Sufi Talks: Background

The Sufi talks you will find on this site are talks that are spontaneous discussions recorded in intimate settings with a Sufi teacher (not Sheikh Hamza) and a small number of students. They were not recorded professionally in a studio, so sound quality may vary, and the topics move fluidly from one to another within the talks, as they address the inner needs of the people present rather than go from one point of an outline to the next. We hope that you will find these talks informative, meaningful and enriching.

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 Signs of The True Sheikh: Discourse on the many signs which the True Sufi Master Sheikh exhibits and how to recognize them.  Elaborates on examples such as Spiritual Companionship with the Master/ the positive effects of Dhikr, personal development, and true spiritual advancement on the Sufi Path. (35:48)
Companions of Pre-Creation: Discourse on Allah Subhana Wa Ta Ala's Call in the Pre-Creation to all souls to witness HIS Unicity and HIS Existence; and how some souls have affinity for each other after Creation.  Elaborates on the Divine Manifestations of "Al-Jalal" (Majesty) and "Al-Jamal" (Beauty), and how to deal with Tests during these Manifestations. (30:08)
Tests: Discourse on the Mission of the Sufi Master Sheikh to open the Murids' "Eyes of the Heart" to their own weaknesses, compared to the Perfection and Power of the Divine.  Explains how this is accomplished through a series of tests.  Includes powerful and instructive stories about various Sufi Master Sheikhs and our own Grand Master Sheikh Hamza. (34:17)
The Sufi Relationship With Animals: Discourse on the respect the Sufis have for the animals.  Tells many wonderful stories about Sufi Masters and their very special relationship with particular animals. (35:25)
Freeing The Slave: Discourse on how the Heart should be the Sufis' Place of Worship, in Remembrance always, and open to the "Sun's Light and Love".  Elaborates on "Jihad An-Nafs" (Holy War against the self) to get rid of all defects.  Includes the story of the Sufi Master who had to work for a year to be able to free his own slave, before he could give a/requested speech to people to free their slaves. (42:08)
Repeat My Name: Discourse on "Dhikr Allah" (Remembrance of Allah).  Contains many superb additional teachings and inspi­rational stories on why the Names of Allah (as Revealed in the Qur'an) should be repeated and when. (40:42)
The People of Action: Discourse on the Holy Tradition where Allah Speaks: "My servant comes nearer and nearer to ME until I Love him.  And once I Love him, I Become the Eyes that he sees with, the Ear that he hears with, the Mouth that he speaks with, the Hand that he handles with, the Foot that he walks with...." Elaborates on the actions the Sufis must take to reach this Level of Perfection. (36:33)
Bring me A Humble Robber: Discourse on what Sufi Masters look for in a person who comes to them, namely humbleness, truthfulness and sincerity, so that they can make that person a pure vessel to carry their Knowledge and Love. And that the Murid's outer aspects and prior lifestyle are unimportant.  Includes wonderful stories and sayings from several Sufi Master Sheikhs. (27:17)
Ask an Expert: Discourse on the functions of the Sufi Sheikh and who the Sufi Master should be.  Elaborates on the main and most important qualities, characteristics and signs of the True Master Sheikh.  Includes how only the "complete" Sufi Master can lead you through the different levels of the Spiritual Path to reach the Ultimate Knowledge of the Divine Presence. (28:45)
From Attributes To Essence: Discourse on the use of dhikr (repetition of sacred phrases) and moral behavior to move from the Attributes of God to God's Essence. Examples are given from the lives of the prophets Abraham, David, and the Companion Ali (may Allah bless them all) of Sheikh Hamza's great grandfather. (33:23)