Loving Creator & Creation: Higher Realities of Love: Dr Samir Mahmoud: Muslim Youth Association:Feb 21, 2025

 YouTube Video:

https://youtu.be/BiZel5eWKA4?si=0EZ_MqEkLqFqLruo

Join Dr Samir as he unveils the profound essence and spiritual dimensions of love, illuminating its unique place within the tapestry of creation. This class will guide you into the depths of love’s mysteries, inviting you to marvel at its transcendent beauty while gathering pearls of wisdom from the rich legacy of Islam’s sacred tradition. Dr Samir will explore the centrality of love in creation, examining its various hierarchies—from Divine love, to Natural and Cosmic love, and Human love. Through this class, you will encounter the intricate connections between love and beauty, love and creation, and love and the human soul.

Spiritual Retreat: Loving Creator & Creation Muslim Youth Association: November 22-24,2024

https://events.humanitix.com/spiritual-retreat-loving-creator-and-creation

Event description
Only in moments of intimacy with God are we given everything we could want, and more than we could imagine. This is the highest degree of love, and is regarded by our scholars as the purpose of existence, as well as its greatest joy.
Love is like the ocean - mighty yet magnificent, life-giving yet unpredictable. It gives us happiness, but can also drive us foolish and crazy, and even cause tears mixed with blood to flow from the eyes (see Qasida al-Burda by Imam Al-Busiri). Our tradition is filled with scholars and saints who showed us how this love can transmute our being and burn away our excesses, leaving nothing but desire for God's presence.
Join us for a weekend intensive at the Seaside Garden Retreat where Ust Sahar Dandan, Dr Samir Mahmoud and Ust Feraidoon Mojadedi (US) will explore what it means to love Allah, His Prophet (peace be upon him), and His creation. This will be an incredible opportunity to let your soul soak in the timeless marvels of the Quran, Prophetic teachings, and words of legendary poets such as Rumi, Saadi, Hafiz, Attar and Iqbal.

Amazon Book: Loving our Creator and Loving His Creation: In the footsteps of the Prophets (peace be upon them all): Abdul Qader Ismail

https://www.amazon.com/Loving-our-Creator-His-Creation-ebook/dp/B0D5DP5XWF

How important are good manners and beautiful character in the life of a Muslim? What is the connection between loving Allah and loving our fellow human beings? How does one lead to the other, and why can one not exist without the other? Come, let us follow in the footsteps of the Prophets (peace be upon them all) and learn the reality of what it means to be a Muslim.

Article:PDF:Divine Love as the Reason for Creation in Islam—An Exploration of Nursi’s Epistles of Light: Nasrin Rouzati -MDPI Journals: Dec 20,2020

https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/11/12/667

Article: Loving God: Man’s love of his Master and Creator:Dr.Musharraf Hussain: July 12, 2018

https://www.musharrafhussain.com/loving-god/

Article:PDF: Love:A Universal Reality: Muhammad Izharul Haq: Al-Hikmat Vol 25, 2005

https://pu.edu.pk/images/journal/phill/pdf_files/05-%20Love%20;%20a%20universal%20Reality%20by%20Muhammad%20Izharul%20Haq_v25_2005.pdf

"Trial and Tribulation in the Qur'an" with President Hamza Yusuf and Dr. Nasrin Rouzati: Zaytuna College:Apr 2, 2024

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvbmp7JuhGI&t=115s

This is a public broadcast of the First Command Book Club with President Hamza Yusuf. The First Command Book Club is a member benefit of the 12000 Strong monthly giving initiative. Learn more and join at bookclub.zaytuna.edu. About "Trial and Tribulation" by Dr. Nasrin Rouzati This book offers a critical analysis and re-examination of the notion of Divine trial, first by providing a comprehensive typology and a contextual interpretation of the Qur'anic narratives pertaining to the concept. Divine trial is then investigated through a historical review of prophetic tradition (hadith) and the exegetical literature (tafsir); followed by a discussion on Prophetology, and an overview of bala in the lives of the prophets. The book further develops key aspects of Muslim theology and mysticism through an examination of the works of Rumi and al-Ghazali. Nasrin Rouzati takes up a neglected aspect of Islamic religious experience. The concept is actually at the heart of the Qur’an and Rouzati’s research in the Qur’anic materials, both classical and modern, on the subject is ground-breaking. (Abdulaziz Sachedina, George Mason University)

