Naqshbandi Sufi Zikr Group moved to Rumi’s Cave, Carlton Vale, London NW6 5HH on 22nd Nov 2018
Rumi’s Cave, Carlton Vale, London NW6
As Salaam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuhu
Dear Brothers and Sisters
With permission and advice from Maulana Sheikh Mohammed (Mehmet) Adil ar-Rabbani, the Maida Vale Zikr is moving to new Rumi’s Cave, Carlton Vale, London NW6 5HH (closest tube is Queen’s Park – Bakerloo Line) onwards from Thursday 22nd November 2018.
We have been most thankful of the 14 years we have spent at St.Peters Church Hall, to everyone who attended and supported, and now it is time for a new beginning and renewal of supports.
We are being honoured & blessed to start the new Zikr Inshallah of the Maida Vale Zikr group at Rumi’s Cave. After the Zikr, food will be served and then we will have the Ziyyara of the Holy Prophet’s SWS hair this Thursday 22nd November 2018.
Inshallah, with Maulana’s blessings, we intend to be at Rumi’s Cave as long if not longer than we were continuing Zikr at St.Peter’s church hall.
Opening time will the same of 8pm with Zikr starting at 8.35pm, during winter time until further notice.
Please invite others and inform everyone who ever visited the Maida Vale Zikr group and does not have access to email or on the email list.
An email notification is going out today and tomorrow, with a reminder on Wednesday & Thursday of this change. A note will be left on the church door with direction in case some people are not informed.
Inshallah we hope to see you all on Thursday 8.35pm 22nd Nov 2018 Rumi’s Cave in Carlton Vale and appreciate your duas and attendance.
History of Maida Vale Sufi Zikr Group
The Maida Vale Naqshbandi Zikr group held Thursday evening (8.45pm-10.30pm) Zikr/Dhikr gatherings since 2000, maybe little earlier, with the permission from Sheikh Nazim Al-Haqqani (KS) head of the Golden Chain Naqshbandi Tariqah.
The original Zikr group was held in the homes of mureeds but as this increased and more people attended, the Zikr group moved to a larger flat.
As time progressed and with continued permission from our late murshid, Sheikh Nazim Al-Haqqani (KS), (may Allah (God) Almighty sanctify his secret and raise his maqam always in the Divine Presence), a new venue for Thursday evenings was found in 2004 at St.Peter’s Church hall on 59 Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale W9 2DB.
This location was central enough so people from West and Central London could attend irrespective of faith or background. We held Zikr very Thursday evening at St.Peter’s church hall for over 14 years, including on Christmas & New Year’s day. Time has passed so quickly it is amazing to reflect.
We gather for the sake of Allah (God) Almighty only, every Thursday evening (8.30pm/8.45pm-10.30pm), with the blessings of all the Grandsheikhs of the Naqshbandi Tariqah (KS).
This Zikr(Dhikr) practice continues throughout the year unless there is visit from Sheikh Nazim’s, son and inheritor, Sheikh Mohammad Mehmet Adil ar-Rabbani, and at these times the Zikr is suspended and visitors and mureeds go to either:
Sheikh Nazim’s Dergah at 277 St.Anne’s Rd, London N15 5RG (closest tube is Seven sisters on Victoria Line) or
The New Peckham Mosque at 99 Coburg Road, London SE5 0HU (closest Tube is Borough and Old Kent Rd but a good 25 mins walk – but worth walking to as it is also a Sunnah).
And yes, we have held Zikr even on Christmas Eve, Christmas day and New Years Eve!
Our Zikr group welcomes all ages and everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you one Thursday evening!
