Habib Umar bin Hafiz, may Allah subhana wa ta’ala elevate and protect him, began a weekly class on tazkiya (purification). The class began with the reading of “Red Sulfur and the Greatest Elixir,” (al-Kibrit al-Ahmar wa ‘l-Iksir al-Akbar) by Habib ‘Abdullah bin Abu Bakr al-’Aydarus.

This class will be conducted on a weekly basis, insha Allah, on Sundays at 11 AM – 12 PM Makkah time (GMT+3). To ask questions during or after lessons, please read more at Shaykh Abdul Karim Yahya’s blog - Red Sulfur and the Greatest Elixir

You can also download the video (MP4 format) or the audio MP3 from Habib Umar’s website.

Shaykh Abdulkarim Yahya’s profile on Facebook

Shaykh Abdulkarim Yahya – SunniPath instructor profile

Tariqah ‘Alawiyyah group on Facebook

The Zaytuna Distance Learning program is having a Know Your Prophet promotion during this blessed month of Rabiu’ Awwal for Sidi Yahya Rhodus’ course: “The Prophetic Characteristics“.

Description: A four-part study of the inward and outward characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad from his lineage to his names to his physical stature to his noble attributes, taking from the text of the late scholar Shaykh Yusuf al-Nabahani, Wasa’il al-Wusul ila Shama’il al-Rasul (The Means of Arrival to the Characteristics of the Messenger). Studying the characteristics of the Messenger of Allah fills one’s heart with love for him and inspires one to follow his great example.

Promotional cost: $35 for each course (usual cost is $40)

Register for all 4 courses and receive a discount code for Shaykh Hamza Yusuf’s “Real Love” lecture available as a Zayuna Knowledge Resource instant download. After registering for all 4 courses, leave a comment here and we will send you a code. (Tip: IslamCrunch readers can receive a discount code here: LoveCrunch)

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As salamu ‘alaykum Dear Readers.

With the emergence of Ramadan, we would like to wish all of our readers and friends a blessed month of fasting. We hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive us for our shortcomings and flaws. We would really appreciate if you could keep us in your prayers.

Please consider registering for the Jewels of Ramadan webinar with Shaykh Abdullah Ali on August 29, 2009: http://bit.ly/jewelsrmdn Click the link to listen to an exclusive audio clip and info on how to receive a free MP3 download.

And some gems from the IslamCrunch archives:
Ramadan Letter Part 1
Ramadan Letter Part 2

Zaytuna Knowledge Resources presents “Real Love“, a lecture by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. In this amazing lecture, Shaykh Hamza asks the listeners to examine the objects of their love. Recorded in Hayward, California in 2008 as part of the weekly Hayward Halaqah gatherings at Masjid Muhajireen.

Previously, only available by using a special link and access code on a Zaytuna DeenCard (see our coverage here and a video). Now, this much sought after lecture is available as digital download for only $5.00. IslamCrunch readers can use the discount code “lovecrunch” to receive a discount of $1.00!

This lecture is available online only as an audio MP3 download. Over 80 minutes of audio!

Also, available as a digital download (audio MP3 and high quality video): Curing Extremism: Three Voices, One Message with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad and Imam Zaid Shakir. [Click here for a discount opportunity and here for a video clip]

Please visit the Zaytuna Knowledge Resources for the full catalog of online courses.

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Imam Zaid Shakir, returned to the Bay Area on the weekend of May 10, 2009. During his visit, he graced the halls of the Ta’leef Collective. Imam Zaid was the keynote speaker for the night. He captivated the audience with an inspirational lecture that reminded us of the work and struggle we need to put into our religion, our lives and our communities.

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Download the mp3 file here:Imam Zaid Shakir – Back To Basics of Islam

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