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The leadership of the Qadiriyya Kasnazani Sufi Order in Iraq, headed by Sheikh Shams al-Din Muhammad Nahru al-Kasnazani, announced the commencement of its celebrations of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday according to the Gregorian calendar, with the participation of thousands of Sufis from around the world. Dervishes of the Qadiriyya Kasnazani Order flocked to Iraq from all over the world to participate in the major events organised by the Order today, Friday, at all its centers. Followers of the Order began reciting the Kasnazani litanies and prayers upon the best of creation, our Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
Several Sufi orders around the world extended their congratulations to Sheikh Shams al-Din Muhammad Nahru al-Kasnazani on this auspicious occasion, the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). The Naqshbandi Jahriyya order sent a message of congratulations and gratitude, stating: “We extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to the Qadiriyya Kasnazani order in Iraq for the invitation extended to us by the order’s leadership to participate in the international celebrations they are organising to commemorate the Prophet’s birthday.”
She continued: Sheikh Abdul Raouf Al-Yamani Al-Hassani Al-Husseini, Sheikh of the Naqshbandi Jahri Order and Sufi guide in China, extends his thanks and congratulations to the leadership of the Kasnazani Qadiri Order in Iraq and the Islamic world, and to its Sheikh, Shams Al-Din Muhammad Nahro Al-Kasnazani Al-Qadiri Al-Husseini, may God protect and preserve you, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Prophet’s birth, according to the solar calendar. We thank you for the kind invitation to participate in the grand celebration organized by the Kasnazani Qadiri Order in Iraq on the occasion of the birth of the Greatest Prophet, the Light of Existence, our master Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, according to the Muhammadan solar calendar.
She added: “On this happy occasion, we extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to Sheikh Nahro Al-Kasnazani, to all members of the blessed Kasnazani family, and to the followers of the Order throughout the world. We ask God to grant you His support, to always grant you victory, and to bestow upon you goodness, support, and great success. We ask God to always unite us in obedience to Him, in His love, and in serving the path of the people of God and spreading the message of our master, the Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him.” Prophetic Sufism is present throughout the world to fulfill the words of God Almighty: “And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.”
She added: “From the Republic of China, we announce our support for these international gatherings, celebrations, and events organized by the Qadiriyya Kasnazaniyya Order and other Prophetic Sufi orders from around the world on the occasion of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. These gatherings bring together Muslims from all walks of life, whether Sufi or not, especially since the message of Islam is for all people and all of humanity. Sufism is the spirit and heart of Islam, and Sufi orders are paths of service that benefit all of humanity. Therefore, we appreciate your efforts and ask God to grant you success in uniting the people of God across the globe. Thank you very much.”
The closing ceremonies for the events are scheduled to take place this Friday in Baghdad and Sulaymaniyah, with the participation of a large number of Iraqi government officials and international figures from several Arab and foreign countries.
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