed Lecture...

08/18/2026

Mawlid un Nabi ﷺ Celebration:Shaykh Muhammad Masum Naqshbandi (Alayhi rahma)-NFIE Mawlid 1994, Chicago.

Shaykh Muhammad Masum Naqshbandi (ra) Eminent Scholar from Byara, Iraqi Kurdistan, Religious & Spiritual Guide to NFIE, delivered " The Celebration of the Birthday of the Prophet ﷺ ( Mawlid al-Nabi)" at the International Mawlid-un-Nabi (saws) Conference, UIC, Chicago 1994, Translated from Persian to English by Alan Abd al-Haqq Godlas Ph.D. Professor, Islamic Studies, University 0f Georgia.Sponsored by Naqshbandiya Foundation for Islamic Education (NFIE)

Link to Full Text of English Translation Under Comments (published in Sufi Illuminations Journal Vol 1, 1996 Part 2 )

Shaykh Muhammad Masum Naqshbandi (ra) Eminent Scholar from Byara, I...