Yesterday, we announced that international superstar, Yusuf, will be releasing his new song, “My People” as a free download.

Now, Yusuf wants you to sing on his latest song! Be one of the selected musicians who will join Yusuf on the song “My People”.

This is your chance to share your talents and contribute to a new chapter in the Cat Stevens legacy.

Here is the message from Yusuf:

Dear Friends,

If you wish to take part in adding your voice to support people around the world still dreaming of being unshackled from harsh authoritarian regimes, you will soon have a chance to do so.

Yusuf has written a song which is inspired by the world shaking call to freedom and the removal of oppression from the peoples of Tunisia and Egypt, the song called My People will soon be available and you’ll be able to send a recording of your voice to be used on the chorus – God Willing.

If you would like to join in, this is how:

1. Listen to the chorus, “MY PEOPLE”, here

2. Choose one of the 3 part harmony samples, and record yourself singing the words “MY PEOPLE”,

3. Then send your recording as an MP3/ Wav or Aiff (with no background noise please) to:

mypeople@yusufislam.ae

To Download Yusuf’s MP3 Sample to your computer right click and select ‘Download Linked File’

We will try to use as many submissions as possible. The deadline for receiving your contribution will be Tuesday 15th February, 3pm GMT.

SPREAD THE WORD TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS!

See the official announcement here – My People – Add your voice to the call!

Imam Abdullah bin Alawi Al-Haddad said:

“Know that the path of the Sadat of the family of Abi-’Alawi is the straight path of Allah. They are among those to whom He has granted the favours of His obedience and that of His Messenger, and the company of the Prophets, siddiqin (truthful), shuhada (witnesses), and salihin (pious), and they are the best of companions.”

Read more about Bani ‘Alawi here: Biographies

Bonus: also available a basic Shafi’i fiqh text used by teachers for those beginning the path - Fiqh eBooks [click on Safinat al-Naja - The Ship Of Salvation]

Much thanks to Ustadh Ramy Abu Farouk Najmeddine for posting this on his website: http://www.ustadh.com/

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)

This is promotion is for a limited time. Please tweet this post, add it to your Facebook profile and email it to your family, friends and networks.

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