Amazon Book:Trial and Tribulation in the Qur'an:A Mystical Theodicy: Nasrin Rouzati

https://www.amazon.com/Trial-Tribulation-Quran-Nasrin-Rouzati/dp/3940924547

This book offers a critical analysis and re-examination of the notion of Divine trial, first by providing a comprehensive typology and a contextual interpretation of the Qur'anic narratives pertaining to the concept.
Divine trial is then investigated through a historical review of prophetic tradition (hadith) and the exegetical literature (tafsir); followed by a discussion on Prophetology, and an overview of bala in the lives of the prophets.
The book further develops key aspects of Muslim theology and mysticism through an examination of the works of Rumi and al-Ghazali.

Article:The Purpose of Pain and Pleasure: Renovatio: The Journal of Zaytuna College 

https://renovatio.zaytuna.edu/article/the-purpose-of-pain-and-pleasure

Nasrin Rouzati’s book, titled Trial and Tribulation in the Qur’an: A Mystical Theodicy, examines Qur’anic teachings on the providential purpose of suffering in our lives on earth, something the prophets experienced more than most. This conversation with the author, recorded during Ramadan 2024 as part of the First Command Book Club series, was hosted by Hamza Yusuf and included Zaytuna College vice president Aisha Subhani. It has been edited for length and clarity.

Nasrin Rouzati Biography:

https://manhattan.edu/campus-directory/nasrin.rouzati

Muslims in the Neoliberal Empire - Tea Over Books with Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad & Dr William Barylo Cambridge Muslim College:Jan 7, 2026

 YouTube Video:

https://youtu.be/viY0DplG2BA?si=e9siXBZ0JbCo3-qm

Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad sits down with Dr William Barylo to discuss his latest book, Muslims in the Neoliberal Empire, exploring questions of community, leadership, and responsibility, with particular attention to the role of grassroots initiatives, the evolving function of mosques, and the social and ethical challenges facing Muslim communities today. The discussion also considers the impact of modern political, economic, and technological pressures, including the rise of influencer culture and emerging technologies.

Amazon Book:

https://www.amazon.com/British-Muslims-Neoliberal-Empire-Metacolonial/dp/0198924941

British Muslims in the Neoliberal Empire: Resisting, Healing, and Flourishing in the Metacolonial Era (Oxford British Muslim Studies) by William Barylo (Author).

More than twenty years after 9/11, what has changed for Muslims in the West? From the occupation of lands, the world has entered a new era: the occupation of minds. State strategies have evolved to offer a dangerous gamble to people from post-colonial diasporas: remain at the margins or silently blend-in for the sake of an illusory liberation. From power-hungry Muslim politicians in elite private clubs to politically apathetic social media influencers, multi-million-pound neo-colonial 'humanitarian' charities, Muslim far-right sympathisers, and Muslim white supremacists, this new form of colonialism - Metacolonialism - has effectively turned the oppressed into the new oppressors. Under the promise of financial stability and representation, it has effectively put God for sale at the cost of people's culture, ethics, identity, and faith.

However, in the wake of the new Roaring Twenties marked by social justice movements, Muslims in Britain have crafted creative responses inspired by their faith in order to resist, heal and flourish despite minimal resources and support. Informal and independent from institutions, they have established pioneering alternatives in the fields of mental health, community organizing, the protection of the environment, heritage, the arts, and more. Since leadership divides, they have undertaken a duty of stewardship: considering the world and humanity as one ecosystem that one needs to care for future generations. This work is both a diagnosis and a toolbook looking at the initiatives that reshape public debates and offer working ideas for building a fair and just society.

About the Author
William Barylo, Research Fellow, Sociology Department, University of Warwick

William Barylo is a Sociologist and visual artist using film and photography to explore issues around race, class, gender and belief through the perspective of decoloniality, restorative justice and stewardship. He looks at how grassroots initiatives in Europe and North America navigate societal challenges and find ways to resist, heal and flourish. Committed to diverting power from the ivory tower and developing practical solutions through his research findings, he co-creates fictions, documentaries and experimental works with community artists and activists.

