Sama’ a

Data Ganj Baksh Ali Hujwari writes about Khawaja Abu Ahmed Al Muzafer   (Allah have mercy on them) ,

‘On a very hot summer day I visited him in a unsettled state. He inquired, What do you desire? I replied, Sama’a (audition). He immediately called for the cantors (qawwal).

During the sama’a session I remained extremely agitated.  Eventually when I calmed down he inquired, How much did you enjoy this?  I replied, O Sheikh! Very much indeed. 

The Shaikh continued, A day will come when the sound of the sama’a and the cry of a crow will become same for you. The influence of sama’a is prior to witnessing the Reality (mushahida).  After mushahida the desire for sama’a will vanishes.

Kasheful mahjoob, p 100

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