Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti was a very renowned saint who came to India around 850 years ago and started propagating the Zikr to all. Slowly but surely through this love people became enamored with him and accepted the teachings he imparted.
Khwaja Garib Nawaz´s way of Zikr was beautiful, one of the greatest ways to connect with Allah. That is why even now, whoever visits Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is exposed to a love and affection that cannot be erased. Khwaja Garib Nawaz himself taught this practice of Zikr.
Users of all ages, classes, and backgrounds seek peace, joy, and calm. This simple want is expressed well in the Quran:
ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُم بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ ۗ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ ٱلْقُلُوبُ ٢٨
“Verily! “Indeed, with the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” (Surah 13: Verse 28)
Dhi-kar, "remembrance," which is an integral part of the Sufi meditation — Zikr. With origins in Sufism, it emphasizes Dhikr, or the remembrance of Allah with prayers, recitation and acts of meditation. Sufi meditation merges spirituality with devotion; it is a way to reach divine enlightenment and blissful peace within.
What is Zikr in Sufi Meditation?
Definition and Practice
Zikr is the mention of Allah, to repeat the Names of Allah, for example, repeating names, prayers, and verses from the Quran. This can take various forms:
Recitation of specific verses
Chanting of God’s names
By secretly remembering in his heart
Zikr is one of the foundational spiritual practices in Sufi meditation centers, and may be performed in solitude, as well as a ceremonial form in a group. Most Muslims will do Zikr privately, but some Sufi orders do Zikr as a group, which does create a powerful spiritual bond between the participants.
The Importance of Zikr
Famous Sufi scholars such as Chishti, Nizami, Qadri, Nakshbani, Fareedi, Sabri, difrent thauts meaning same connect with allah, Mevlana rumi, Najm-al-Din Razi, highlight the importance of Zikr and warn people regarding Forgetfulness.
They claim that forgetting Allah is the root of every evil that puts a shroud over your mind and stops you from feeling the presence of Allah. Zikr is that connection that helps to lift these veils and plant the seeds of divine remembrance within the heart.
Zikr provides the perfect way to attain spiritual awakening and presence with the Divine Presence itself, which is the ultimate aim of Zikr. This bond feeds the soul and offers a beacon for the seeker on his or her way through the spirit road.
The Role of Dhikr Beads (Tasbih)
What are Tasbih Beads?
Tasbih or "prayer beads" are a device that is utilized to assist in Zikr. A rosary of 99 or 100 beads that is used by Muslims when reciting, and in particular, to keep count when repeating phrases or saying the names of Allah. These beads:
Facilitate focus during Zikr
Will assist to find their zen
Worship allows the worshipper to pray without distraction
Wazaif: A Path to Divine Connection
What is Wazaif?
There are different types of Wazaif, for example, reciting and meditating on 99 names of Allah. It has allowed Sufis to meditate on the qualities of God, while also facilitating an exploration of their own inner and outer world. Wazaif, is an ablative practice that is recommended by a Sufi guide in Arabic form, whether spoken, practiced loud, or silent.
Wazaif at centers of Sufi meditation is generally customized – according to the requirements of a respective follower. It helps them to accomplish advanced only according to their individuality and personality.
Sufi Meditation: A Doorway to Reality
Understanding Sufi Meditation
We are so misleading by the material world that we fail to realise the real world behind. The Sufi method of contemplation serves as a portal, enabling one to free themselves from the distractions of this world and achieve a union with the absolute truth. Such practice promotes — what we, in the East, call — "dying before dying," a process of self -negation where one moves beyond any sense of "I," and identifies with divine realities.
By regular practice with dedication, meditators are able to set themselves free:
Detach from worldly illusions
Discover spiritual truths
Reach higher levels of understanding and fulfillment
Principles of Sight in Sufi Meditation
Sufi meditation introduces two forms of sight:
There are two ways to look at things that Sufi meditation opens up:
Sight: Limited to the material world, belongs to the physical realm that depends upon sensory perception.
Spiritual Vision: Unbounded, focused only on spiritual realities, not constrained by the material plane.
Spiritual sight refers to the ability, during meditation, to see truths which takes practitioners closer to the presence of Allah.
The Role of a Spiritual Guide
Guidance in Zikr and Meditation
Sufi meditation and Zikr are not to be trifled with. Having a spiritual guide, a Shaykh or Peer Sahib, is important. The write people would prescribe the right words of wisdom and make sure that the seekers’ journey will be free from negativity.
It can lead to confusion or disrupted spiritual balance when not engaged in properly. If you are starting with Zikr or meditation, it is highly recommended that you seek permission (Ijazah) from a Sufi master to practice Zikr.
Sufi meditation is the ideal gateway towards building a deep connection with Allah beyond worldly possessions through the power of Zikr and Wazaif. Daily prayers and obligations guarantee our salvation, but not anything beyond that and reminding and meditation open doors to higher spiritual stations.
Reaching to God is not an easy thing however, it requires a lot of effort, continuous struggle and the guidance of some spiritual guide/priest/teacher. Through the process of Sufi meditation we slowly walk away from illusions towards the ultimate[clarification needed] reality.
Through the practice of Sufi meditation, believers from a variety of backgrounds can experience peace, contentment, and closeness to Allah. These bounties are never-ending to those who seek them with sincere heart, be it in a Sufi meditation center or in practise by oneself.
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