Shaykh Dr. Nur al-Din Itr of Aleppo, has passed away in Damascus today.-- Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Bin Yahya al-Ninowy

Inna lillah wa inna Ilayhi raji'oon.
With eyes filled with tears and sorrow hearts, we can confirm that our Shaykh and teacher; Shaykh Dr. Nur al-Din Itr of Aleppo, has passed away in Damascus today.
Shaykh Nur al-Din was considered the highest living scholarship in Hadith sciences in Syria, he is also an Ustadh Musharik in Ulum al-Tafsir. The Shaykh, may Allah Ta'ala forgive him, reward him, and grant him Jannah, was the nephew and son-in-law of our late Shaykh Sayyidi Abdullah Siraj al-Din al-Husayni who was the major influence in his academic and Tazkiyah growth.
ِAmong the most beautiful books Shaykh Nur al-Din authored are: Manhaj al-Naqd fi Ulum al-Hadith, and I'lam al-Anaam, among other innovative scholarly works. The Shaykh was Hanafi in Fiqh and Hasani in family origin, with a calmness and a smile that almost never leaves his face and a stunning humbleness. He kept giving lectures until recently when illness overwhelmed him. He never left Syria from 70's after he taught in al-Madina al-Munawarra, preferred to struggle to positively contribute to the situation in Syria instead (like his Shaykh and father-in-law), and moved from Aleppo to Damascus for the University department job which he held, visiting his home city regularly and giving lectures in its Masajid. His sessions were filled with Nur (his name), ilm, and humbleness.
The departure of scholars of such caliber is a sign to the Ummah to collect itself and work harder to try to catch up with the legacy of our Salaf, may Allah Ta'ala grant them all His mercies.
May Allah Ta'ala forgive our Shaykh Nur al-Din, grant him His Mercies, and assemble him with the Prophet sallallahu Ta'ala alayhi wa aalihi wa sallam in Jannah al-Firdaws with all of us, ya Rabb al-Alamin.
Description of Shaykh Nur al-Din Itr RA by Shaykh Muhammad Aslam :https://youtu.be/zIGeFp4FvjM https://youtu.be/zIGeFp4FvjM

Funeral of Shaykh Nur al-Din Itr 9/24/2020:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdpHFhQ4sUM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdpHFhQ4sUM

English Translation of Books by Shaykh Nur al Din Itr RA -About Author: Shaykh Nur al-Din Itr (born in 1934) is one of the leading contemporary scholars from Aleppo, Syria in Qur'anic and Hadith sciences. For many years he has served as the head of the Faculty for Qur'anic and Hadith Sciences and as a professor at the University of Damascus and other Islamic institutes.
Loving the Messenger of Allah:https://www.meccabooks.com/988-loving-the-messenger-of-allah-9780957693777.html
Hajj & Umrah: The Pilgrim's Companion:https://www.meccabooks.com/837-hajj-umrah-the-pilgrims-companion-hajj-pack-9780957693715.html
MuhammadMessenger to Mankind:https://kitaabun.com/shopping3/muhammad-messenger-mankind-shaykh-p-6971.html#&gid=1&pid=1

Youtube Video - Shaykh Nur al-Din Itr -" The Sufism of Students of Knowledge" Arabic with English Subtitles Muhaddith Nur al-Din 'Itr al-Hanafi Advises Students of Knowledge to follow the Sufism of Imam al-Nawawi al-Shafi'i and to devote themselves to his books - especially, "The Gardens of the Righteous." and "The Book of Remembrances." - to take on 3 formulas: - 'There is no deity except God' - 'لا إله إلا الله" - 'Repentance' - 'استغفر الله" - Salutations upon the Messenger of God (Peace and blessings be upon him) and to make knowledge your main spiritual litany.

https://youtu.be/eafDkJ5LWu4

Shaykh Muhammad Umar Mujaddidi Naqshbandi (1829-1880)

