Shaykh Nazim's Early Years in London: foundations of a legacy

How Shaykh Nazim's Murids Met Him: The Beginnings of Countless Spiritual Journeys.

BACKGROUND
This project highlights Shaykh Nazim Al-Haqqani's admirable personal qualities and how he conveyed the spiritual and complete teachings of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Immediately after Hazrat Shaykh Abdullah Dagestani passed away in 1973, Shaykh Nazim was inspired by the Prophet, peace be upon him, “Go to England and Europe, my Ummah (community) there needs you".

Having met him in 1976, I was fortunate to witness the encounters between Hazrat Shaykh Nazim and his early murids in London and Europe. This video explores the inspiring stories of how seekers found their way to him, their first interactions, and the transformative moments that defined their lifelong devotion and the deep bond between Master and student.

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Shahid A. Khan, Ottoman Foundation. 7 May 2025

INDEX
0:15 introduction with Shaykh Nazim singing salawat in Ottoman Turkish
1:20 history of the locations in London
3:07 Shaykh Mehmet's comments
4:35 to 11:25 excerpts of murids interviews
14:00 photos and memories
16:25 list of early murids in the West
18:30 conclusion

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