Lokman effendi biography samples pdf

He was born in in Larnaca, Cyprus. He stayed in his association in Damascus, and was eventually ordered to return to Cyprus to spread the teachings of the Naksibendi Way. He spread Islam and Tariqah throughout the world, but most notably in Europe and America, awakening the hearts of the West to the Light of Islam. He maintained a humble and simple life at his Dergah in Lefke, Cyprus, hosting and taking care of his millions of murids throughout the world.

He was veiled from this earthly realm in Born in to a family descending from the Holy Prophet S and the Ottoman Sultans, Shaykh Abdulkerim KS spent the early part of his life in the village of Alifodes, founded by his grandfather. When Greek attacks began upon the Cypriot Turkish population, his family became muhajirs and migrated to the city of Famagusta.

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In , war broke out in Cyprus. Shaykh Abdulkerim KS volunteered in the army and was wounded in battle, thus receiving the title of Ghazi. He formed part of the vanguard that ultimately recaptured the city of Famagusta. In America, Shaykh Abdulkerim KS was constantly reaching out to the people through the beautiful manners of Islam and the Ottomans; thousands became Muslim at his hands.

Shaykh Abdulkerim always stood up for Shariah and Hakk, never fearing to speak the Truth whether to governments, religious officials, or the general public. In , he was veiled from this world while visiting Shaykh Mawlana in Cyprus. Shaykh Mawlana stated that Shaykh Abdulkerim did not die, but was in fact veiled and would return in the time of Mahdi AS.

Before passing, Shaykh Abdulkerim designated Shaykh Lokman Efendi to be his Inheritor and carry on the mission in his absence. Email news letter sign up.