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January 6, 2014   Advice, Ahl us-Sunnah, Arabic, Books, English, English, Islam FAQ, Maulud, Maulud, Prophets, Rabi ul-Awwal, Rabi ul-Awwal, Seerah, Seerah, Teachers (Other), The Holy Prophet, Translations

The Light of Sight (Tr. of Nur al-Uyun)

Translation of Nur al-Uyun – A Concise Biography of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhe wasallam)

Author’s Introduction:

Thus said the meticulous research scholar, the imām, shaykh Fat’ĥuddīn Abu’l Fat’ĥ Muĥammad ibn Muĥammad ibn Muĥammad ibn Sayyidi’n Nās
al-Yámurīy ar-Rabýiy – may Allāh táālā sanctify his secret:

Praise be to Allāh táālā who opens the doors [of Grace] when He is called upon; and He, who bestows means for guidance; Salutations and blessings
upon His Prophet Muĥammad , whom Allāh táālā sent as a guide to those who accepted guidance; and a proof 3 upon those who turned away;
and [salutations be] upon his descendants and his companions who loved and cherished his  tradition all their lives.

Úyūn al-Athar fī Funūn al-Maghāzī wa’sh Shamāyil wa’s Siyar,  is a comprehensive biography that I have compiled, which is a copious and
sufficient resource for seekers of this knowledge. After completing it, I felt that it should be abridged to facilitate quick reference, easy to read and to
carry; that which imparts knowledge to the beginner and serves as a review for the master. Hence, I have summarised in these pages, and
named it, The Light of the Sight – A Concise Biography of the Trustworthy, the Vouchsafed.

Thus we begin, with a prayer for aid and guidance from Allāh táālā and beseech Him to steer our essay and ease the path to goodness.

The Light of Sight (Tr. of Nur al-Uyun)

Courtesy: Ridawi Press

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October 13, 2011   Arabic, Art, Books, Calligraphy, Culture, English, Events, Farsi, Festivals, Food and Recipes, History, Intercultural Communication, Language, Music, Poetry, Samaa/Qawwali, Stories, Uncategorized, Urdu, Virtues and Ethics   1 Comment

Book: The Culture of Islam

The Islamic Educational and Cultural Research Center (IECRC) participated in the Annual Sacramento World Festival in Old Sacramento (California) on October 2, 2011. The IECRC booth represented artifacts, books, clothing, music, Islamic poetry and many other Islamic cultural items from the various cultures in the Muslim world including that of Pakistan, Morroco, Saudi Arabia (Mecca and Medina), Egypt, Syria, India, Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey among other countries. Among the highlights at booth included free henna cultural designs on the hands of women, Arabic writing of the audience’s names, and an interactive poster of the text of the Holy Qur’an on one page viewed only by microscope.

A publication by IECRC named “The Culture of Islam” was published and handed out to the audience. Below is a downloadable PDF of the book:

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October 13, 2011   Arabic, Art, Article, Calligraphy, Culture, Education, English, Events, Farsi, Festivals, Food and Recipes, History, Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Communication, Language, Language, Music, Poetry, Report, Sacramento, Samaa/Qawwali, Stories, Subcontinent, Urdu, Virtues and Ethics   1 Comment

IECRC Exhibits the Islamic Culture at the Sacramento World Festival

To understand another’s custom, one must look at it from the perspective of the person practicing the custom. One must place themselves or attempt to place themselves in the shoes of the other. Sort of, look through the eyes of that person to feel what she feels. That is where understanding occurs. And that is why events such as the Sacramento Cultural Festival are so important. They allow for diverse expression of cultural values which keep the tree of community alive and vibrant in the fruitful production of ideas and its flowering creates beauty and attraction for all to enjoy.

—The Culture of Islam by IECRC

October 2, 2011

The Islamic Educational and Cultural Research Center (IECRC) participated in the Annual Sacramento World Festival in Old Sacramento (California) on October 2, 2011. The IECRC booth represented artifacts, books, clothing, music, Islamic poetry and many other Islamic cultural items from the various cultures in the Muslim world including that of Pakistan, Morroco, Saudi Arabia (Mecca and Medina), Egypt, Syria, India, Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey among other countries. Among the highlights at booth included free henna cultural designs on the hands of women, Arabic writing of the audience’s names, and an interactive poster of the text of the Holy Qur’an on one page viewed only by microscope.

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The goal of this exhibition and performance was to introduce to the American public a view of Islam through its beautiful and colorful cultural expression. The performance included a recital (dhikr) in Arabic by Lua Hightower and the IECRC Naat Group of Sacramento about the meanings of Allahu Akbar (God is Greater) Islamic Tawhid (Oneness of God), and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Farhad Yaqubi presented his own composition in Farsi on the Compassionate and Merciful attributes of God and a beautiful performance on harmonium of the famous Nami Daanam che manzil bood shab jaey ke man boodam a piece written by Amir Khusro (may God have mercy on him) about the spiritual state of Union with the One. All performances were translated in English along with the Roman transliteration so that the audience could experience some of the depth of the spiritual works being presented. Meher Faiq of Fusion Catering and Shemeem Khan offered free samoosas and pakoras (traditional Muslim food from the Subcontinent) prepared at location while the audience enjoyed the presentation.

Sharaaz Khan Qadri, Director of the Sacramento Chapter of IECRC presented two traditional stories from Kaleela Dimnah and Maulana Rumi’s Mathnawi (may God have mercy on him) to an audience of children and parents in Old Sacramento’s famous Eagle Theater.

This all-day event ended in a success as the event offered itself as a great opportunity to network with other cultures in an exchange of religious and cultural viewpoints within a friendly, open, and non-dogmatic atmosphere. A publication by IECRC named “The Culture of Islam” was published and handed out to the audience.

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