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        <pubDate>2026-01-22T13:30:55+00:00</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[Sayyid Muhammad b. Alawi al-Maliki]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/sayyid-muhammad-b-alawi-al-maliki</link>
                <description><![CDATA[A biography of Seyyid Muhammed Alawi al-Maliki. Learn about his moderate approach to Sufism and Sharia, and his seminal book Concepts That Must Be Corrected.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Biographies of Scholars</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Sheikh Ahmed-i Khani]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/sheikh-ahmed-i-khani</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Discover the life and legacy of Sheikh Ahmed-i Khani, the renowned 17th-century scholar, Sufi, and poet. Explore his masterpiece 'Mem û Zîn' and his profound contributions to Islamic thought, Kurdish literature, and education. Step into the world of Ahmed-i Khani, an architect of civilization who blended Sufism with social responsibility. Learn about the author of 'Mem û Zîn']]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://www.islamandsufism.org/sheikh-ahmed-i-khani</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:31:17 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Biographies of Scholars</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Commercial Experiences of the Prophet]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/the-commercial-experiences-of-the-prophet</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Learn about the business ethics of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through his journeys to Yemen and Sham. Read about his refusal to swear by idols, his meticulous accountability with Maysara, and his reputation as the Trustworthy (Al-Amin) in pre-Islamic Mecca. Explore the exemplary commercial life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) before the Prophethood. Discover his legendary honesty in trade]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Seerah</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Political, Economic, and Cultural State of Mecca Before the Prophet Muhammad]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/the-political-economic-and-cultural-state-of-mecca-before-the-prophet-muhammad</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Explore the historical and spiritual landscape of pre-Islamic Mecca, from the rise of idolatry and geopolitical trade shifts to the miraculous Year of the Elephant that heralded the arrival of the Prophethood. Discover the state of humanity before the Prophethood. A deep dive into the history of the Kaaba, the spread of shirk in Mecca, and the divine protection manifested during Abrahah’s attack.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Seerah</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Seyda Molla Ibrahim al-Kelhoki]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/seyda-molla-ibrahim-al-kelhoki</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Discover the life and legacy of Seyda Molla Ibrahim al-Kelhoki (1933–2006), a pivotal 20th-century scholar of the Eastern madrasa tradition. Learn about his deep commitment to knowledge, teaching, and Sufism." Explore the uncompromising life of Seyda Molla Ibrahim al-Kelhoki, a master of Fiqh, Hadith, and the Shafi'i school. A tribute to his 55 years of continuous teaching and spiritual discipline]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://www.islamandsufism.org/seyda-molla-ibrahim-al-kelhoki</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Biographies of Scholars</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Abdulkarim al-Mudarris]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/abdulkarim-al-mudarris</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Explore the life of Abdulkarim al-Mudarris (1905-2005), a renowned Iraqi Kurdish scholar. Discover his profound contributions to Tafsir, Hadith, Shafi'i jurisprudence, and his legacy in Baghdad.

A comprehensive biography of the great Islamic scholar Abdulkarim al-Mudarris. Learn about his teaching career at the Qadiriyya Sanctuary, his Arabic and Kurdish works, and his dedication to knowledge.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://www.islamandsufism.org/abdulkarim-al-mudarris</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:05:14 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Biographies of Scholars</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/mevlana-jalaluddin-rumi</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Discover the profound life and legacy of Mevlânâ Jalaluddin Rumi. Explore his journey of Divine Love, his bond with Shams of Tabriz, and the wisdom of the Masnavi. 

