Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Shah Naqshband on the Naqshbandi Way

Shah Naqshband (q) said,

"Our Way is very rare and very precious. It is the 'Urwatu-l-Wuthqa ("Firm Handhold"), the way of keeping firm and steadfast in the footsteps of the Prophet s.a.w. and of his Companions. They brought me to this Way from the door of Favors, because at its beginning and at its end, I witnessed nothing but the Favors of God. In this Way great doors of Heavenly Knowledge will be opened up to the seeker who follows in the footsteps of the Prophet s.a.w."

To follow the Sunnah of the Prophet s.a.w. is the most important means by which the door will be opened to you. He said, "Whoever is not coming to our Way, his religion is in danger." He was asked, "How does someone come to Your Way?" He replied, "By following the Sunnah of the Prophet s.a.w."

He said, "We have carried in this Way humiliation, and in return Allah has blessed us with His Honor."

from www.naqshbandi.org/chain/17.htm

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