Shaykh Muhammad Umar Mujaddidi Naqshbandi (1829-1880)
Hazrat shaykh Muhammad ʻUmar Fārūqī Mujaddidī Naqshbandī was a renowned Sufi master of the Naqshbandī Order and a member of the Mujaddidī family of Sufi masters. He was the middle son and spiritual deputy of Shāh Ahmad Saʻīd Mujaddidī (d.1860).
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1 Biography
2 Poetry
3 Deputies
4 References
Biography
He was born in Shawwāl 1244 AH (1829) at Khānqāh Mazhariyah, Delhi. His noble grandfather passed away when he was five years old.
He memorized the Holy Quran by heart and then learned Islamic sciences from Mawlānā Habīb-Allāh Multānī. He studied Hadith from his uncle Shāh ʻAbd al-Ghanī Mujaddidī, who was a renowned master of Hadith. He also studied many courses and books with his esteemed father, particularly books of Tasawwuf, and was initiated into the Naqshbandi Sufi Order by his father. After completing the Naqshbandi Sufi Path, he was authorized by his father as his deputy.
After the Indian rebellion of 1857, he migrated to the holy sanctuary Madīnah along with his noble father and family, where he settled until the death of his father in 1860. After that, he settled in Makkah where he established a hospice for his followers and trained them in the Naqshbandī Sufi Path. Since Makkah was a central place for Muslims of all areas, he initiated followers from many parts of the world. Thousands of people learned the spiritual path from him, and many were appointed deputies. His spiritual order reached as far away as Malaysia.
He traveled to India for the marriage of his son, and visited Rampur where the chief of Rampur Nawāb Kalb-ʻAlī Khān presented himself with humbleness and esteem. Few months later he died there, on 2 Muharram 1298 AH (December 1880). He was buried there in Rampur beside the tomb of Hāfiz Jamāl-Allāh Naqshbandī.
His son Shaykh Abul-Khayr ʻAbdullāh Mujaddidī was an esteemed master of the Naqshbandi Sufi Path in Delhi. He received back the charge of Khānqāh Mazhariyah in Delhi from Shaykh Muhammad ʻUsmān Naqshbandī of Mūsā-Zaī Sharīf, and settled there permanently.
Poetry
Shaykh Muhammad ʻUmar wrote poetry in Urdu and Persian. One of his Urdu poems is given below:
خود جاؤں گا میں، نامہ رساں گر نہ ملے گا
بن جاؤں گا قاصد جو کبوتر نہ ملے گا
سفاکئ قاتل اگر ایسی ہی رہے گی
دنیا میں کسی کا بھی تن و سر نہ رہے گا
جس روز نکل آئے گا وہ پردہ سے باہر
ڈھونڈے سے بھی خورشید فلک پر نہ ملے گا
ہجراں میں غمِ وصل ہے، وصلت میں غمِ ہجر
آرام کسی طرح سے دم بھر نہ ملے گا
رکھوں گا زمیں پر نہ کبھی اپنی جبیں میں
جب تک تری دہلیز کا پتھر نہ ملے گا
مر جائے گا جوں ماہیِ بے آب تڑپ کر
بسمل کو جو آبِ دمِ خنجر نہ ملے گا
مت چھوڑ عمر ساتھ سعیدِ ازلی کا
پھر ایسا جہاں میں کوئی رہبر نہ ملے گا
The last verse translates to:
Don’t leave O Umar the company of eternally cheerful (Saʻīd, referring to his father),
You won’t ever find such a guide in the world.
Deputies
Among his deputies are the following:
His son Shaykh Abul-Khayr ʻAbdullāh Mujaddidī Naqshbandī
Hājī Muhammad Bafavī (d.1898)
References
Zikr-us-Saʻīdain (Urdu), by Shāh Muhammad Maʻsūm Mujaddidī Rāmpurī
Tuhfa Sultāniya (Urdu), by Mawlānān Baqā Muhammad Quraishī. Biography of Khwāja Muhammad Sultān-ʻĀlam

Source:https://www.facebook.com/ghulammujadiddalfthany

Maktabah.Org http://maktabah.org/blog/?p=3797#more-3797

In Memory of Shaykh Abdullah Nooruddin Durkee alayhi Rahmah - Lectures at NFIE Annual Mawlid un Nabi saws Conferences

"Reality of Prophet Muhammad saws " by Shaykh Nooruddin Durkee

YouTube Video 1/3 https://youtu.be/WEY-IuGMNpA

YouTube Video 2/3 https://youtu.be/G4xB2yjcHoU

YouTube Video 3/3 https://youtu.be/n3d39dgxImA



1-Naqshbandiya Foundation for Islamic Education (NFIE) organized an enlightening educational program on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) on Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27, 1995 at University of Illinois. The theme of conference was --Spiritual Aspects of Islam--The Program included heart warming poetry in praise of Prophet (saws)
.Eminent Scholars and Sufis addressed the gathering. Among them were:
Shaykh Muhammad Masum Nashbandi (Naqshbandi Shaykh and Scholar from Kurdistan, Religious Advisor NFIE)
Imam Senad Agic, Imam Islamic Cultural Center, Northbrook, Il.

