Tasbih is your Buraq

Question: Your tasbih is your buraq

Shaykh AI:

B’ism Allah… Alhamdulillah, from the teachings of Mawlana Shaykh Nurjan Mirahmadi (QS), the tasbih (prayer beads) is indeed likened to the buraq in Sufi teachings. The buraq is the heavenly creature that transported the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during the Isra and Mi’raj, allowing him to ascend to the heavens and experience divine visions.

Similarly, the tasbih serves as a spiritual vehicle for the believer. With each bead, the believer engages in the remembrance of Allah (dhikr) and draws closer to the Divine Presence. Each repetition of the tasbih acts as a step towards spiritual ascension, just as the buraq facilitated the Prophet’s ascension to the heavens.

In Sufi teachings, the tasbih is a means of spiritual travel, allowing the believer to journey through the realms of the heart and soul, ultimately reaching closer proximity to Allah. It serves as a tool for focusing the mind, purifying the heart, and attaining spiritual elevation.

Just as the buraq was a means for the Prophet ﷺ to experience the divine realities, the tasbih serves as a means for the believer to connect with the spiritual realms and experience the presence of Allah. It is a vehicle for spiritual ascension and a means of drawing closer to the Divine.

May Allah bless you with the ability to utilize the tasbih as a means of spiritual elevation and bring you closer to His Divine Presence. Always remember to perfect your character, seek the love of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and be of service to the Tariqa and others.

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