Biography & Website:William Barylo : Sociologist, Photographer, Film-maker

https://williambarylo.com/

Why Modern Muslim Spirituality isn't helping | Shaykh Musab Penfound: OnePath Network:Jan 2, 2026

 YouTube Video:

https://youtu.be/C4D-XYlKwEU?si=U9_cNy8qe01CqqyE

Join us for a reflective conversation with Shaykh Musab Penfound, whose life has been shaped by a sincere search for truth and knowledge. Growing up in Manchester, Shaykh Mus’ab embraced Islam at eighteen, beginning a journey that would take him far beyond his home. He shares how a deep pursuit of understanding led him to study Arabic and the Islamic sciences, a path that ultimately took him to Yemen, where living and learning in the Muslim world reshaped his understanding of faith, character, and spiritual growth. From this place of lived experience, Shaykh Mus’ab reflects on cultivating a genuine love for the Prophet ﷺ one that goes beyond a surface-level connection. He explores the Prophet’s balance of mercy and strength, and how he nurtured people from diverse backgrounds into individuals of deep faith. The conversation offers thoughtful guidance for converts navigating overwhelm, identity, and belonging, while emphasising how one can preserve a sense of self while growing closer to Allah. Shaykh Mus’ab also reflects on turning to the life of the Prophet ﷺ for steadiness and meaning during times of collective hardship. A conversation that invites deeper reflection, clarity of purpose, and a more rooted faith.

Mecca Books: Heaven Explored: A Description of Jannah: By Muhammad Ibn Alawi al-Maliki , Ahmad Shaist Khan (translator), Musab Penfound (translator):Imam Ghazali Institute

https://www.meccabooks.com/

In a world increasingly driven by materialism and immediate gratification, Heaven Explored: A Description of Jannah offers a glimpse into the divine promise that awaits the faithful. This beautiful work by Sayyid Muhammad b. 'Alawi al-Maliki, translated into English by Shaykh Ahmad Shaist, unveils the Islamic vision of Jannah, a realm beyond human imagination. By compiling the numerous vivid descriptions of Jannah in the Qur'an and Hadith, this text brings the reader on a profound journey, which instills hope and provides both solace and much-needed perspective.

In his inimitable style, the late Sayyid weaves together the different descriptions and discusses them both as reality and as metaphors for spiritual fulfillment and eternal closeness to Allah, providing a nuanced understanding of the afterlife that transcends literal interpretations. "What No Eye Has Seen," or as rendered in this translation, “Heaven Explored”, is a compelling read for anyone interested in acquainting themselves with the nature of Jannah for the believers. This book is more than an academic treatise; it is a journey towards understanding the divine promise that lies at the heart of a believer’s journey to Allah – the promise of a Paradise beyond the limits of human imagination, meeting the Beloved of Allah ﷺ by the Pond, and seeing Allah, the Exalted.

Heaven Explored: A Description of Jannah goes beyond theological exploration, presenting Paradise as both a future abode and a guiding principle for living a righteous, purposeful life. In this edition, Sayyid Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki’s insights are brought to life through Shaykh Ahmad Shaist's meticulous translation, making the work accessible to a global English-speaking audience. As Sayyid Zain al-Haddad and Shaykh Musab Penfound write in the foreword, this work is "a beacon for those seeking to comprehend the profound mysteries of the Hereafter"

YouTube Video: The Traits of the Righteous | Shaykh Mus'ab Penfound: Nur Sa’aadah:Feb 8, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6uCUSyoPm8

Imam al-Ghazali’s Ihya ʿUlum al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences) is one of the most important books of Islamic spirituality authored by the 11th century scholar, Abu Hamid Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Ghazali. Our introductory classes explored the importance of the book, and how we can traverse the path of knowledge. The Revival Retreat is Nur Sa'aadah's annual retreat in the UK. This year we covered the Book of Knowledge from Imam al-Ghazali’s Ihya ʿUlum al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences). We also held gatherings of remembrance, congregational prayers, and opportunities to benefit directly from our teachers through reflective and interactive sessions.

YouTube Video: Imam al-Haddad's treatise on Good Manners - Shaykh Musab Penfound - Part 1 of 2 -Al Hikam Australia:Nov 12, 2018
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eiz8as03bCg
Part 2: https://youtu.be/I2pjuc0Etvs?si=BwSzbtA3B4kO3Tse

Imam `Abdullah bin `Alawi al-Haddad's 'Kitab Adab Suluk al-Murid' (The Treatise on the Good Manners of the Spiritual Disciple) taught by Shaykh Musab Penfound. This is the first of two sessions taught in Brisbane, Australia on the 20th and 21st October, 2018.

