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 for any reason. However, if this impediment is removed, and the disciple can meet the sheikh of the tariqa or one of the authorized representatives, they must renew their pledge and receive the tariqa through the traditional handshake method.
