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Old 04-18-2012, 08:32 PM   #1
Lunims

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Default Imam Gazali (manners of khalwah) #3
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Manners of Khalwah

The purpose of khalwah is to be busy with the work of akhirah.
The most important work of khalwah is to cut the hadith of nafs until ones dhikr becomes solid , clear and strong.



1. Nyyah (intention)One should make intention that with khalwah one wants to limit his (sharr) being harmeful to people.

2. While in khalwah One should seek health and tranqulity so he can do ibadah to Allah swt

3. To not have any free time. Keep himself busy with dhikr , fikr and ibadah at all time

4. To not mix with people

5. To not seek news of the people or what is happening in society in large Whatever one hears will be seed of distraction that in in time of seclusion will disturb his heart

6. The most important work of khalwah is to stop hadith of nafs(desires of petty soul) so that ones dhikr , fikr become strong
7. Should eat very little food while in khalwah.

8. Be patient when receiving any harm or bad words from any one. One should not put his heart to peoples praise or condemnation.

9. To Remember the purpose of khalwah is to be busy with the work of akhirah
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