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(AF-Kanz) CUS ae RU eee CRT Ome eT) Ae REO LED alee et) Pere) rr) MUHAMMAD MUSTAPHA (SAW): PUES Se ary SUFIG PREM Coe ene TL Ly Ne esr on SE rd Wn Cee ae ead COO. Seen Fadhiae Shaykh Sayyid Aliou Cisse [ra] = Thalgertect Khadimil Hadrah Tasawwuf In Perspective re ee EDITORIAL BOARD Executive Chairman Al-Khalifatul Aam, Shaykh Ahmad Tijani Ibrahim Niass (RTA) Editor in Chief Bilgees B. Grillo, rca, men Managing Editor Musliu Bode. Salaam Associate Editors Princess Saldat Adeola Sapphire Toyyibah Vintura Silifah A. Aregbesola Contributing Editors Alhaji Muhammad Shakirudeen Grillo Mukaddam Nurudeen Hassif Mukadam Abdullateef Owolabi Special Advisers Tajudeen Alade Onigbanjo Alhaji Shaykh Muhammad Siddiq Alhaji Abubakar Rajab Research/Field Consultant Alhaji Kasim Yahya Yahuri Alhaji Jamilu Sabiu Adverts Gbonlahan Tjaoba Internet /Web contents Monsur AbdulRahman Welfare /Logistics Hajiya Shakirah Grillo Alhaji Shittu Jumah Photography Sayyida Rafiah Opeyemi Habeebah Muhammad Creative Art Director Ma Asti Janka Aisha Moninuola Distribution and Circulation Muhammad Al-Amin Raji Sidi Muhammad Habeebullah Muhammad Shamsideen Ltv COVER DESIGN ALKANZ (The Treasure) (ISSN:) Publication of: Queen of Sheba Peace Foundation Secretariat: Plot 2, Engr, Sikuade Street, Marshy Valley Estate, ‘Ajah E-mail: queenofsheba_foundation@yahoo.com queenofsheba.foundation@gmail.com All correspondence should be forwarded to the secretariat address for the attention of the Editor- in-chief Typeset & printed by: Queen of Sheba Peace Foundation AL-KANZ (THE TREASURE) Sse CO NTENTS From the desk of the 4 Editor-in-Chief Personality profile: Great Men of Allah: 5. Muhammad Mustapha (SAW) Qur'anic Admonitions: 9 ‘Tawheed (Oneness of Allah) ‘Tasawwuf in perspective What is Tasawwuf (Sufism)? Tariqah issues: Litanies of the Tijaniyyah path Diwan of Shaykh Ibrahim Nias: Hanihan ti Ibrahim Children's Journal: E Qur'an stories on Prophet Lugman 15-16 Events Panorama 17-24 Hadith-al-Qudsi 25 Sufic songs for the 26 contemplative mind Tarigah News: 27-30 International and Local Figh: Responsibilities of an adult Muslim 31 Your questions answered 32-33 Friday Khutbah of the 3 Holy Prophet 34 Dua (Supplication), the Sword of the Belleveis AL-KANZ (THE TREASURE) As-Salaam Alaykum the entire family of Islam and the Tarigah! We praise Allah Ta’ala for His Great Benevolence upon us and for the birth of this soul-stirring, informative and educative journal hereby published. We celebrate the virtues of the Sayyid and Imam of all - As-Sayyid-il- Wujud Muhammad Habeebullah (peace be upon him)! We bring to your doorstep this maiden =~ edition of Al-Kanz (The Treasure) for your soul's delight. No doubt the journal will serve as a source of knowledge and enlightenment to its readers. It will in addition quench the thirst of the B adherents of the path of the Elites thereby elevating the soul. The Qur'an says: “But the virtuous drink of a cup, tempered with camphor - A spring where from the servant of Allah drink. They make it gush forth - a forceful gushing forth” (Ad-Dahr 76:5-6). In this maiden edition as with all future editions, the journal will touch on the : following areas viz: Personality profile of one of the Great Men of The Path, Qur'anic Admonitions, Tasawwuf in Sheikh Ibrahim Niass At-Tijaniyy, Children's journal, Hadith-el-Qudsi, Sufic songs for the contemplative mind, Tariqah_ News, Figh, Questions & answers,Zabur of Dawud, Friday Khutbah of the Prophet and finally Dua, the Believers’ Sword, In addition, it has a centre spread designed to cover current events within brotherhood fold. A column is also dedicated for celebration of success, the Peace message, inside The Khadimul-Hadrah's Cubicle, quotable quote and city of knowledge. This journal is conceived to correct the perceived views of those who hold the tarigah institutions at bay as well as in gaining better understanding of