Teachings of Hakim al-Umma Mawlana Ashraf 'Ali Thanawi & his spiritual successors, particularly 'Arifbillah Dr 'Abdul Hayy 'Arifi (may Allah bless them) and Sayyidi Mawlana Mufti Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) regarding Tasawwuf

The aim and spirit of awrād

Posted February 5th, 2010 by 'abd

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Imam Abdallah ibn Alawi al-Haddad (Allah have mercy on him) (d.1132 Hijri) said,

‘The aim and spirit of awrād is presence with Allah.

Aim for it; you will reach it only if you travel the road that leads to it, which is performing the external activities and striving to be present with Allah during them. When you persevere in this you become immersed in the lights of Proximity, and the sciences of gnosis emanate upon you, at which your heart becomes wholly intent on God and presence becomes its nature and well-established quality.’

Risalat ul-Mu‘awanah

Tarim, Hadramaut, Yemen

Filed under:A. Reality of Tasawwuf, D. Acts of Worship, E. States, F. Zikir & fikr, H. Whispering & random thoughts, W. Wird & wazaif

One Response to “The aim and spirit of awrād”

  • True Life Says:
    February 8th, 2010 at 4:26 am

    Assalamu ‘Alaykum wa Rahmatullah

    Is ‘Allah ka dehan’ meant by ‘presence with Allah’? If not, then please elaborate on it. Jazak’Allah khairan.

    wa alaykum as salam wrwb

    Yes. Khiyal, dehyan and huzoori are all correct.

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