Center of Excellence
Established Center of Excellence that aims to empower individuals to seek knowledge, cultivate a connection with their faith, navigate the challenges of the world, and foster a sense of gratitude and humility. Supporting Invited Speaker Events in collaboration with Islamic Center of Johnson County, Overland Park, Kansas.
Introduction:
The Mikael Rayaan Foundation is proud to highlight the Center of Excellence (مركز الاحسان), a beacon of knowledge and enlightenment dedicated to spreading wisdom and guiding individuals on a path from darkness to light. The center embodies the values of humility, gratitude, and spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing a pure heart and immaculate conscience.
Mission and Vision:
The MRF Center of Excellence (مركز الاحسان) aims to serve as a platform for individuals to seek knowledge, overcome obstacles, and cultivate a deep connection with their faith. By providing resources, guidance, and support, the center endeavors to empower individuals to navigate the challenges of the world, strengthen their faith, and foster a sense of gratitude and humility.
Key Focus Areas:
- Knowledge and Enlightenment: The center is committed to promoting the acquisition of knowledge and wisdom through the teachings of the Quran and the ways of the Prophet (P.B.U.H). By offering educational programs, seminars, and workshops, the center seeks to illuminate minds and hearts with divine guidance and spiritual insights.
- Spiritual Growth and Reflection: Encouraging individuals to maintain a pure heart, practice gratitude, and navigate life’s challenges with patience and faith is a core focus of the center. Through spiritual guidance, mentorship, and community support, the center fosters personal growth and self-discovery.
- Community Events and Engagement: The center aims to organize a variety of events, workshops, and gatherings to facilitate community engagement, foster a sense of unity, and provide opportunities for personal and spiritual development. These events serve as platforms for learning, reflection, and sharing experiences.
- Library and Resources: The center has created a well-curated library of resources related to Islamic teachings, spirituality, and personal development. These resources serve as a valuable tool for individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding.
The Way Forward:
We are committed to expanding our reach, enhancing our programs, and continuing to serve as a guiding light for individuals on their spiritual journey. Through the unwavering support of our community, partners, and dedicated team, we are confident that the center will continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those seeking knowledge, enlightenment, and spiritual growth. Together, we will strive to achieve our vision of fostering a community of humble, grateful, and spiritually enlightened individuals.
LIBRARY:
We have complied a brief list of suggested reading that is expected to grow as we learn together and embark on this journey of peace.
The Nobel Quran:
- Nauman Ali Khan, Bayyinah TV (Quran and Arabic courses)
- Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Hafiz Ibn Kathir
The Way of Prophet:
- The Sealed Nectar, Shaikh Safi-ur-Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri
- The Sirah of the Prophet (PBUH): A Contemporary and Original Analysis, Yasir Qadhi
- Sirat un Nabi – The Life of the Prophet P.B.U.H, Allama Shibli Numani
- Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources, Martin Lings
Pearls of Wisdom:
- Nahj al-Balagha, Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb
- Sahih Al-Bukhari Arabic-English Summarized, Imam al-Bukhari
- The Translation of the Meanings of Summarized Sahih Muslim, Imam Muslim
- Riyad-us-Saliheen, Imam Al-Nawawi
- The 40 Hadith of Imam al-Nawawi
- The Path of Worshippers to the Paradise of the Lord of the Worlds (Minhaj al-abidin ila jannat rabb al-alamin), Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazzali
- The Kashf al-Mahjub: the ‘Revelation of the Veiled’, Ali al-Hujwiri
- The Summary of Religious Knowledge (Mukhtasar fi Ilm ad-Din), Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani
- The Secret of Secrets, Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani
- Treatise For The Seekers: Risalah al-Mustarshideen, Imam al-Harith al-Muhasibi
- The Awarif Ul Ma’arif, Sheikh Shahabudin Suhrawardi
- Al-Ghazali’s Path to Sufism: His Deliverance from Error (al-Munqidh min al-Dalal), Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali
- Ringstones of Wisdom (Fusus al-hikam), Ibn Al’Arabi
- The Disease And the Cure (Jawab al-Kafi), Imam Ibn al-Qayyim
- Dalail Arifin, Hazrat Khaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki
- At-Tadhkirah the Reminder, Abu ‘Abdullaah Muhammad Al-Qurtubi
- The Flashes Collection (Risale-I Nur Collection), Bediuzzaman Said Nursi
- Tears of Love (Shams-i Tabrizi)
- Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam, A. Helwa
- Allah Loves, Omar Suleiman
- Meeting Muhammad, Omar Suleiman
- Because You are Allah, Ali Jaber Al-Fayfi
- Healing the Emptiness: A guide to emotional and spiritual well-being, Yasmin Mogahed
- The Principle of Patience, Ibn Taymiyyah
- Reflecting on the Names of Allah, Dr Jinan Yousef
Meditation guidance:
- Hudur Institute
- Living Presence: The Sufi Path to Mindfulness and the Essential Self, Kabir Edmund Helminski
- The Book of Contemplation: Book 39 of the Ihya’ ‘ulum al-din, Imam al-Ghazali
- The Meditations of Khawaja Muinuddin Hasan Chishti
- Sustenance of the Soul: The Cognitive Behavior Therapy of A Ninth Century Physician, Abu Zayd al-Balkhi
Poetry Collections (Sufi, Islamic Intellectual tradition/spirituality):
- The Essential Rumi, Jalal al-Din Rumi
- Death before Dying, Sultan Bahu
- Divan of Mu’in ud-din Chishti, Moin ud-din Chishti
- Baba Farid Poetic Sayings, Farid ud-din Masud Ganjshakar
- Sultan Bahu: Life & Poems
Islamic Institutes:
- Jannah Institute
(https://www.jannahinstitute.org/)
- Qalam Institute
(https://www.qalam.institute/)
- Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research
(https://yaqeeninstitute.org/)
- Bayyinah Institute