Shaykh Muhammd Al-Jamal Ar-Rifai As-Shadhuli, Khateeb Al Aqsa Mosque, Deputy Mufti, Al - Quds (Jerusalem, Palestine),
Dr. Marcia Hermansen , Professor, Religious Studies, San Diego State University
Dr. Alan Abd-al Haqq Godlas Professor, Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Georgia,Athens,GA
Dr. Arther Beuhler, Professor Islam and Indo-Pakistan Culture, Colgate University,Hamilton, NY.
Bahauddin Baha .Supreme Court Judge, Afganistan (Bloomington, IL),
Abd-al Hayy Moore, American Muslim Poet (Philadelphia, PA),
Shaykh Ahmed Tijani Ben Omar (Chicago, IL) ,
Shaykh Abdullah Nur-al Din Durkee (Green Mountain, VA),
Dr. Abdul Sattar Khan Naqshbandi,Former Head,Arabic Dept,Osmania University,Hyderabad,India
Maulana Sayyid Jafar Muhyiddin Al-Qadri Ph.D.College of Shariah,Al-Azhar University,President Al-Seerah Society,Chicago.
Al-Haj Khursheed Ahmad,Pride of Performance Award Recepient,Famous Na'at Khawan from Karachi,Pakistan recited Qasidas in his melodious voice in Urdu,Arabic and Persian.

The Program concluded with Salat-o-Salam, Dua by Shaykh Masum and Dinner


2- " Quranic Recitation as a Spiritual Practice" by Shaykh Nooruddin Durkee

Youtube Video 1/3 https://youtu.be/oWDDQ7GOok0

YouTube Video 2/3 https://youtu.be/bWSu12Z8Fsk

YouTube Video 3/3 https://youtu.be/0quTy_WGtTI



International Mawlid-un-Nabi Conference 2000 in Chicago was held at the University of Illinois. The speakers included:

Shaykh Muhammad Masum Nashbandi (Naqshbandi Shaykh and Scholar from Kurdistan, Religious Advisor NFIE),
Maulana Sayyid Jafar Muhyiddin Al-Qadri Ph.D.College of Shariah,Al-Azhar University,President Al-Seerah Society,Chicago.
Dr.Abdul Sattar Khan Naqshbandi, Former Head Dept of Arabic, Osmania University,Hyderabad,IndiaAbdus Sattar Khan Naqshbandi of India
Justice Bahauddin Baha Imam/Khateeb,Syed Jamaluddin Afgani Islamic Center,President Maulana Jalaluddin Balkhi Society,Laguna Beach,CA
Daniel Abdal Hayy moore. Americam Muslim Poet, Philadelphia
Mufti Hafeez-ur-Rahman, Chief Patron Al-Mustafa Islamic Education Center,Chicago.
Mohammad Mahmud Hussain Siddiqui, Chair,Professor and Research Director, Seerat-e- Tayyeba Chair, University of Karachi,Bar at Shariat,Pakistan Bar Academy.
Dr.Abdal Hakim Murad (T.J.Winter) Lecturer Islamic Studies, University of Cambridge ,England.
Shakyh Abdullah Nooruddeen Durkee ,Green mountain,Virginia
Dr. Arthur Buehler , Professor,Dept of Religion Louisiana State University.
Maulana Syed Badaruddin Qadri,Hyderabad,India

A special session for women was held. The speakers were Hajjah Noura Durkee of Virginia and Aisha Gray Henry Gouverneur ,Director of Fons Vitae. Qasidahs were recited by famous Umme Habiba of Pakistan. The program ended with a beautiful Dhikr performed by Jarrahi Sufi Order of America.

3-NFIE Mawlid-un-Nabi saws Conference, Chandler, Arizona



Youtube Video 1/6 https://youtu.be/BBQ-af5ySUo

YouTube Video 2/6 https://youtu.be/EvfN8j417E8

YouTube Video 3/6 https://youtu.be/8D9ivIf3o6Y

YouTube Video 4/6 https://youtu.be/MNtwaC3xb6g

YouTube Video 5/6 https://youtu.be/Kcg5bO0X76s

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Shaykh Abdullah Noorudeen Durkee Passed Away - Obituaries - Shaykh Muhammad Bin Yahya an Ninowy & Dr. Abdal Haqq Godlas

