As-salฤmu สฟalaykum. This little online oasis is intended to be a shared journey of learning. It is a chronicle of study, a place for reflection, and an attempt to connect more deeply with the vast oceans of Islamic knowledge. Its purpose is to present notes, reflections, and analyses grounded in primary and secondary source material, with a specific focus on the discipline of Taแนฃawwuf (Sufism) as the spiritual core of the Islamic tradition.
The oases of Paradise are named, they are the springs of Knowledge and Wisdom. โIndeed, the righteous will drink from a cup whose mixture is of Kฤfลซr, A spring from which the [righteous] servants of Allah will drink; they make it gush forth in abundance.โ (Sลซrah al-Insฤn, 76:5-6)
The Circles of Remembrance in this world are Oases of Paradise on Earth. It is narrated that the Messenger of Allah ๏ทบ said, โWhen you pass by the Gardens of Paradise, then feast.โ They said, โAnd what are the Gardens of Paradise?โ He said, โThe circles of remembrance (แธฅalaq al-dhikr).โ (Jฤmiสฟ al-Tirmidhฤซ)
Gatherings for beneficial knowledge are Oases of Mercy. โNo people gather in one of the houses of Allah, reciting the Book of Allah and studying it among themselves, but that tranquility (sakฤซnah) descends upon them, mercy (raแธฅmah) envelops them, the angels surround them, and Allah mentions them to those who are with Him.โ (แนขaแธฅฤซแธฅ Muslim)
This work is undertaken with the hope that it is preserved from error. All that is correct is from Allah, and any shortcoming is from myself.