Unveil the spiritual world of Rumi, the great Sufi mystic. A comprehensive look at his philosophy of Love, the concept of the Perfect Human, and his timeless works.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Biographies of Scholars</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[When Mockery Becomes a Gate to Illumination]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/when-mockery-becomes-a-gate-to-illumination</link>
                <description><![CDATA["Why did the great Sufi master Al-Hujwiri rejoice when melon rinds were thrown at his head? A timeless lesson on patience, the ego, and the hidden wisdom behind the behavior of the masters. An excerpt from Kashf al-Mahjub."]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://www.islamandsufism.org/when-mockery-becomes-a-gate-to-illumination</guid>
                <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Sufis Anecdotes</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Shah Waliullah Dahlawi]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/shah-waliullah-dehlevi</link>
                <description><![CDATA["Discover the life and legacy of Shah Waliullah Dehlevi (1703–1762), the great Mujaddid of the Indian subcontinent. Explore his contributions to Hadith, his masterpiece 'Hujjat Allah al-Baligha,' and his revolutionary efforts to reform the Ummah through wisdom and social justice."]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://www.islamandsufism.org/shah-waliullah-dehlevi</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Biographies of Scholars</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Sufi Dimension of Hajj]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/the-sufi-dimension-of-hajj</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Explore the esoteric secrets of the Hajj through the lens of Sufism. Based on Ibrahim Tannuri's 'Gulzaar-ı Ma’nawi,' this article unveils the spiritual meanings behind Ihram, Tawaf, and the pilgrimage as a journey of the soul (Sayr u Suluk) towards the Divine.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://www.islamandsufism.org/the-sufi-dimension-of-hajj</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Hajj</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ibrahim Tennuri]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/ibrahim-tennuri</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Discover the life of Ibrahim Tennuri, a renowned 15th-century Sufi scholar and disciple of Akşemseddin. Explore his spiritual journey from a Madrasah professor to a master of Tasawwuf, his unique story of the 'tandoor,' and his enduring legacy in Kayseri.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://www.islamandsufism.org/ibrahim-tennuri</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:54:28 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Biographies of Scholars</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[What Did the Prophet Do During the Month of Ramadan? -2]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/what-did-the-prophet-do-during-the-month-of-ramadan-2</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Abdullah ibn Abbas (radiyallahu anhuma) relates the following: 
“The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was the most generous of people. But when Jibril (alayhissalam) would meet him during Ramadan to review the Qur’an, his generosity would increase even further. At those times, he was more generous in doing good than a freely blowing wind.”]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Sawm</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[What Did the Prophet Do During the Month of Ramadan? -1]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/what-did-the-prophet-do-during-the-month-of-ramadan</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Abdullah ibn Abbas (radiyallahu anhuma) relates the following:
“The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was the most generous of people. But when Jibril (alayhissalam) would meet him during Ramadan to review the Qur’an, his generosity would increase even further. At those times, he was more generous in doing good than a freely blowing wind.”]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://www.islamandsufism.org/what-did-the-prophet-do-during-the-month-of-ramadan</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ibn Ashur]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/ibn-ashur</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Muhammad al-Tahir ibn Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Tahir al-Tunisi al-Ashur—known simply as Ibn Ashur—was born in Tunis in 1879. His family, originally of Moroccan descent, had migrated from al-Andalus and settled in the city of Salé, with one branch later moving to Tunis.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://www.islamandsufism.org/ibn-ashur</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Biographies of Scholars</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Jurisprudence of Ramadan-2]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/the-jurisprudence-of-ramadan-1</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Every year, with the arrival of Ramadan, certain topics resurface—often driven by motives far from innocent. Although such discussions fail to convince most Muslims, they still manage to sow seeds of doubt. At the same time, there are lesser-known yet significant rulings about fasting that are worth recalling. In this article, we will briefly touch upon both categories.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://www.islamandsufism.org/the-jurisprudence-of-ramadan-1</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:24:55 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Jurisprudence of Ramadan-1]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/the-jurisprudence-of-ramadan</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Every year, with the arrival of Ramadan, certain topics resurface—often driven by motives far from innocent. Although such discussions fail to convince most Muslims, they still manage to sow seeds of doubt. At the same time, there are lesser-known yet significant rulings about fasting that are worth recalling. In this article, we will briefly touch upon both categories.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://www.islamandsufism.org/the-jurisprudence-of-ramadan</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:24:39 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Imam Muhammad Zahid al-Kawthari]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/muhammad-zahid-al-kawthari</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Imam Muhammad Zahid al-Kawthari [may Allah have mercy on him] was born on September 16, 1879, in a small village near Düzce. His father, Hasan Hilmi Efendi, was a respected scholar known for both his learning and piety. From an early age, the young Zahid displayed a deep interest in the religious sciences.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://www.islamandsufism.org/muhammad-zahid-al-kawthari</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Wisdom and Benefits of Zakat for Society]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Just as every command of our Lord contains countless blessings and wisdom, the command of zakat also holds immense benefit—not only for the giver and the receiver but for society at large, even for all humanity.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Zakat</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Wisdom and Benefits of Zakat for Recipient]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Every command of Allah the Almighty carries both material and spiritual wisdom and benefit. One of the greatest wisdoms of zakat is that, while earning divine pleasure, it also brings peace, harmony, and security to society. Just as usury and unjust gain lead people to ruin and moral decay, zakat—charity and giving in the way of Allah—restores balance, compassion, and social justice.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:48:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Wisdom and Benefits of Zakat for Giver]]></title>
                <link>https://www.islamandsufism.org/the-benefits-of-zakat-for-the-giver</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Zakat, being a divine command, is first and foremost a means of seeking the pleasure of Allah. The Messenger of Allah [sallallahu alayhi wa sallam] informed us through a sacred hadith that performing obligatory acts and maintaining voluntary worship draws the servant nearer to his Lord and earns His love.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[Islam&Sufism Guzell <admin@islamandsufism.org>]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
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