Brunch with General Dato Mahmud

April 23
On April 23, the shuyukh enjoyed brunch at the famous General Dato' Mahmud's home. 
General Dato Mahmud met with Mawlana Shaykh Nazim and His Highness to discuss matters of importance to Malaysian society.
And then they joined at the dining table for a fantastic brunch feast.

Another Birthday Surprise!

Over brunch, his hosts surprised the shaykh with ANOTHER birthday celebration! The Haqqani Royal Mawlid Ensemble came in playing their drums and everyone was overwhelmed with happiness and excitement. 
[See recent fatwa on Celebrating Mawlid by Salafi Scholar Shaykh Yusuf al-Qardawi]

Here Mawlana Shaykh Adnan's daughter Hafiza with her baby daughter stands behind the cake.

The brunch table.

 

Everyone stands to sing salawats with great happiness and celebration.

  

Ladies Dhikr

Shaykh Nazim then leads a special Dhikr - ladies only!

Subhat and Initiation

To conclude, Mawlana Shaykh Nazim gave a talk on the greatness of the Naqshbandi Tariqat and how it spread Islam all over Asia. 
Once again, an event is concluded with the initiation of another new member in the Naqshbandi Order.
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