Art of Dawa: Shaykh Musab Penfound - Creative Seedlings Art Blog - May 12, 2020

https://creativeseedling.art.blog/2020/05/12/art-of-dawah-shaykh-musab-penfound/

Importance of Intensions:Shaykh Musab Penfound- Creative Seedlings Art Blog - April 9,2022

https://creativeseedling.art.blog/2020/04/09/importance-on-intentions-part-1/

Biography: Shaykh Musab Penfound 

https://simplyislam.academy/shaykh-musab-penfound

Dr Zachary Wright:Talking With Teachers Season 6 Episode 3: Interview by Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali: Lamppost Education Initiative: Dec 15, 2025

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https://youtu.be/dPzlbCFLQkQ?si=n-P5VpK0vATVj0mz

In this powerful episode of Talking With Teachers, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali sits down with Dr. Zachary Wright, an esteemed scholar of Islam and African Muslim intellectual history, for a rich and illuminating conversation on spirituality, scholarship, and tradition. Dr. Wright reflects on his early influences in Islam, the scholars and teachers who shaped his spiritual and intellectual journey, and his path within the Tijani Tariqah. The discussion explores the importance of maintaining the wird, its role in spiritual discipline, and how structured remembrance of Allah cultivates consistency, humility, and presence of heart. This episode also highlights the often-overlooked legacy of African Islamic scholarship, emphasizing Africa’s central role in preserving, transmitting, and enriching Islamic knowledge across generations. Dr. Wright sheds light on the depth of West African scholarly traditions, Sufi lineages, and the enduring relevance of African Muslim contributions to global Islam. Listeners will gain valuable insights into: The spiritual foundations of the Tijani Sufi path The significance of regular dhikr and wird The continuity of African Muslim scholarship The relationship between spiritual practice and intellectual rigor Lessons for contemporary Muslims seeking rooted, authentic tradition This conversation is essential listening for anyone interested in Islamic spirituality, Sufism, African Islamic history, and living scholarly traditions.

YouTube Video: Dr Zachary Wright Speaks About Sheikh Ahmed Tijani RTA Liverpool -faydatv -May 21, 2024- Abdullah Quilliam Society

https://www.youtube.com/live/OqgMDeENfUg?si=5JOBiU5U87-8fx-E

Mecca Books: On The Path Of The Prophet: Shaykh Ahmad Tijani and the Tariqa Muhammadiyya - Dr Zachary Wright- Fayda   https://www.meccabooks.com/

About The Book

This is the first exhaustive work of one of Islam's most influential figures. He is the leader and founder of the most populace Sufi Tariqas in the Islamic world Shaykh Ahmad Tijani (1737-1815).

He was one of the central figures of eighteenth-century Islamic reform and Sufism (Islamic mysticism). The Sufi order that bears his name, the Tijaniyya, today claims millions of adherents all over the Muslim world, especially in West Africa.

Known by his followers as the Qutb al-Maktum (the Hidden Pole), Shaykh Ahmad Tijani has remained for many an enigmatic and sometimes controversial figure. Here for the first time in the English language is an exposition of his life and doctrine based on primary sources and interviews with prominent Tijani leaders in Senegal, Morocco and Egypt.

About The Author

Zachary Wright, PhD, is assistant professor in residence at Northwestern University in Qatar, with joint appointments in history and religion from Northwestern's Evanston campus. Wright received his PhD (history) from Northwestern University, with a dissertation focusing on Sufism and the history of Islamic knowledge transmission in West Africa. He also has an MA in Arabic studies, Middle East history, from the American University in Cairo, and a BA in history from Stanford University.
He teaches classes on Islam in Africa, modern Middle East history, African history, Islamic intellectual history and Islam in America. He has authored and translated several books, among which are: On the Path of the Prophet: Shaykh Ahmad Tijani and the Tariqa Muhammadiyya (2005), The Removal of Confusion (2010), the latter a translation of a West African Arabic text, Kashif al-ilbas, by the Senegalese Muslim leader Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse, another is What the knowers of Allah have said about the Knowledge of Allah (2015), which he translated for Imam Cheikh Tidiane Cisse,who is the Imam and spiritual heir of Shaykh Ibrahim Niass.

