Issue 1: Supplication by the Disciple for the Sheikh of the Tariqa A disciple Is permitted to pray for his sheikh in any manner within the boundaries of Sharia and the tariqa, as long as this supplication is not considered part of the official *awrads* of the tariqa. No Kasnazani representative is permitted to impose their specific style of
Issue 1: Sufi Titles and Ranks It Is permissible to use all Sufi titles and ranks traditionally used to address the Sheikh of the tariqa, such as *Hazrat al-Sheikh* (His Excellency the Sheikh), *Ustadh al-Tariqa* (Master of the Tariqa), *Qaddas Allah Sirrahu al-Aziz* (May Allah sanctify his noble secret), and other titles known among the disciples of the tariqa, when
Issue 1: Giving Allegiance through Modern Communication Means It is permissible to give allegiance (bay’ah) to the tariqa, with the permission of the current sheikh, via telephone, internet (such as Messenger), or any other existing or future modern communication methods, provided that the tariqa pledge is recited correctly. This allowance applies as long as physical handshaking is not feasible
Knowledge holds a great place and importance In Islam, as it Is the foundation upon which Islamic society is built and upheld. Given this importance and these benefits, Allah has commanded the pursuit of knowledge. The first Quranic verse revealed by Jibreel (Gabriel) was: **”اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ”** (1) — “Read in the name of your Lord who
The methodology of the tariqa serves as a healing for humanity from every affliction, aiming to reach a level of purity and perfection. As the most fertile aspect of Islamic spiritual life, it reflects upon human conditions in this world and purifies the self. Allah says: “قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَن زَكَّاهَا” (1) — “He has succeeded who purifies it.” There
By “the Tariqa,” we mean the path of the Qur’an and the way of the Prophet ﷺ, his household, and his noble companions — the straight Tariqa mentioned by Allah in the opening chapter of the Qur’an: “Guide us to the straight Tariqa, the Tariqa of those upon whom You have bestowed favor”(1), meaning the Tariqa of truth and guidance,
The Tariqa: The Noble Muhammadan Ethics The actions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ were a perfect example of refined manners with Allah at all times and in every situation. Allah the Almighty describes His noble Messenger ﷺ by saying, “And indeed, you are of a great moral character” (1). From his blessed birth on the dawn of Friday, 12th of
The Tariqa: Unbounded Worship and Determination, Not Permission Another approach to understanding the path (tariqa) is to study the nature of the relationship between the worship practices in both the path (tariqa) and the law (sharia). It Is known that the obligations of sharia are defined in type, quantity, and time. For instance, there is the daily prayer in Its
The Tariqa: The Noble Muhammadan Actions The term “Tariqa” Is the Qur’anic expression that refers to what the Qur’an alludes to as “Sufism.” Literature dedicated to the subject explains that the term “Sufism” Is a complex one, carrying deep and intricate meanings. Perhaps the best way to understand what Sufism represents Is to explore the connotations behind the various
