Here are some of the frequently asked questions on Islam and Sufism.


What is Islam and belief?

The religion of Allah that was conveyed to us by Prophet Mohammed (p.b.u.h.), and calls for the worship of Allah and belief in his Oneness and his prophets and messengers he sent and his books that he revealed to them and his angels and on and on the day of Judgment and in destiny and predestination.


How does Islam view other religions?

All are vehicles and a path to Allah's divine presence; they are all originally from Allah the exhaled. With time and man's weakness most religions were distorted from their original truth and adopted practicing of idol-worship or other wrong beliefs that turned people away from worship and adoration of the One True Allah. You'll find the essence of other religions embodied in the beliefs of Islam.


How Does One Enter Islam?

One enters Islam by believing in One's heart in the existence of one (Lord) Allah and believing in Prophet Mohammed (p.b.u.h.) as the last of the prophets and messengers that Allah has sent throughout history.


What is Sufism?

It is the way of purifying the heart from bad manners and characteristics.


How is Sufism related to Islam?

It is the path of spirituality that exists in Islam, its meaning is seeking the pleasure of god, love and peace with one's self, harmony with all creations and to be dressed with the beautiful attributes of prophets and Saints (awliaa).


What is a Sheikh?

A Sheikh is someone who has inherited what the prophets brought and who is authorized to convey these teachings and secrets to those who take his hand as a teacher. A true is the one that has mastered his lower self's bad characteristics through devotion and sincerity towards his lord. For that reason he is able to guide his students to mastery of their own lower selves, opening the way to reach unlimited potential of their spiritual realities. It is that spiritual reality which allows one to attain several powers. The power of attraction, the power of repulsion, the power of concentration of the heart, the power of wisdom and the power of guidance.