the ways of the Sufis. For those who are brothers in this faydah, they are better equipped for the onerous challenges of wading through the waters of life without being drenched. Everyone is invited to come on Board. Let us all paddle together in this sea of great expectations! Let us communicate with one another in the language of the Sufis! Let us all begin an exhilarating journey on the road to Allah Ta'ala as we turn over the ensuing pages... Ahlan wa sahlan. Sincerely yours, The poor Slave on the Road to Allah Sayyidah Bilgis Grillo Editor-in-Chief uaa Alhamdu Lillah! A brand-new Islamic Foundation is born! The Foundation established for the worship and service of Allah Ta‘ala Alone , for the Tariqah of our Esteemed Shaykh Ahmad Tijani of Fez, the ‘Super-Elect of Allah and for the growth of the Faydah ofour Maolana Alhaji Ibrahim Niass [rta]. This is a Peace Foundation established under the Corporate Affairs Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with a reg. No: CAC/IT/NO.28891 It was registered as an NGO on the 31” July, 2008. Its Chairman and the Head the Eight-Man Board of Trustees is His Eminence, The Grand Khalifah, Fadilah Shaykh El Islam, Sirru-|- Akbar and Sahibul Waqt, Shaykh Ahmad Tijani Ibrahim Niass at-Tijani of Kaolack [rta]. THE CHAIRMAN AND HAJIYA BILQEES GRILLO, THE FOUNDER OF THE PEACE FOUNDATION WITH HER HUSBAND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES There are eight member board of Trustees headed by the Khalifatu--Aam, Shaykh Ahmad Tian! Ibrahim Niass [rt]. The board is responsible for formulating broad-based decisions of the Foundation. CHAIRMAN OF THE ISLAMIC FOUNDATION awe FADILATU SHAYKH AHMAD TOANI IBRAHIM NIASS [RTA] OUR CHAIRMAN, Shaykh Ahmad Tijani Ibrahim Niass (Chief Religieux) is a well-known International Diplomat of Repute who is acknowledged worldwide as a Religious Scholar, Pious Leader, Avowed Truth-Bearer, and Compassionate Father to all men, and an Accommodating Personality. He is a Rare Gem Personified and an Ocean of Generosity. He had traversed land, air and sea within and outside Nigerian Soil to preach peace. He has not less than 2 million followers in each of the West African countries and he keeps active touch with these locations of over 15 countries. He also has followers in Europe, Asia and Middle East. He is highly revered and his words are iaw to them. As the Chairman of the Board, it was his decision that the Foundation be incorporated by the board of trustees led by the founder who has been yearning to serve Islam professionally. His father was Shaykh el Islam, Alhaji Ibrahim bin Abdullah Niass, RTA [late] known as the Revivalist of the Century with the whole of the Africa and other continents following him. His adherents are over 800million worldwide. Shaykh Tijani Niass is the Spiritual 417 Inheritor of his father’s religious dynasty and is well known particularly in Nigeria where he has over 10 million followers. It is BS" no wonder therefore that anyone associated with him are generally people of National and * 533 International repute. He is the Initiator and Grand-commander of this Foundation. He has organised uncountable number of international conferences on Islamic unity, brotherhood, religious tolerance and diplomacy amongst many others. He is a National of Senegal and a father to many influential personalities in Nigeria. To give effect to the guidelines of the chairman for a standardized representation of the affairs of his Office particularly in the area of publicity and public inter- action using the journal asa medium. Creation of a periodic Muslim journal to be named “THE TREASURE” [AL-KANZ] which will x-ray the subject of Islam in general terms, Sufism and the faydah of Shaykh Ibrahim Niass in particular for greater understanding. Production of Books of translation of BAYE's lectures, letters, fatwas etc as well as those of the Chairman for the Tarigah. Provision of other Sufi Books, Islamic Books