Ya Ali Madad! This post has three parts.

1. Selected verse from beautiful ginans of our Holy Pirs;
2. Knowledge Section; and
3. Angelic Salwat Dhikr.

 

Part 1: Teaching of Sayyed Khaan (r.a.)

The following verse is taken from Sayyed Khaan's Hu(n) re piyaasi piya tere darshanki:

Dhikr is a vast topic and can be performed in several ways. The most common method in our tariqah is collective remembrance (Dhikr-i jamat). In this type of dhikr, all the members of the congregation participate by performing dhikr with their voices or silently. For example, during Jamati Mushkil aasan satada, we say a special tasbi collectively with our voices and then say another tasbi silently while standing.

We also practice individual remembrance (Dhikr-i fard) at various times of the day so that our souls remain in contact with our Mowla. For example, we say Ya Allah, Ya Ali, Ya Muhammad.

Bandagi is a very special silent luminous dhikr which is done with a luminous word (bol, Ism-i azam or with the name "Ya Ali") at a luminous time (Noorani waqt) which is a special time before sunrise.

 

Part 2: How should I perform Dhikr and what are its benefits?

In order to answer this question, let us study the following:

1. Quranic Teaching on Dhikr:
   Ta'wil of word 'Dhikr kathira' (Abundant dhikr, to remember abundantly):
   "In verses (33:41-43) God commands: "O ye who believe! Remember Allah abundantly, and purify Him morning and evening. He it is Who sends blessing to you, and His Angels, that He may bring you forth from darknesses (of negligence) unto light (of remembrance and knowledge). He is merciful to the believers." This command is particularly for the cycle of resurrection."
   [Source: Tawil 362: A Thousand Wisdoms]
    
   
2. Quranic Technique for Dhikr:
   "So when ye have accomplished your holy rites, celebrate the praises of God, as ye used to celebrate the praises of your fathers,- yea, with far more Heart and soul."
   [Holy Qur'an 2:200)
    
   
3. Ta'wil of word 'Dhikr' (Remembrance of God):
   "Question: At what age does man intensely remember his beloved father, when, why and how?
    
   Answer: He remembers him mostly in his childhood when he is away from him. In such state he remembers him with ardent love, shedding tears. The holy Qur'an enjoins that God must be remembered more ardently than children remember their fathers (2:200)."
   [Source: Tawil 359: A Thousand Wisdoms]

 

I have articulated a separate, 40-day project titled Forty Dhikr Tasbis With Explanation'. For this project, I have researched forty luminous prayers and have provided extended explanations for each one of them. The start date for this project can be customized so it can be conducted in a 40-day format as shown on the schedule page.

In his firman to the Canadian Jamat in 2005, NOOR Mowlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini (a.s.) bestowed the dua for sunshine in our hearts. This can be achieved if our hearts reach a state of constant dhikr.

Dhikr can empower a mumin to submit spiritual and luminous nazranas to our beloved NOOR Mowlana Hazar Imam. A Spiritual Nazrana takes the form of a pure golden heart which is in a state of constant dhikr while a Luminous Nazrana takes the form of a sound golden heart (qalb-i salim) which is in a state of constant dhikr and enlightenment.

 

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim
In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

Allâhumâ salli alâ Muhammadin wa âle Muhammad:
O Allah! Bestow Peace on and through Muhammad and his Descendants

Al-hamdu lillahi rabbil 'alamin.
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds!

 

 

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Article by Dr. Noorallah Juma