“In describing the merits of gatherings of remembrance (dhikr) the Prophet ﷺ said that Allah Almighty says, “these are a people whose participants never experience sorrow or loss.” (Bukhari)
The current Shaykh of the Order, Sheikh Ali Gomaa is a renowned Islamic scholar and former Grand Mufti of Egypt. He is known for his vast knowledge, spiritual depth, and scholarly precision. With over 80,000 rare texts in his private library, Sheikh Ali has been a beacon for students and researchers worldwide.
Dr. Tarek Elgawhary is the Deputy of the Order in the US. He is a scholar of Islamic studies and comparative religion. Trained at both al-Azhar and Princeton, Dr. Elgawhary brings a unique blend of classical and academic expertise to his teaching, writing, and leadership.
Direct, unbroken chains of transmissions are one of the hallmarks of the Islamic sciences. The chain of transmission of the Siddīqiyya-Shādhiliyya Ṭarīqa, though partial, is complete and connected in an unbroken chain to our beloved Messenger Muḥammad.
This is the official English language website for the Siddīqiyya-Shādhiliyya Order. The Order was established on 10 JUMADA AL-AKHIRA 1439 AH (26 FEBRUARY 2018) by the current Shaykh of the Order, Dr. Ali Gomaa.
The Order is named after two luminaries in our chain of transmission. The first is Sayyid Muḥammad ibn Ṣiddīq al-Ghumārī (1295 – 1254 AH) – the father of Sayyid ‘Abdullah ibn Ṣiddīq al-Ghumārī (1328 – 1413 AH), and the second is the Grand Imam of the Path Abu al-Ḥasan al-Shādhilī (571 – 656 AH).
Sufism is the spiritual dimension of the Islamic tradition as outlined in the Hadith of Gabriel .
The Hadith of Gabriel
The Hadith covers the four main aspects that collectively make up the tradition of Islam. Each represents a critical aspect of how faith is expressed, embodied, and practiced.
Plurality
Over 80 schools of law, two schools of theology and hundreds if not thousands of Sufi orders
Islam
Islam represents orthopraxy – correct practice or conduct
Iman
Iman represents orthodoxy – correct belief or faith
Ihsan
Ihsan represents spiritual excellence that results from both sound belief and conduct
The Daily Invocations (Dhikr)
The Prophet ﷺ taught that the remembrance of Allah is the life of the heart. Through daily adhkar in the morning and evening, after prayers, and in every moment we draw closer to our Lord, find peace in His presence, and renew our connection to the Divine.
Since taṣṣawuf’s focus is on the remembrance and invocation of God, we begin the journey of the spiritual path with these daily readings.
The Wisdom of Luminaries on the Path
Sustenance is divinely apportioned. It is not the piety of a pious man that increases it nor is it the impiety of a impious man that diminishes it.
Abu Hasan al-Shadhili
Dedicate your physical life and body to the development the world, but attach your soul to the grave.
Sayyid Muhammad Siddiq al-Ghumari
Purify your intention, your state, and all your actions for Allah alone.
