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Bismihi Ta’ala

1.) “Shaytaan sits glued to the heart of man. When man makes the Zikr of Allah, shaytaan abdicates (moves off); when man is negligent of Allah’s Zikr the shaytaan casts evil whisperings in man.” (Bukhaari)

2.) We reverse the situation with remembrance and obedience (Zikr). … The following is an extract from Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel (RA)’s book : Aashiq-e-Sawdiq (www.YunusPatel.co.za):


TWO TYPES OF ZIKR

As has been mentioned, numerous times, there are two types of Zikr : Positive Zikr and Negative Zikr.

Positive Zikr entails fulfilling the rights of Allah Ta’ala. Thus, an Aashiq of Allah Ta’ala performs his Salaah, pays his Zakaat, fasts in the month of Ramadaan, performs Haj and fulfills the rights of everyone. Everything done is in perfect obedience to Allah Ta’ala, with an enthusiasm and an eagerness to please his Beloved Allah.

The negative aspect of Zikr necessitates abstinence from all things that are displeasing to Allah Ta’ala; those actions and deeds which He has declared as Haraam (forbidden).

Ishq or Love has two demands :

1.) To do that which pleases the Beloved.
2.) To refrain from anything and everything that displeases the Beloved.

Allah Ta’ala says :

“…BUT THOSE WHO HAVE IMAAN ARE MORE INTENSE IN THEIR LOVE FOR ALLAH…”


3.) You should try and download and read the book “Feeling Spiritually Low?” from the website: www.YunusPatel.co.za. Hazrat Maulana (RA) gives a detailed explanation of Qabz, together with prescriptions – similar to the explanation given by Shaykh Sayyid Zawwar Hussain Shah

4.) Istikharah is Sunnah. Mashwarah is also a Sunnah.

So you should also consult with and seek the guidance of a pious, righteous, experienced Shaykh/Aalim on Haq.

5.) Allah Ta’ala states in Surah At-Taubah:

“O You who Believe, Fear Allah and join the company of the Truthful ones (the pious, the Auliya Allah).”
[Surah Taubah 9 : 119]
Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb (DB)) had given a Tafseer of “wa-koonu ma-as-Sawdiqeen” – as “STAY WITH THEM UNTIL YOU BECOME LIKE THEM…”
i.e. If you want that same kind of Ma`rifah (recognition of Allah Ta'ala), Nisbat-ma-Allah (Connection with Allah Ta'ala), akhlaaq, Salaah, etc. remain in the company of the Truthful ones – those who are sincere and truthful in their piety to Allah Ta’ala. And draw from their pious company, those priceless qualities.

You can download and read Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb’s books from www.khanqah.org

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Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel (RA) explains in “Aashiq-e-Sawdiq” :

Allah Ta'ala states :

“O You who Believe, Fear Allah and join the company of the Truthful ones (the pious, the Auliya Allah).”
[Surah Taubah 9 : 119]
"Allah Ta’ala enjoins upon His servants to adopt the quality of Taqwa and then graciously provides the simplest means of acquiring Taqwa, namely, the company of the pious and righteous.

The suhbat (company) of the Ahlullah (Friends of Allah Ta'ala) (friends of Allah) is the key to unlocking the treasure chest of both Imaan and Taqwa, and enjoying the wealth of Wilayat (friendship), Qurb (proximity) and Ma-iyyat (togetherness) of Allah Ta’ala and His Beloved Rasul (Sallallaahu 'alayhi waSallam)."