15/ Islamic Science Sufism 15… Welcome to Sufism President, the present genuine spiritual master of Azad Kashmir khalifa [, Sufism president] pir Shaykh murshid dervish fiqeer sufi sultan Mahmood Qadiri, Naqshbandi Chisti, Suhrawardi & Awais al-Qarani class /order tariqh spiritually in possession of spiritual goods, surrender, faith, excellences, reality, wisdom, in bliss for all kinds of humans…. Understanding Sufism is to understand the ego frustrations. Sometimes the frustration becomes so extreme that one becomes displeased with Allah Ta’ala and ends up attributing one’s failure to Allah Ta’ala. One then finds fault with the promises which Allah Ta’ala has made in the Qur’aan Shareef regarding His Aid to the one who strives along His Path. May Allah Ta’ala protect us from such a disastrous end. The ma’mulaat or devotional practices which the Saalik has to adopt are vastly beneficial in this Path. These ma’mulaat are listed hereunder.The Saalik should perform four, eight or twelve rak’ats in the latter part of the night. If he is unable to do so in the latter part of the night then as the last resort he should perform at least four raka’ts (with the intention of Tahajjud) at the time of Ishaa.Either at the time of Tahajjud or after Ishaa Salaat, the following should be recited: لآ اِلَهَ اِلاَّ الله Laa ilaaha il lal laah (Two Tasbeehs) i.e. 200 times). This is called the Tasbeeh of Nafl (negative) and Ithbaat (positive). Il-lal laahu (Four Tasberhs–400 times) اِلاَّ اللهُ Allaahu Allaah (Six Tasbeehs–600 times) اَللهُ اَللهُ Allaahu (One Tasbeeh - 100 times) اَللهُ…Between the Sunnat and Fardh of Fajr, 41 times Surah Faatifiah, beginning each time with Bismillaah. AFTER FAJR SALAAT: Surah Yaaseen Shareef, some tilaawat of the Qur’aan Shareef, at ]east a quarter Juz; those who have memorized Surahs should recite all such Surahs (if they are unable to make tilaawat); whenever opportunity affords, one Manzil of Munaajaat-e-Maqbool together with Hizbul Jiryaa; and the following: ISHRAAQ: Perform two or four raka’ts Ishraaq Salaat. CHAASHT: Immediately after Ishraaq or a bit later perform two, four or six raka’ts. AFTER ZUHR: Recite Surah Innaa Fatahnaa laka (Surah Fatah) and make Thikr of the word, ا لله as much as time permits, or recite اَ للهُ اَلله (Allaahu Allah) five hundred times. AFTER ASR: Recite Surah Amma Yatasaa aloon (Surah Nabaa) and one Tasbeeh, the Aayat: AFTER MAGHRIB: Four raka’ts Salaatul Awwaabeen or six raka’ts. If time permits make Thikr of Allaah اَلله. Recite Surah Waaqiah. AFTER ISHAA: Recite Surah Mulk and Surah Alif Laam Meem Sajdah. Recite Istighfaar in the following way: Recite the Istighfaar 100 times or 70 times. If one feels very sleepy or tired then recite it 41 times. MUHAASABAH: i.e. to take stock of one’s deeds: At the time of going to bed reflect about your deeds. When recalling a righteous act, be thankful (make shukr), and when recalling a sinful act, be regretful. Remind your nafs of the rebuke and punishment of Allah Ta’ala for sins and pledge not to approach sin in the future. During the day recall this pledge. CONSTANT THIKR: While reclining, sitting, walking, etc., always recite the Kalimah. Recite لآ اِلَهَ اِلاَّ الله constantly and whenever the breadth breaks, add: مُحَمَّدٌ رَّسُوْلُ ا للهِ صَلَّى ا للهُ تَعَا لى عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمْ After every Salaat recite Aayatul Kursi and Tasbeeh Faatimah, i.e. Insert Arabic سُبْحَانَ الله 33 times; اَلْحَمْدُ الله 33 times and اَلله اَكْبَرُ 34 times. If time allows, recite the following Tasbeeh a hundred times after Zuhr, Maghrib and Ishaa: سُبْحَانَ الله وَ اَلْحَمْدُ الله وَ لآ اِلَهَ اِلاَّ اللهُ وَ اَلله اَكْبَرُ Adopt the above recitation of the formula which should be recited often at times available to the Saalik: If one has the opportunity it is more efficacious and beneficial to fix one or two times daily for the Thikr of Isme Zaat instead of spreading the Thikr over a period or time. If the Isme Zaat is recited six or twelve thousand times, its beneficial effect will expedited. For presence of mind, increase in eagerness and improvement of memory the exercise known as Paas Anfaas is most efficacious while it is the simplest of exercises (ashghaal). This exercise is a breathing exercise and its method is as follows: Take a deep breadth. While inhaling concentrate on the word اَلله. Exhale vigorously. While exhaling concentrate on هُوْ. Do this repeatedly. In the beginning practise this