Amazon:Living Knowledge in West African Islam: Zachary Wright,

https://www.amazon.com/Living-Knowledge-West-African-Islam/dp/9004288074

Living Knowledge in West African Islam examines the actualization of religious identity in the Muslim community of Ibrāhīm Niasse (d. 1975, Senegal). The realization of Islam was achieved through the enduring West African practice of learning in the physical presence of exemplary masters.

Amazon: Jihad of the Pen:The Sufi Literature of West Africa by Rudolph Ware (Author), Zachary Wright (Author), Amir Syed (Author)

https://www.amazon.com/Jihad-Pen-Sufi-Literature-Africa/dp/9774168631

A richly annotated survey of writings by four of West Africa's most renowned Sufi scholars
Outsiders have long observed the contours of the flourishing scholarly traditions of African Muslim societies, but the most renowned voices of West African Sufism have rarely been heard outside of their respective constituencies. This volume brings together writings by Uthman b. Fudi (d. 1817, Nigeria), Umar Tal (d. 1864, Mali), Ahmad Bamba (d. 1927, Senegal), and Ibrahim Niasse (d. 1975, Senegal), who, between them, founded the largest Muslim communities in African history.

Jihad of the Pen offers translations of Arabic source material that proved formative to the constitution of a veritable Islamic revival sweeping West Africa in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Recurring themes shared by these scholars—etiquette on the spiritual path, love for the Prophet Muhammad, and divine knowledge—demonstrate a shared, vibrant scholarly heritage in West Africa that drew on the classics of global Islamic learning, but also made its own contributions to Islamic intellectual history. The authors have selected enduringly relevant primary sources and richly contextualized them within broader currents of Islamic scholarship on the African continent.

Students of Islam or Africa, especially those interested in learning more of the profound contributions of African Muslim scholars, will find this work an essential reference for the university classroom or personal library.

Biography: Zachary Wright:https://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/directory/profiles/wright-zachary.html

Dr. Oludamini Ogunnaike, " “God is beautiful and loves beauty":The 2022 Hassan Lecture: Faculty of Arts and Humanities: Nov 24,2022

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https://youtu.be/35iZ2XlFPUU?si=vzEr7-A1IwJJ0uzg

The inaugural Hanny and Najet Hassan Lecture by Dr. Oludamini Ogunnaike, “God is beautiful and loves beauty: The significance and importance of the Islamic arts" (October 14, 2022). This lecture, which coincides with Canadian Islamic Heritage month, offers an opportunity for the Western and London community to join together, in learning more about the culture, societies, and rich intellectual history of the Islamic and Arab world. Held at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Western University. This lecture, which coincides with Canadian Islamic Heritage month, offers an opportunity for the Western and London community to join together, in learning more about the culture, societies, and rich intellectual history of the Islamic and Arab world. Oludamini Ogunnaike is an Associate Professor of African Religious Thought and Democracy at the University of Virginia. His research examines the intellectual and artistic dimensions of postcolonial, colonial, and pre-colonial Islamic and indigenous religious traditions of West and North Africa, especially Sufism and Ifa. He is the author of Deep Knowledge: Ways of Knowing in Sufism and Ifa, Two West African Intellectual Traditions (Penn State University Press, 2020) and Poetry in Praise of Prophetic Perfection: West African Madīḥ Poetry and its Precedents (Islamic Texts Society, 2020). Ogunnaike earned his Ph.D. in African and African American Studies and Religion at Harvard University. Prior to his appointment at UVA, he taught at the College of William and Mary and held a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University.

Article: " The Silent Theology of Islamic Art" Dr. Oludamini Ogunnaike:Renovato: The Journal of Zaytuna College

https://renovatio.zaytuna.edu/article/the-silent-theology-of-islamic-art

YouTube Video: "What makes Art Islamic?"- Renovatio: The Journal of Zaytuna College - Dec.25, 2017

https://youtu.be/qi3jyhYORRc?si=4ybGrBVAwvYR7rtR

Panel from Renovatio Event, "The Silent Theology of Islamic Art" The Islamic arts once represented our tradition as much as theology and law, but today these arts have been sadly neglected. In an age when Muslims increasingly feel compelled to clarify, and even defend, their faith, can we rely again on the arts to communicate the beauty and truth of revelation? Abdullatif Whiteman, Aisha Holland, and Oludamini Ogunnaike discuss the intersections of art and theology in Islamic civilization. Taken from an event entitled "The Silent Theology of Islamic Art," held at Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California, on December 17, 2017.

