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What is Sufism?

Sufism (Tasawwuf) is the esoteric teaching of Islam. We are living in the 21st Century, the age of instant communication, social media and YouTube and so would hope by now that Sufism does not require too much explanation.

Sufi Books

The seriousness of the teaching of Sufism and the endeavour to acquire the sweet nectar from the hives of our own selves requires learning and practicing. It is most important to collect books that relate to this teaching so that the psyche will obtain fresh and new realisations to balance the self.

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Nasihah

(An Arabic word for Sincere Advice)

"Do not blame your parents, or your personality, or your society, or your geographical location in this world, or your so called 'karma', or anybody else for what you are. The Merciful Allah (God) gave every man and woman the chance to undo what has been done through genuine exercise of determination; to have access to the ultimate realisation of the Truth within yourself. Determined will is Allah's gift to you - when you tune your will to the will of Allah. In a nutshell - when you learn the art of surrendering your will to Allah. So, now is the time to decide, my dear brothers and sisters, about your purpose in this life. Are you going to be part of the problem? Or part of the solution to the crisis of this beautiful earth that the Beloved Allah has entrusted us with?"

Murshid F. A. Ali ElSenossi

Outback Sufi Conference

9-11th May 2025

The Outback Sufi Conference brings together seekers, scholars, and artists to explore the deep-rooted spiritual and cultural traditions of Sufism in Australia. Held in Broken Hill, New South Wales, this conference is a rare opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, experience sacred music and poetry, and reflect on the enduring legacy of Islamic spirituality in Australia. Explore the untold history of Australia's Afghan cameleers and their role in shaping the Outback.

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Live Stream

Halqa Dhikr - Live Streamed on Saturdays

Live stream is active between Asr and Maghrib Broken Hill time (GMT+9:30)

Qamus

Sufi Terminology by Murshid F. A. Ali ElSenossi

Word of the day: Sacred Monument (Mash’aar al Haram)
Meaning: (Mash’aar al Haram). The Sacred monument at Muzdalifah. This is where the pilgrims spend the night after coming down from Arafat. "Then when you pour down from (Mount) Arafat, celebrate the praises of Allah at the Sacred Monument, and celebrate His praises as He has directed you, even though, before this, you went astray" (2:198). "So when ye have accomplished your holy rites, celebrate the praises of Allah, as ye used to celebrate the praises of your fathers,- yea, with far more Heart and soul" (2:200). In the higher teaching, the completion of the rites in a manner pleasing to Allah is an indication to the satisfying of the desires of the people of nearness.
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Featured Article

The Vehicle of Light - The Door of Good and Bad - Part One

"The Seven Deadly Sins" is a term for negative human vices that hinder and in some cases stop the development to being. Mistakes, forgetfulness, errors, hatred and sins have been with us from the time of Creation. In the words of the Holy Prophet (Salutations on The Prophet): "If you do not make mistakes and repent God will remove you and replace you with others who make mistakes, repent and Allah forgives their sins. The key to success from the deadly sins is to repent, return to God and transform the self to become a better human being.

Cosmic Law and the Divine Consequences

Bismillah Compared to other species human beings are unique in every way. Biologically humans are more complex than any other life form, but when our metaphysical essence, spiritual and psychological sides are taken into consideration, we may be the most mysterious of all beings in the universe. In comparison to the size of the universe, we are like an atom. However, spiritually we are larger than the universe. The thoughts of a single, conscious human being could affect a powerful impact on the whole universe. When satisfaction or the pleasure of life is the matter being considered, unfortunately we are no match even to a sparrow. Compared to humans, this little bird receives many times more satisfaction out of life. For example, it does not need to work, buy a house, get married, pay bills, save or worry about its future. Finally, the most important of them all is that the animal has no concept of death. Human beings on the other hand, constantly struggle throughout life, not only physically but also spiritually, psychologically and emotionally. They are under continuous pressure. We regularly make plans that result in disappointment. We are always concerned about our loved ones, relatives, society and, to a certain degree the rest of humanity. According to research, the average human life span is 70 years. Read Full Article