Amr roshdy
Egypt
The Qadiriyya Kasnazani order in Iraq and various countries across the Islamic world is preparing to commemorate the birth anniversary of its late Sheikh, Muhammad al-Muhammad al-Kasnazani. The final night of the Mawlid celebrations will take place this Friday, in an annual event that attracts widespread attention from the order’s followers and admirers.
This commemoration is taking place amidst a distinctly spiritual atmosphere, with various religious activities including gatherings for remembrance (dhikr), recitation of the Holy Quran, and collective supplications. The spiritual life of the late Sheikh and his impact on contemporary Islamic Sufism will also be reflected upon.
Global Presence and Growing Spread
This occasion witnesses broad participation from the order’s followers in several Arab and Islamic countries, in addition to a notable presence in Europe and Asia, reflecting what the order describes as its growing global reach in recent decades.
This spread, according to observers, is attributed to the efforts of the late Sheikh in disseminating the Sufi approach based on moderation and balance. This path continues today under the leadership of Sheikh Shams al-Din Muhammad Nahru al-Kasnazani al-Qadiri al-Husseini, who oversees the activities of the order and strengthens its intellectual and educational presence.
About Sheikh Muhammad al-Muhammad al-Kasnazani
Sheikh Muhammad al-Muhammad al-Kasnazani is considered one of the most prominent figures of Sufism in the modern era. He led the Qadiriyya Kasnazani order for many years, working to solidify its principles based on self-purification, spiritual conduct, and adherence to Islamic values.
The late Sheikh was born in Iraq and raised in a Sufi religious environment, where he received his religious and spiritual education from the sheikhs of the order before later assuming its leadership. He was known for his role in expanding the order’s reach beyond its local boundaries, extending it to a large number of countries worldwide and attracting followers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
He was also credited with focusing on the educational and spiritual aspects of individuals’ lives, emphasizing inner development through the dissemination of values such as love, tolerance, and coexistence. This earned him a special place among his followers.
Commemoration: Between Loyalty and Renewal of the Pledge
Those in charge of the Sufi order affirm that commemorating the Sheikh’s birth is not merely a celebratory occasion, but rather an annual opportunity to renew their commitment to the Qadiri-Husseini path and to draw lessons from the life of the late Sheikh.
The events also include speeches and presentations highlighting key moments in his life and his role in establishing the principles of moderate Sufism, as well as calls to strengthen spiritual values in the face of contemporary challenges.
Spiritual Messages and Prayers
The occasion witnessed an exchange of greetings and blessings among the order’s followers worldwide, with participants praying that the order’s mission to spread the values of goodness and peace would continue, and that it would remain a unifying spiritual platform.
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