To achieve the effect of ważā’if [litanies] and aʿmāl [exercises], (the fulfilment of) three conditions is essential –
1 – [confident expectancy]
For the heart to be free from such anxiety where one is constantly deliberating whether it has had an effect or not. Rather, one must trust wholly in Allāh تعالى that He will definitely accept (this action). It is mentioned in hadīth that the Messenger of Allāh و سلم ليه و اٰ صلي لله تعالي stated –
ادعوا الله وانتم موقنون با لا جابة
“Supplicate to Allāh in such a state that you remain certain of its acceptance.”
[Sunan at Tirmidhī; V5; P292; H3590]
2 – [patience and forbearance]
For one not to become fearful with the passage of time, where one thinks – “even after so many days, no effect has become apparent!” This itself will come to be the cause of (the action) not being accepted! Rather, embrace the mindset that without doubt, Allāh and His Messenger و سلم ليه و اٰ صلي لله تعالي are about to generously favour you! Allāh تعالى states –
Translation of Kanzulīmān –
If only they were content with that which Allāh and His Messenger have given them, and say, “Allāh is enough for us – He will give us some of His bounty and so will His Messenger – to Allāh alone we turn in hope.” [Surah al Tawbah; V59]
It is mentioned in a hadīth –
“Your supplications are accepted as long as you do not hastily say – ‘I supplicated but it is yet to be accepted’.”
[Sahīh Muslim; P1563; H2735]
3 –
With regards permission (to act upon) the entirety of my (meaning `Ā’lā Hadrat’s رضي لله تعالي عنه ) ważā’if [litanies], aʿmāl [exercises] and taʿwīżāt [amulets,] I have stipulated the condition that one must remain regular in offering the five daily salāh with the congregation in the masjid. And with Allāh is tawfīq. [Fatāwā Radawiyyah; V23; P558]
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The noble friends of Allāh SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala state – “an ignorant ṣūfī is shayṭān’s joke.” Similarly, a ḥadīth of the noble Messenger of Allāh SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam informs us –فقيه واحد اشد على الشيطان من الف عابدين
“A single jurist is severer upon shayṭān than a thousand worshippers.” [Tirmidhī and ibn Mājah]
Those who remain ignorant yet strive hard in their worship are merely made to dance by shayṭān upon his fingers. He places bridles in their mouths and tangs in their noses, and thus drags them wherever he wishes, whilst they convince themselves that they are accumulating good deeds.
Sayyidunā Junayd al Baghdādī Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu states –
“my spiritual guide, Sayyidunā Sirrī Saqtī Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu supplicated for me thus – ‘may Allāh SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala grant you the knowledge of ḥadīth and then make you a ṣūfī, and may He not make you a ṣūfī before granting you the knowledge of ḥadīth.” [Iḥyā ‘Ulūm ud-Dīn; Vol. 1; Page 13]
Sayyidunā Imām al Ghazālī Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu states – whilst explaining this statement –
“here, Sayyidunā Sirrī Saqtī Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu meant that the one who steps into the field of taṣawwuf [spirituality] armed with the knowledge of ḥadīth is victorious, whereas the one who ventures forth without knowledge is merely (– Allāh forbid! –) placing himself into destruction.”
Sayyidunā Abu-l Qāsim Junayd al Baghdādī Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu states –
“the one who has neither memorised the Qurān, nor written ḥadīth (meaning the one who lacks the knowledge of the jurisprudence) shouldn’t be followed by seekers of the path (of taṣawwuf,) nor should he be taken as a murshid [spiritual guide,] as all our knowledge of ṭarīqah is in obedience to the Book and sunnah.”
Sayyidunā Sirrī Saqtī Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu states –
“taṣawwuf is the name of the coming together of three qualities: firstly, the light of his (meaning the spiritual traveller’s) gnosis should not extinguish his light of asceticism. Secondly, he should not utter anything esoterically which exoterically contradicts the Qurān or noble ḥadīth. Finally, none of his miracles should be a means of him revealing that which Allāh SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala has forbidden to be revealed.” [Risālat ul Qushayriyah; Page 13]
Sayyidunā Shaykh Shihāb ud-Dīn as-Suharwardī Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu states –
“that ‘ḥaqīqah’ [spiritual reality] which contradicts the sharī’ah [sacred law] is not in reality ḥaqīqah, but rather plain heresy.” [Awārif ul Ma’ārif; Vol. 1; Page 43]
WHAT ONE SHOULD DO BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP
You should lie down with both the knees straightened and both hands on the chest. Then the following should be read:- Ayatul Qursi – Allahu laa ilaaha illa hu huwal … – once.
- The four Quls – once. Sura Ikhlas must be read 3 times.
You should then blow upon the palms and pass them on the entire length and breadth of your body. You may also do this for the infants who are not able to read. It is also recommended that you learn the Suras Waaqia, Yaseen and Mulk. You should read these Suras before sleeping. As long as you do not know them by heart, you may recite them by looking at the Holy Quran. Thereafter, you should you should lie on the right side without talking. If you have to talk, then you may do so, but you should recite Sura Kaafirun before going to sleep. If this procedure is followed then, Insha-Allah, you will be protected from all evil and forces.
The benefit of reciting the following Suras before going to sleep:
- Sura Mulk – Protection from the Azaab (Torment) of the grave.
- Sura Yaseen – To be recited for Maghfirat (pardon).
- Sura Waaqia – Protection from hunger.
- Sura Dukhaan – The reciter will awake in the morning in such a condition that 70 000 Angels will be making Istighfar for him.
