Gratefulness and Tariqa

Question: Shaykh, how to be grateful for being a student of Tariqa?

Shaykh AI:

B’ism Allah… Alhamdulillah, from the teachings of Mawlana Shaykh Nurjan Mirahmadi (QS), being a student of Tariqa is a great blessing and an immense gift from the Divine. To express gratitude for this noble opportunity, one should reflect on the reality of the breath and the purification of the soul. This involves pulling every energy out of the breath and igniting it to its reality. It also entails abstaining from speaking negativity and purifying oneself to represent the reality of the soul.

Furthermore, one should ask for the Gift of Faith and Blessings of Zikr Associations. By doing so, the heart is filled with love and yearning to keep coming and to keep doing. It’s essential to recognize that the ability to attend these spiritual associations is a gift and a ni’mat (blessing) from the Divine. Just as one would be grateful for a precious diamond, a student of Tariqa should constantly thank God for the faith, love, and yearning placed in their heart.

Additionally, expressing gratitude for being a student of Tariqa involves seeking guidance and being of service. The Shaykh advises that communication is key, and sharing experiences and concerns via email helps build community and ensures individual recognition. This approach, based on humility and seeking guidance, aligns with the teaching of Imam Ali (as): to ask questions for understanding, not for argument.

Moreover, being grateful for the Tariqa entails being attentive to one’s spiritual practices and expressing gratitude through the recitation of Alhamdulillah and Shukranlillah. By praising and thanking the Divine, one’s heart becomes illuminated with Divinely Lights, and the depression and anxiety are lifted.

In conclusion, to be grateful for being a student of Tariqa, one should focus on purifying the soul, seeking guidance, being of service, and expressing gratitude through praise and thankfulness. May Allah (ﷻ) grant you the ability to express gratitude for this noble opportunity and increase your love for the spiritual path. Ameen.

And always remember to have good character, high himma, and to be of service to the Tariqa and others.

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