Obituary by Shaykh Muhammad Bin Yahya an-Ninowy

Inna Lillah wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'oon.
To Allah Ta'ala we all belong, and to Him we all shall return.
With a heart filled with sorrow, deep sadness, and grief, yet full in Iman in Allah's decree and its wisdom, we can confirm that our beloved, brother, friend, and teacher; Shaykh Abdullah Nooruddin Durkee has passed on returning to His Loving and Merciful Creator.
Words are disappearing and cannot be found, especially that Sidi Abdullah Nooruddin was so close to our heart and to that of many around the US and the world.
His Zawiyah in Charlottesville, Va was a place where the poor received help, the hungry got some food, the student learned, the orphans received love and care, the seekers got their answers, and people sought refuge in for hope, love, learning, good company, and smiles..
When i first met him he struck me as a giant in Tasawuff and with him meeting some of the recent giants such as Sidi Shaykh Abd al-Halim Mahmood, the Shadhili master and the Grand Shaykh of Al-Azhar, Sidi Shaykh Salamah al-Radi, Sidi Shaykh Salih al-Ja'fari, and many others, such as his Shaykh Ibrahim al-Battawi, I felt that I was in the right company, may Allah Ta'ala bless them all and grant them the company of the Prophets and pious.
Now, Sidi Nooruddin also joins that chain of scholars and servants insha'Allah.
The departure of his Shaykh, Shaykh Ibrahim al-Battawi has impacted him a lot, but he kept the mission and vision, and vowed to remain on the footsteps until his last breath.
Sidi Nooruddin was among the first to translate the whole Qur'an with transliteration, and produced many publications about the Shadhili school of Tasawuff, which will forever be a treasure to have, may Allah Ta'ala grant him the best of rewards for all his struggle, efforts and works.
It is personally very painful to hear of Sidi Nooruddin's departure, and one is truly lost for words. Because hehas been through a lot in life, his wisdom evolved and eventually made him like a star you look up every now and then for guidance when lost. And there are fewer and fewer stars in the vast dark skies....This is yet another tremendous loss for the US and West in general. Sidi Nooruddin is difficult to be replaced. The balance and beauty that he left will forever remain with us, and we will be forever grateful that Allah Ta'ala facilitated for us to spend years with his presence and wisdom.
Our heart felt condolences to his family; Hajjah Norah, and their children. To all his students, murids, lovers, and truly all the Muslim world and all humanity.
With the world losing many who have a track record in working grass roots, struggling, helping, guiding, learning, teaching, working hard (and thus making mistakes in the process) and providing hope, one can only be more concerned and pleading to Allah Almighty Loving Creator for help for all.
Sidi Abdullah Nooruddin Durkee motto he embraced from Mawlana Moinuddin Chisti; love for all and malice towards none, will always be the motto we share, endear, and uphold.
His last text message to me he said: " you pray for me, and I'll pray for you. That's what makes the world go round".
Please join me in making Du'a and giving Sadaqah (no matter how little) on behalf of this beautiful and illuminated soul..
Sidi Abdullah Nooruddin was sitting like a lion in the conference (pic below) in the UK, where we had the honor of being with him.
I will never forget his loving smile, warm welcomes, and gracious Nafs.
So long Ya Sidi, so long friend..., the mountain will always be green with you there, and the line of the school will never end, and the doors will never close. May we be forgiven for our shortcomings with you, and may He reunite you with all the Prophets and Saints you loved so much. May The All-Loving Creator of all forgive you, bless you for all the good service and sacrifices you made, and shower you with His Love and Mercies..
Al-Fatihah..

Obituary by Dr.Alan Abdal Haqq Godlas

Inna lillahi wa-inna ilayhi raji'un, Shaykh Nuruddin Durkee... In the coming days, no doubt, much will be said about Shaykh Nuruddin and the continual service that he did fi sabil Allah including, among many other things, the founding of Lama Foundation in Taos, NM, and then creating Dar al-Islam, in Abiqui, New Mexico, and the writing and production of his volumes of the School of the Shadhdhuliyyah and the Tajwidi Qur'an (which has helped countless non-Arabic speakers to recite the Qur'an in Arabic). I would, however, like to share how I first became aware of him.
It was Thanksgiving,1971, all the university students had gone home to their families, but I needed to get free of my ego and find God. So I was alone in my dorm room, wandering around the inner universe with not much of a clue, except for a few books on spirituality and meditation as my companions. One of them was titled "Be Here Now!" by Ram Dass, aka Richard Alpert (may he rest in peace), a former psychology professor at Harvard who had been kicked out because of his adventures in LSD, but who, not long after that, had even left drugs behind in search of enlightement.
While the first part of the book was a linear autobiography of Ram Dass' transition from straight-laced academic to acid evangelist to yogi, the second part was much more challenging for me. It was largely an eclectic mix of spiritual teachings from all over the world, together with graphic art, the meaning of which was often completely lost to me. Nevertheless, I did manage to comprehend one story that conveyed the importance of being in the present, harmonizing with the "vibrations" of the moment, what Sufis call becoming an Ibn al-Waqt (son/child of the moment), and entering into Jannah right now, at every moment. So, this is how I first became aware of Shaykh Nur al-Din, who was at the heart of the story, though at that time, he was known as Steve Durkee.
Later I would come to know that in fact he had published the book for Ram Dass, and, together with his wife Noura, had done all its artwork. A couple of years after its publication, he and Noura would embrace Islam. Eventually, the more I actually began to follow a spiritual path, I would come to understand and love that book, as did over two million other readers. I have included the story below. To read it, click on the inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un in blue kufic inlaid tile and just hit the arrow to the right of the picture, or start with the top right and then go down and read from left to right. Although I first met Shaykh Nur al-Din in person in1983-84 in Cairo and had the pleasure of being in his presence from time to time over the years, this story has a very special place in my heart. Ya Sidi Nur al-Din...thank you, jazakallahu khayran! Fi amanillah!