3 The benefit derived from awrād is commensurate to our level of spiritual attainment. We’ll reap from the awrād what we sow with Allāh.
4 They’re also a form of spiritual commentary on the Quran and Sunnah. Both states & sacred knowledge can dawn upon one who recites them.
5 Sufī masters attain fanā’ (annihilation in the divine). Through this they develop special attachment to Allāh that can be transfered to those who’ve reached the realm of souls.
6 Those ignorant of sufi stages of development deny this or reduce it to their personal limitations.
7 As always, whatever is attained of spiritual elevation is pure fadl from Allāh. It’s utter ingratitude, however, to deny the role of sufi masters or to attempt erasure of their etheral contributions. This is the attitude of those who’s knowledge is confined to the worldly…
At the core of belief is conviction in the unseen world.
Rasūlullāh ﷺ used to say
اللهم لا تجعل الدنيا أكبر همنا ولا مبلغ علمنا
My Lord, do not make the world the greatest of our aspirations nor the extent of our knowledge.
Sufis know the unseen well because they’ve dedicated their lives to it. For none other than Allāh, they’ve spent their days, nights, breaths. Tasawwuf is their language, the awrād their masterpieces. Even still, Allāh commands to seek the best of both worlds. We do as He Commands
On this first blessed #Friday of #Rajab, remember the blessings of faith, of life, of health, of safety, of time, of family, of knowledge, of community. Remember all the things God grants us that we may draw near to Him. Seek them well. Use them well. Enjoy them well. Thank well.
اللهم بلغنا أقصى مرضاتك
وحفّنا وأحبابنا بكامل عنايتك
وارزقنا خير الدنيا والآخرة
في يقين وعافة وسعادة
بمحض فضلك وكرمك وجودك يا أكرم الأكرمين
اللهم صل على سيدنا محمد نورِ الأنوار وسر الأسرار وترياق الأغيار ومفتاح باب اليسار ،سيدنا محمد المختار ،وآله الأطهار وأصحابه الأخيار …
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The emphasis on the gravity of backbiting is a foundation of all sufi paths, w/o exception, because it’s the easiest way to contraven the rights of others, the fastest vehicle to conflict, the deadliest vector of enmity, and of the most potent poisons of the devil…
One who can guard the tongue and ears from breaching the honor of others (Muslims or not) is one of pure heart who carries no malice nor envy toward others. It’s especially difficult to uphold in instances with those whom we view as adversaries.
Personal story - Recently…
one of my kids repeated “news” they heard from peers of a religious figure (with whom I hold disagreement) being accused of a problemic position. I became angry (rare with my kids) and instructed that such words should never be repeated again. Our home is a 💯 ghībah-free zone…
Ethics of Disagreement
(Excerpt from Fitra Foundation’s upcoming article)
“The true sign of good character isn’t niceties extended to those with whom we agree but the integrity of holding to prophetic principle even with those whom we disagree…
As Muslims, in dealing with people of other faiths, we affirm that no compromise in creed is permitted, while upholding freedom of Religion and respect for all who adhere to the moral dictates of humanity. Yet, in discourse with our own brethren in faith we either demand…
Yet, in discourse with our own brethren in faith we either demand acquiescence as a sign of solidarity or assume enmity in cases of valid disagreement. This is a desecration of the sacred pursuit of truth. Even the people of realities, the Sufis, oft-repeat…
1. Pray all daily prayers on time. 2. As soon as you’ve become regular in them, add Sunnah. 3. Commit to learning Religion from real scholars, a bit everyday. 4. Practice what you learn. Prioritize the obligatory before any voluntary acts.
5. Prioritize your family before any community service. 6. Do NOT backbite. Don’t even permit it in your presence. It’s the deadliest poison. 7. Commit to a daily wird of Quran & dhikr, even if small. Be consistent. Make tafsir a part of your daily litany, even if English.
8. Avoid attempting to teach others about Religion. Do NOT give religious advice. If people ask you, refer them to scholars. Do NOT debate about religion with anyone. Don’t quote books. Nothing. Knowledge isn’t meant to be flung around for retweets. Sacred knowledge is tarbiya.
In E1 of S2, we discussed the celestial feminine. In our next one, we’ll discuss the celestial masculine, a critical meaning that has been deplorably mutilated in our times, to such an extent that the most vile of people are taken as male role models.
As mother to a son whom I raised in all stages of development, as a scholar who has studied the Sunnah in great depth, as a citizen of Earth who has witnessed the black hole of social media, I think I can rightfully say — only the Quran will solve this مصيبة !
والله المستعان
Creed is not cognitive data points. Our intentions and deeds regularly feed into our hearts. In discussions with my own son on the likes of #tatertot, I reminded him of the questioning in the grave. Will there not be people who professed faith in this world while their entire…
“They’ll bear their own burdens and others besides” Quran 20:13
For every false post (intentional/not), for every retweet/like, the poster accumulates sins. Are our sins so few that we wish to grow them?
The only fiqh of social media is the fiqh of #truth. Fear Allah.
“The governor Ibn Hubayra had Abū Hanīfah lashed…”
…and we’re worried about losing followers and social media politics. Shame. Allah’s choicest mercy be upon al-Imām al-A’dham. The only fiqh of social media is the fiqh of truth.
As for the “if you can’t beat ‘em join ‘em”…
Rasūlullāh ﷺ gave his life. His blessed progeny gave their blood. We can’t even hold our tongues or keyboards to a basic standard of religious discipline?
Subhan Allah. Just what we tweeted about.
If I could retweet it 1000x, I would.
حفظه الله تعالى
Just yesterday, I sat the children down to listen to one of his blessed talks.
الحب سر الوحود
اللهم اصلح وارحم وفرج عن أمة سيدنا محمد
اللهم صل على سيدنا محمد نورِ الأنوار وسر الأسرار وترياق الأغيار ومفتاح باب اليسار ،سيدنا محمد المختار ،وآله الأطهار وأصحابه الأخيار عدد نعم الله و افضاله
*jadal = arguments, debates, words over deeds.
His main point targets social media & the information age’s theft of our time & sincerity, and the crisis of religious authority and pervasive ignorance, all of which result in reversed realities (aka dajal)