Visiting The Maqam of Habib Ali Kwitang, Jakarta

I am sorry to post this late due to unforseen circumstances. My last ziayarah was at Maqam Habib Ali Kwitang. His real name is Habib Ali al Habsyi. There was a narration comfirmed that somehow he is related to Habib noh al Habsyi, Singapore. In fact, he attended the early days of Haul Habib Noh in Singapore. Another story was said, he attended the grand opening of Masjid Ba'alawi in Singapore.

When we arrived after maghrib, there was Mawlid leading by Habib Abdul Rahman al Habsyi and Habib Najib al Haddad including few other habaaibs. Thousand of Crowds was there. After the mawlid, they performed ziyarah. When I entered the mosque, the ambiance of the atmosphere surrounding reminded me of Solo and Hadramawt, Yemen. Even the decoratiion of Maqam of Habib Ali looks similar to the Hadramawt. It was abit more unique as the crowd gathered to sing Qasidah with drums. One of the Amazement I discovered, when I saw few people holding a Javanese umbrella while Habib Abdul Rahman was walking.

As I was walking towards the Maqam, a habib came to me with a warm welcome. I didn't know who he was perhaps a humble habib that wants me to feel comfortable attending the ziyarah . I saw many performing tawaf and at the same time doa around the maqam, this is their spiritual culture there. From a distance, the glimpse of the maqam, make me excited. Alhamdulilah, I managed to be near the maqam as we tawwasul upon those who are closer to Allah swt.

pic 01- Habib Najib al Haddad leaving the place
pic 02 - Maqam of Habib Ali Kwitang.
Pic 03- Tawaf and also tawwasul
pic 04 - Crowd trying to salam Habib Abdul Rahman al Habsyi while he is leaving the place

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Qasidah Burdah by Habib Hassan al Kaff

Sout Ilaahi present Qasidah Burdah CD album by Habib Hassan al Kaff. This recitation of the Burdah is unique, as it infuses into your heart the atmospheric ambience of the Nusantara, without forgetting its Middle-eastern essence. This particular Burdah is a must add to your Burdah collection.

Biography:

Habib Hassan alKaff was born in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, where many famous Ulama bore roots since early history.He grew up studying Religious knowledge while receiving tremendous support from his family. After graduating from a local Pesantren, he ventured onwards to Darul Mustafa in Yemen, to further his studies.After the completion of his studies, he promptly returned to Indonesia. Now, he is residing in Solo and teaching at Al Hidayah. At times, he lead the Majlis Burdah together with Ahabbul Mukhtar.

For sales and ordering, please contact Khalid Ajmain at khalid_ajmain@yahoo.com.sg or call +65 90687106. or check out http://soutilaahi.blogspot.com/

The cost of this Burdah CD is $13.00.Singapore dollars. Insha'Allah the Burdah CD will be on sale this saturday 03 may at the life of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.Seminar at Masjid Al Kaff. And we are hoping Wardah Books will be able to sell the CD too.

The Maqam of Sultan Arifin Shaykh Ismail at Pulau Besar

The Maqam of Sultan Arifin Shaykh Ismail at Pulau Besar is the descendant of Shaykh Abdul Qadir al Jelani who is from the Qadriyah Tariqa. According to some narration stated, Shaykh Ismail was instructed by Shaykh Abdul Qadir al Jelani to travel to South East Asia region in order to spread Islam through the teaching of Sufism. Another version claimed when he was lost when he traveled to Malacca, he returned to Baghdad. Then he was instructed to travel again to the same destination but when he arrived Malacca, it was under the colonization of Portuguese therefore he went to Pulau Besar. It was also said his 'Suluk' place was at Bukit Timah hill, Singapore. It was also narrated that Shaykh Ismail dreamt of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. instructed him to travel South East Asia for the same purposes. He came with few of his Murids such as Shaykh Yusuf as Siddique. Shaykh Ismail not only propogating his peaceful loving dakwah at Pulau Besar, there are records showing he went to Aceh including Pasai.

There are various 'miracle' stories about the history of Pulau Besar and Shaykh Ismail which fascinate many Awliyah lovers to visit them from time to time. One of the famous miracle story about Shaykh Ismail, he was able to walk on water. Each time when he went to other places to teach or conduct dakwah, he returned to Pulau Besar by walking on the water. Thousand of visitors came to Pulau Besar every week to Ziyarah in order to gain baraqah from Awliyah Allah. There are many other Maqams of Awliyah at this Pulau Besar. May Allah bless him

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A seminar on the life of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

Praises be to Allah, The Glorious One! Blessings and Salutations of Allah upon our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (salallahu alaihi wasallam), and on his family, companions and his truthful followers.

Understanding the life and struggle of Prophet Muhammad (s) is imperative upon every Muslim so as to develop our love for Allah’s Beloved Messenger (s). The perfection of our faith rests on our depth and sincerity of love for Prophet Muhammad (s). SimplyIslam is proud to organise the seminar Our Beloved Mustafa - A Seminar on the Life of Prophet Muhammad. It will be held on Saturday 3 May 2008, 2 p.m. at Masjid Alkaff Kg Melayu (Bedok Reservoir).

The seminar aims to inspire a sense of love for Prophet Muhammad (s) through a greater understanding of his life, struggle and sacrifice. Insha’Allah, the seminar will be graced by the presence of the eminent As-Sayyid As-Shaykh Afeefuddin al-Gaylani, the 19th direct descendant of the famous scholar and saint of Islam, Shaykh Abdul Qadir al-Gaylani (1077-1166 AD/472-561 Hijrah). The eminent Shaykh Afeefuddin will deliver the keynote address for the seminar.

Other speakers for the seminar include Shaykh Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Kassim, Prof Syed Farid Alatas, Ustaz Mohammed Iqbal Abdullah, Ustaz Firdaus Yahya and Ustaz Saifur Rahman. And, to enliven the love of Sayyidina Muhammad (s) in our hearts, there will also be a couple of performances of Salawat and Qasidah during the seminar.

Join us on this educational journey in expressing and enhancing our love for our Beloved Mustafa (salallahu alaihi wasallam). For enquiries, please call Sis Saira at Tel 65474407 or email saira@simplyislam.sg.

Tariqa Seminar in Johor

There will be a seminar on Tariqa will be held in the Complex Islam on 24th April Thursday. On this seminar, there will be discussion on 4 Tariqa, Naqshbandi, Alawiyah, Qadriyah and Ahmadiyah Idrisyah which have been approved by the Majlis Jabatan Agama Islam, Johor. During the night, there will be zikir of each tariqa.

The venue of the event, Complex is beside the Masjid Abu Abakar.

Ijazah of Dalaiul Khairat

Assalamualaikum wr wb, you are invited to the Majlis of Selawat and the Ijazah of Dalaiul khairat by al Shaykh al Sayyid Abbas al Maliki ( The brother of the late al Shaykh al Sayyid Muhammad al Maliki) on 22 April after maghrib at bukit 9 rembau. Please inform your love ones and those who you know. thanks

The Haul of Shaykh Umar bin Abdullah al Khatib

The Haul of Shaykh Umar bin Abdullah al Khatib will be on 4th may 08, Sunday 9am at masjid Khalid, Onan road, Singapore. Due to the reconstruction of the Masjid Al Abd Razak, the family of Shaykh Umar decided to shift the Haul to another mosque nearby.