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Welcome to al-Salik, the virtual home of Khanqah Imdadiyyah Ashrafiyyah – located in Union City, California. This website is dedicated to those matters which deal with Tasawwuf, Suluk, Purifying the Heart, and Attaining Closeness to Allah Ta’ala. Our Murshid & Shaykh, Hadrat Mawlana Tameem Ahmadi (damat barakatuhum) is the Khalifah of the late Hadrat Mawlana Shah Hakim Muhammad Akhtar (qadasallahu sirrahu) (1928-2013) & Hadrat Mawlana Qammaruzaman Illahabadi (damat barakatuhum). Seekers will find a vast array of malfuzat, audios, islahi letters, questions & answers, and other articles on this website for their benefit as they traverse the path. Before asking a question, please take due diligence to search through the archives and index to see if your matter has been answered already.

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The Spiritual Counsels & Advices of Hadrat Haji Imdadullah Muhajjir al-Makki: Part 3

The Spiritual Counsels and Advices of Hadrat Haji Imdadullah Muhajir al-Makkī رحمه الله تعالىTaken from Dhiyā al-QulūbPart 3 (Part 1, Part 2) 31. Speak softly and with gentleness.32. You should choose to spend time in silence and solitude.33. One should remain focused on their work with composure and not allow distractions to easily perturb them.34. Consider any conditions that come upon you in life as being from Allah.35. It is important to protect your heart and prevent desires and sinful thoughts from taking root. However, if unintentional fleeting thoughts arise from time to time, there is no harm in

Ramadan 2026 Discourses

These are the audio recordings from the month of Ramadan 1447/2026 of Hadrat Mawlana Tameem Ahmadi (damat barakatuhum). Ramadan 2026: Post Tarawih Series Other Majalis During Ramadan Daily Majlis for those in Itikaf

The Spiritual Counsels & Advices of Hadrat Haji Imdadullah Muhajjir al-Makki: Part 2

The Spiritual Counsels and Advices of Hadrat Haji Imdadullah Muhajir al-Makkī رحمه الله تعالىTaken from Dhiyā al-Qulūb Part 2 11. If one experiences enjoyment and elation in one’s spiritual practices, then one should thank Allah, and even the little amount of pleasure experienced therein should be considered an immense blessing.12. Do every action solely for the sake of Allah alone.13. Do not seek enjoyment through kashf & karāmat (spiritual unveilings & miracles); rather, you should be repulsed by the desire for such things. 14. When you experience spiritual expansion and openness, it is important to be grateful for it.

The Spiritual Counsels & Advices of Hadrat Haji Imdadullah Muhajjir al-Makki: Part 1

The Spiritual Counsels and Advices of Hadrat Haji Imdadullah Muhajir al-Makkī رحمه الله تعالىTaken from Dhiyā al-QulūbPart 1 One saint has said, خواهی که شود دل تو چو آیینهده چیز بیرون کن از درون سینحرص و عمل غضب و دروغ وغیبتبخل و حسد و ریا وکبر و کینه “If you wish that your heart shines like a mirror, Empty out 10 things from within: 1) Greed 2) False Aspiration 3) Anger 4) Lies 5) Backbiting 6) Stinginess 7) Jealousy 8) Ostentation 9) Pride 10) Rancor” Afterward, the heart should be adorned with beautiful qualities and good habits. خواهی که

Umrah Islahi Safar 2025

A small group from California joined Hadrat Mawlana Tameem Ahmadi (damat barakatuhum) in an Islahi safar to the blessed Haramayn Sharifayn, Makkah al-Mukarramah and Madinah al-Munawarrah, from November 18th to November 28th. The following audios below are some advices or majalis from this Islahi safar.

  • Majlis Schedule
  • All majalis are held at Masjid al-Huda in Union City, California.
  • Tafsir Dars - every Thursday night after Maghrib (8PM)
  • Sirah Dars - every Saturday night after Maghrib (8PM)
  • Islahi Majlis - every Sunday after Dhur (effective 4/5/26)

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Common questions regarding tasawwuf

What is Tasawwuf?

Tasawwuf is commonly referred to as suluk (traveling the path to Allah) or also tazkiyah (purification of the nafs).  The reality of tasawwuf is to adorn both the outward

What is a Shaykh of Tasawwuf?

(Read “What is Tasawwuf?” first)  A shaykh of tasawwuf is someone who has been traveling the path of Din for a considerable amount of time, with knowledge and practice

What is Bay’ah?

Renewal of One’s Repentance and Commitment One of the traditions associated with the path of taṣawwuf that is often misunderstood is the institution of bayʿah or ʿahd. It is

What is a Khanqah?

A khanqah is a place dedicated to the dissemination of the teachings of the science of the heart (Tasawwuf, Tazkiyah). It was separate from the Masjid due to the

What is a Tariqah?

After the era of the Sahaba, from the beginning of the end of the time of the tabi’in and the beginning of the tab’tabi’in there were zuhhad and ubbad,

The Thanwi Silsila?

The silsilas of four mashayikh are more well known and recognized (in the Indian sub-continent). The silsilas of these four pious saints (may Allah enlighten their graves) became more

A Sign of Nisbat Ma’Allah

Nisbah literally means “relationship” or “connection.” A nisbah is a two-way process. It has two ends. In our context, nisbah ma’Allah (connection with Allah) means Allah’s connection with the

Spiritual Congeniality (Munasabah) Explained

Experience has proven that for gaining spiritual benefit (fuyudh-e-batini), mutual munasabah (compatibility/congeniality) between the Shaykh and murid is a natural condition. Normally benefit is dependent on affection which is

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