Article: " What is Contemplation? An Interview with Dr. Oludamini Ogunnaike"- Journal of Contemplative Studies- December 6,2024

https://contemplativejournal.org/interviews/what-is-contemplation-oludamini-ogunnaike/

Dr. Oludamini Ogunnaike - Poetry in Praise of Prophetic Perfection: The West African Madih Tradition: AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies:Apr 19, 2023

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https://youtu.be/0PD0EtMB6jY?si=RI4taVq5UWk17zsW

Arabic poetry in praise of the prophet is by far the most popular form of literature in Muslim West Africa in both composition and performance. This talk will provide an introduction to the history, functions, forms, and spiritual significance of this rich tradition. Oludamini Ogunnaike is an Assistant Professor of African Religious Thought and Democracy at the University of Virginia specializing in the intellectual and aesthetic dimensions of West African Sufism and Yoruba oriṣa traditions. He received his PhD in African and African American studies and Religion at Harvard University and his A.B. in African Studies and Cognitive Neuroscience from Harvard College. He is the author of Poetry in Praise of Prophetic Perfection: A Study of West African Madīḥ Poetry and its Precedents (Islamic Texts Society, 2020) and Deep Knowledge: Ways of Knowing in Sufism and Ifa, Two West African Intellectual Traditions (PSU Press, 2020). He is currently working on two new book projects: The Logic of the Birds: Sufi Poetry and Poetic Knowledge and Introducing Africana Philosophy (under contract with Equinox Press). This event was organized by the AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies at George Mason’s Fairfax Campus on March 27, 2023

Amazon Book:

Poetry in Praise of Prophetic Perfection: A Study of West African Arabic Madih Poetry and its Precedents-Oludamini Ogunnaike

https://www.amazon.com/Poetry-Praise-Prophetic-Perfection-Precedents/dp/1911141465

The vibrant tradition of West African Arabic poetry is dominated by the genre of ‘madih,’ that is, poetry in praise of the Prophet Muhammad. This genre of poetry has been mostly ignored in Western scholarship and dismissed as mere ‘pious praise’ lacking any significant intellectual content. In Poetry in Praise of Prophetic Perfection, Dr Oludamini Ogunnaike challenges the misconceptions around West African madih poetry and addresses the scope and depth of this genre; he not only explores its rich lyrical nature and its foundations in the Qur’an, Hadith, pre-Islamic, and early Islamic poetry, but also its inextricable link to Sufism and Sufi doctrines of cosmology, ontology, and epistemology. Drawing on Sufi traditions and practices, the author expounds on the various ways in which West African madih poetry both describes and facilitates the ultimate fulfilment of the human potential, the Perfect Human (al-Insan al-Kamil) or the attainment of the Praiseworthy Station (al-Maqam al-Mahmud), of which the Prophet Muhammad is the highest example. Poetry in Praise of Prophetic Perfection includes translations of numerous extracts from madih poetry (accompanied by the original Arabic), while the Appendix presents a selection of complete poems—the most popular and influential poems of this tradition. Poetry in Praise of Prophetic Perfection is an opportunity for readers to gain access and appreciation of a unique genre of spiritual Islamic poetry, and, given that it includes the original Arabic, also enables the recitation of the poetry for devotional

 purposes.

YouTube Video: The Purpose of Praising the Praised with Oludamini Ogunnaike-Wasat, May16,2023

https://youtu.be/xwN4vnGassA?si=vP34gXvXguZJwx7o

Ottoman History Podcast:

Singing the Prophet's Praise:Episode 462: with Oludamini Ogunnaike hosted by Shireen Hamza

https://www.ottomanhistorypodcast.com/2020/04/ogunnaike.html

Dr. Oludamini Ogunnaike:Biography

https://religiousstudies.as.virginia.edu/oludamini-ogunnaike