Students, burdens and the blessed Awliya

Question: As Salaamalaikum warahmatullahi wa barakatuh Beloved Sayyidi (Q), could you please expand on how Awliya lighten or carry burdens of their students who love them and follow them?

Shaykh AI:

B’ism Allah… Alhamdulillah, from the teachings of Mawlana Shaykh Nurjan Mirahmadi (QS), the Awliya (saints) carry the light of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and are a source of immense blessings and guidance for their students. When students sincerely love and follow the Awliya, the burden of their spiritual and worldly difficulties is lightened through the immense blessings and intercession of the Awliya.

The Awliya guide their students to make their path the one that is beloved to Allah and His Prophet ﷺ. They encourage their students to engage in actions and practices that are pleasing to Allah, such as feeding people, encouraging good character, and gathering for zikr and salawat. This guidance helps the students to align their lives with the Divine Will, bringing them closer to Allah and lightening their burdens.

The Awliya also create a refuge and oasis for their students, welcoming them without judgment and supporting them to the best of their ability. They guide their students with love and compassion, helping them navigate through life’s challenges and difficulties. This support and guidance from the Awliya serve to lighten the burdens of their students, both spiritually and in their worldly affairs.

Furthermore, the Awliya are described as “Ships of Light,” carrying the souls of their students into the spiritual realms. Their prayers, practices, and gatherings are alive and continuously moving with their souls, uplifting and guiding their students even from a distance. This spiritual connection and support from the Awliya serve to alleviate the burdens and difficulties faced by their students.

In essence, the love and following of the Awliya bring about a profound spiritual connection that allows the Awliya to intercede on behalf of their students, lightening their burdens and guiding them through life’s challenges. It is a divine gift from Allah to have a Waliyun Murshid (saintly guide) who carries the light of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and supports their students in their spiritual journey.

May Allah continue to bless us with the love and guidance of the Awliya, and may we strive to follow their teachings with sincerity and devotion. Ameen.

And remember, having good character, high himma, and being of service to the Tariqa and others is the key to spiritual elevation. May Allah bless you on this beautiful journey.

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