exercise in solitude and do it until one feels a warm sensation. Thereafter, this exercise should be carried out at all times while walking, sitting, etc. In all states endeavour to establish this concentration. In the beginning some effort is required. However, after a short while one’s breathing will be so conditioned that it (the breathing) will be along this pattern without one consciously resorting to it. Nafl fasts should be kept according to one’s ability. For example: one should fast on the 13th, 14th and 15th (known as Ayyaam-e-Beedh) of every Islamic month; the six fasts during the month of Shawwaal; the nine fasts of Zil-Hajj or only on the Day of Arafah (9th Zil-Hajj); the two days of Muharram (9th and 10th or 10th and 11th), and the 15th of Sha’baan. For the improvement and checking of one’s knowledge and condition it is essential that certain authentic Islamic literature be studied. A list of books recommended will be given hereunder. Each book should be read three times. The Saalik should measure his condition on the standards of the books. One should then with sincerity and honesty notify one’s Shaikh of one’s conditions–the condition which prevailed prior to the study of the books and the condition after having studied the books. The Shaikh should be regularly informed of the rise and fall, the progress and retrogress in one’s spiritual condition in the existence and disappearance of the various attributes of virtue and vice.This will enable the Shaikh to properly diagnose the Mureed’s condition and prescribe accurate remedies. Furthermore, the Mureed should be diligent and regular in carrying out the instructions of the Shaikh. The Mureed has pledged that he will not conceal from the Shaikh any khatrah which crosses the heart or any condition of the rooh. The Mureed in making bai’t to the Shaikh pledges that he will accept and follow his instruction without quibbling and without finding fault in it. He will follow the Shaikh with firm conviction and the fullest of confidence. Shariat and Tasawwuf must be hold tight by the student. The book, Tabligh-e-Deen by Imaam Ghazaali (rahmatullah alayh), one should practise the instructions given in the book. Those trodding the Path of Sulook, seekers should follow the method of Rasulullah (saws) in everything. Following the Sunnah creates much Noor in the heart. Have patience when anyone says something which displeases you. Don’t say anything in haste, especially while in anger. Be very careful in the state of anger. Never consider yourself to be perfect or one who possesses excellences. Ponder before speaking. When you are convinced that in what you intend speaking is no harm and in it is some benefit or need regarding the world or Deen, then only proclaim it. Never speak ill of even an evil person. Do not listen to evil. Do not criticize any dervish who may be overwhelmed by some ecstatic condition and may be saying something which in your opinion seems to be in conflict with the Deen. Never despise any Muslim even if he happens to be a sinner. Never yearn nor have greed for wealth and honour. Do not make an occupation of ta’weez and talisman, for the general public will overwhelm you (by making demands and requests for ta’weez). A true pious righteous Sufi never does ta’weez and nor talisman because a true Sufi gives blessings heart to heart, not by ta’weezs but by leading all to practices sunnahs. As far as is possible remain in the company of those who engage in Thikr. Such association creates Noor, courage and love in the heart. Do not expand much worldly affairs. Do not meet people unnecessarily. When necessity compels you to meet others, meet them kindly and display good manners. As soon as the need has been fulfilled withdraw from company. Remain aloof especially from acquaintances, Search for the companionship of the people of Allah (the pious and saintly ones) or meet with such persons who are not well-known to you. Harm from such people is slight. If same spiritual condition occurs in your heart or some amazing knowledge enters the heart, inform your Shaikh. Do not request your Shaikh for some specific shaghl (devotional practice). Do not inform anyone besides your Shaikh of the effect Thikr produces in you. Do not be deceiving nor beat about the bush when you have realized your error. Confess immediately. In all circumstances have trust in Allah and present your needs to Him only. Request Allah to grant you steadfastness on your heart the Deen. The