Unfortunately this is what many have reduced "sulook" to, a "Murshid Kamil" will serve you not be served upon and not in such lavish detail. Allaah the Exalted forgive us!
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Khidma notes for Shaykh Version 2.0 November 24, 2016 Presented by: UK murids Service Specification Introduction This document will provide a basic overview of khidma delivered to Shaykh. It will include general adab whilst in the presence of the Shaykh and also an overview of services Shaykh has preference to during visits in the UK. Adab with the Shaykh Adab covers many areas in general: Remain silent unless spoken to Maintain focus Be smartly dressed Plan ahead Be mindful of body language Take care in the use of language Carry a note pad and pen to take notes Avoid turning your back to the Shaykh Avoid saying ‘no’ to the Shaykh Plan well so not to be late Arrive at the apartment 10-15 minutes before leaving time and inform the Shaykh of presence. Travels: driver should be ready to depart and know the quickest route to destination. Car should be clean, not in need to petro stops whilst in journey, Driver should drive safely and be focused on the road. The accompanying khadims should inform of arrival at necessary intervals and prepare routes. Move quickly and decisively. Venue: a green room should be prepared so that there is time to collect self and thoughts. Useful to have refreshments and light snacks – see below, ask the Shaykh if they would like to be visited of there is a guest who has come to see the Shaykh. Meal invites: Shaykh should be priortised over the self. Make sure that they are attended to and served properly. Check for presence of cutlery, crockery, etc and facilitate this quickly and quietly. Shaykh do not like sitting on the floor due to their knees. Therefore, check on availability of tables and chairs. Accommodation The accommodation should have wi-fi, be roomy, clean, in a area of town that is quiet. The apartment should be cleaned, aired and checked prior to Shaykh’s arrival. Check the apartment ware such as cutlery, lights etc, that that are not unusable or do not need to be replaced. If cold then heaters should be on. Light scented candles and flowers may help with setting a welcoming ambience. Ensure basic facilities are made available including: Prayer Area: locate a suitable place for to place the prayer mat. The prayer mat must be comfortable –it would be wise to layer two thick prayer mats. Place them in the direction of prayer. The prayer mats must be clean and not smelling from socks, dampness. Place itr bottles the side of the prayer mat and drop a few drops of itr in to the mat to scent. The itr should be of good quality. The prayer area should be accompanies by a prayer timetable. Living Room: The lap-top and printer should be set up on the coffee table and situated by the sofa. The lap-top should be already connected to the internet. The printer should have a full cartridge and plenty of paper to print. Bring a adapter that converts from two-pin to UK three-pin. Place a bottle of water on the dining table with a box of large tissues and a glass which should be turned upside Service Specification Bathroom: bathroom slippers, lota, new toothbrush, fresh toothpaste, mouthwash, hand wash, soap, shower gel, - all items to be placed appropriately. Kitchen: cubed brown sugar, acacia honey, tea bags, coffee, semi-skimmed milk, butter, jam (selection of small), peanut butter, white bread, and 50/50 Kingsmill rolls, cheddar cheese, pre-cut fruit, Pepsi cans, water bottle (Highland Spring – or any with low Mg count), mango lassi, mango juice. Frosties, Cornflakes, cookies (mixed), non-salted nuts including cashews, dried fruit – multiple small packs are useful, chocolate - M&M’s Nuts, Snickers, non-slated crackers, hummus, olives, olive oil. Kitchen Towels, hand wash. Bedroom: Bottle of water, box of tissues, Itr, hangers, scented candles. Food & Drink In short – healthy food is preferred such as Arab, Turkish, Afghan, and Mediterranean not oily, fried or spicy food. Below are examples. Dish Location Address Phone Notes Lentil Curry Desi Roti & Khana 158 Cape Hill, Smethwick,B66 4PH 0121 558 8866 Less Oil in Curry, Naan not Roti. Vegetable Curry The Cave Restaurant &Sweets 89 Cape Hill, Smethwick, B66 4SG 0121 565 5382 Mild Spice, with Naan Hummus Tahini Grill 325 Dudley Rd, Smethwick, B18 4HB 0121 456 3238 Olive Oil in separate container Grilled Chicken With Rice Tahini Grill 325 Dudley Rd, Smethwick, B18 4HB 0121 456 3238 Mild Spice Starters, Mixed Veg Curry, Potato Curry with naan Ziryab Executive Buffet 35-41 Highfield Road,Saltley,Birmingham B8 3QD 0121 327 9717 Less Oil In Curry Antep Platter Antep Restaurant 368-370 Ladypool Rd, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B12 8JY 0121 238 3622 Mild Spice Bader Restaurant 396 Coventry Rd, Birmingham, B10 0UF 0121 766 5799 Grilled Chicken and Rice Momo’s Diner 5 Whitmore Road, Birmingham. B10 0NR 0121 772 4000
