
Cheikh Bilal: The Sufi Science Of Al Fatihah
In this interview, we sit down with Cheikh Bilal to explore the Sufi science and deeper spiritual meaning of Surah Al-Fatihah. We discuss why Al-Fatiha is known as Umm al-Kitab, the significance of its seven verses, its central role in the prayer, and the spiritual dimensions of its words and numbers. Cheikh Bilal also shares insights into the teachings of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba concerning the recitation of Al-Fatiha and Al-Ikhlas, including their significance in nighttime devotion and spiritual practice. This conversation offers a deeper look at Al-Fatiha as more than a recitation, but as a…
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