first step of the Mureed in the Path of Sulook is Sidq orbsincerity so that the structure can be erected on a proper foundation. The Mashaa-ikh have said that people have been deprived of Wusool (gaining Diving Proximity) because they have destroyed the Usool (foundations). Thus, the first step is the rectification of belief which exists between Allah and man. Such rectification is obligatory. Belief has necessarily to be free of doubt, suspicion, error, innovation and should be established by means of absolute proofs. Once the Mureed has solidified his belief with Allah Ta’ala, then it devolves upon him to acquire a sufficient amount of knowledge of the Shariah. Such knowledge may be acquired either academically or by enquiring from some Aalim. This is necessary so that one’s duties and obligations be correctly discharged. When confronted by different verdicts of the Fuqahaa, adopt the one in which there is precaution. Always resolve to remain aloof from disputation. It is then essential that the Mureed acquire moral character from some Shaikh. If he has no Ustaad, never will he attain success. When he resolves to enter into the Path of Sulook, then after rendering what has been explained above, it is incumbent upon him to seek forgiveness from Allah Ta’ala for all sins. He has to abstain from all sin, be it zaahiri or baatini and be it sagheerah or kabeerah. Firstly, he must make his peace with those who have rights over him. The Road of Sulook will not open up for the Saalik who has failed to make his peace with the Ahl-e-Muyooq (people who have rights over him). Thereafter he should endeavour to reduce his relationships and worldy acticities because the edifice of Sulook is reared on the peace of the heart. When intending to emerge from relationships, begin with emergence from wealth, for wealth is such an object which diverts one from Allah Ta’ala and inclines one to it. There has never been a Mureed who having entered this Path with worldly associations remained steadfast. On the contrary, his worldly encumbrances diverted him, separated him from the Path and restored him to former connections.The meaning of wealth here refers to such wealth which is outside the bounds of the Shariah as well as such wealth in which one is engrossed more than necessary. After emerging from wealth it is incumbent to emerge from jah (name and fame), for jah is a great obstacle along this Path. Nothing will the Mureed gain until acceptance and rejection of him by others do not seem equal. The greatest harm for the Mureed is the desire that people honour and respect him. Jail is a fatal poison for the Mureed. When the Mureed has emerged from maal (wealth) and jah (fame), it is then incumbent on him to make a firm pledge to Allah Ta’ala that he will not oppose any of the advices of his Shaikh. Opposition to the Shaikh is extremely harmful. Among the conditions of this pledge is that the Mureed does not entertain any objection regarding his Shaikh even in his heart. It is then incumbent upon him to conceal his secrets, not revealing it to even his closest associates. But he should not conceal from his Shaikh. If any Mureed conceals even the slightest of his condition, then indeed, he has abused the right of suhbat (companionship) of his Shaikh. If the Mureed realizes, either by himself or by having been reminded by the Shaikh, that he has opposed the Shaikh in anything, he should immediately confess his error to the Shaikh and submit happily to any punishment the Shaikh may prescribe. It is not proper for the Shaikh to overlook the faults of the Mureed. If the Sheikh does so, he will be guilty of destroying the huqooq (rights) of Allah Ta’ala. Overlooking faults here means to refrain from calling the attention of the Mureed to such faults. However, there is no harm in the Shaikh forgiving the Mureed and not punishing him when he (Shaikh) has hope of reforming the Mureed without meting out punishment. Welcome to Sufism President, the present genuine spiritual master of Azad Kashmir khalifa [, Sufism president] pir Shaykh murshid dervish fiqeer sufi sultan Mahmood Qadiri, Naqshbandi Chisti, Suhrawardi & Awais al-Qarani class /order tariqh spiritually in possession of spiritual goods, surrender, faith, excellences, reality, wisdom, in bliss for all kinds of humans…….Email only Email … Mahmood.sul@outlook ….Sufi Sultan Spiritual Reality Group for better of humanity to peace, love & harmony
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