and high- value materials for the actualization ofa loftier spiritual life for all, Muslims and Non-Muslim alike. Provision of regular tracts on Isiamic religious knowiedge and wider distribution of same. Establishment of Adult literacy classes for Qur’anic reading and Arabic language with English as a second language. Establishment of children madrasah to acquaint them with basic Islamic precepts right from infant to youth. Establishment of Guidance and Counselling Centre (G & ) with a view to provision of spiritual, moral, guidance and assistance to those who are spiritually, emotionally and morally or psychologically fatigued or challenged. THE PEACE GOSPEL Let us all embrace peace! ‘Shaykh--Islam Alhaji brahim Nias. [May Allah be pleased with im, the father of our Chairman, Eetime darko J Other essential services and projects for the upliftment of Isiam and Sufism as laid down in the constitution of the Foundation MOTTO: The Foundation's aims are to further the interest of knowledge which man requires as an instrument with which to live in peace with fellow creations on earth. The Foundation's motto, in live with this summary aim shall be “Knowledge, Liberty and Peace” MODE OF ACTION Education and training (in a School, College or Institute) = Talks, (Qournals/write-ups, media). - Dialogue = Opinion and (physical correspondences) - Guidance and Counselling (advices & further assistance/action) - Intensive Duas and adoption of Quranic and Sunnah solutions to solve life's problems. Conferences, Seminars print electronics recommendations contacts, iL “To err is human, to forgive, divine. Do unto others as you would want ‘others do unto you. Do the works of this world as if ‘you will remain therein forever, and do the works of the Hereafter ‘as if you will die tonight. Weigh your actions and deeds before you are weighed by God al sel pn al gol hat SHADY CHEM ARMED TOJAN RAKIM MASSE gee | : —_ Oo Yoo tanb ee Satna GA) te Cs B29 oll a! Certificate of Incorporation J Yipee mh 20tses hen Allah proposes that a person achieves and programmes. They begin to record success in life but the children of Adam remarkable “success” only to realize believe that they can thwart the plans of after a while that the plans are subtly Allah. They then set out with their agenda back-firing much to their own losses. This is the reality for those who think they can misuse power given to them to ; bring the creatures of God down the pedestal of greatness. Rather than achieve such heinous handiworks, they find themselves swimming in the ocean of their own self-made hells and dungeons. The promise of Allah is true. Man shall reap nothing in life and even at death and in the Hereafter except whatever his hands sow. Therefore grasp the lessons of life and do good to fellow human beings. No matter what you do Allah's Will reigns supreme. “And whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it, and whoever does an atom's weight of evil will see it”[Az-Zilzalah 99:7-8 ] SETS] an THE TREASURE corer (Al-Kanz) Invitation For Collaboration And Synergy With Our Dedicated Pa Team Of Professionals [armament McA Ge Sa aia eal ae You are invited to bulk-purchae your favourite monthly magazine, AL-KANZ for your Jama'at at prices below the label price to cater for handling and logistics gover 20 ort will go a long way in bringin our mors als to yOUr doorstep COUrESY Peace foundation. OUR CONTACT: The Managing Editor, AL-KANZ [The Treasure] 94/96 Oduduwa Street, Surulere, Lagos. Tel: 08023097117 08025578958. e-mail: topsy85@yahoo.com In addition y items of sufi queen of sheba LECTURE SERIES 002 aT ae For further enquiries please call: (08023155119, 08098155119, 08068357614, 08055054151, 07081057928 Visit us at: 94/96 Oduduwa Street, Surulere, Lagos. 2, Jonah Lane, Off dita Street, Lagos Island, Lagos, E-mail: queenofsheba_foundation@yahoo.com ‘queenofsheba.foundation@gmall.com

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