In the tall ladder of spiritual consciousness are six(6) steps. The believers feet must firmly planted on each step, otherwise he may slip into the pit of spiritual laxity.... These are the steps............
1. KALMAH: is a revolutionary concept which constitutes the essence of teaching of Islam.. It is proclaiming of "lailaaha illa Allah Muhammad Rasuululah.... You must know NOTHING exist except HIM and nothing is happening except He knows....
2. KNOWLEDGE: A wide search for knowledge sustain your spiritual commitment, while ignorance is bane of laxity......
Sheikh Ibrahim (RTA) said in his Ruhu li adab that:-
حصل علوما أربعا ذاالسالك # أولها عرفان رب مالك.....
Obtain knowledge of 4 subjects Oh you traveller, the first of it is knowledge of the Lord Possessor...
والثان ان تعرف مايعلق # على العبادات فسذا تحقق.....
And secondly is to know all that is involved, in worship of Allah for that you will be certain...
ثالثها عرفان حال النفس # من غدرها و كيدها والدس.....
And thirdly is to learn the diff states of soul from its treachery deceptions and ploys..
للنفس عيب للفواد عيب # للروح عيب ليس فيه ريب.......
For the soul has its faults, and heart it's fault, and the spirit it's fault in these there is no doubt...
فالأدب الأدب ياذا السالك # فإنه الباب لكل سألك....
And seeking of knowledge of good conduct on you disciple, for indeed its door for every disciples......
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Summary for 4 knowledge for saalik :-
1. Ilm Ma'rifah (knowledge of Allah)
2. Ilm shariah ( Islamic jurisprudence)
3. Ilm diff states of nafsi (amaara, lawaama, mulhimah, rodiyah, mardiyah and kamila or Abdulah...)
4. Ilm Adab (good conduct)....
That is the four knowledge that a TRUE MUREED of Sheikh Tijani must possess, but we should know that this knowledge involve stages to learn it..... And all other knowledges in this toriqah are under those four, no one can graduate in this school of thought, only by His monyasha... Plz let search or seek for those knowledge, and it can only be effectful through GOOD MURSHEED ...
3. DEVOTION :- devotional exercise are nourishment to faith...Ibadat, nawaafil, fasting on special days etc
4. GOOD CONDUCT:- it is a flesh of spirituality... As a believer, you must watch yourself over this diseases of the soul...
# Lust... Desires
# Arrogance (Takabbur) ...
# Pride (kibr) ...
# Envy
# Greed...
# Backbiting
# Self conceit (UJB)
# Anger (Ghadab) ... Etc
And inculcate yourself in some GOOD MORALS like
# Sincerity (ikhlas)
# Piety
# Hummility
# Fear and hope (khaof wa rajah) etc
5. MURAQABBAH:- You must be God consciousness in whatever you do, always remember this three(3) which will guide your steps:
# ALLAH IS WATCHING ME
# ALLAH IS WITH ME
# ALLAH IS IN ME
6. MUHASSABAH :- You must assess yourself in every action you takes. Always define the purpose of your intention, is it for sincerity sake? After any action taken, ASSESS YOURSELF BEFORE YOU ARE BEEN ASSESSED..
#GIWA IBRAHIM Baye.... #
1. KALMAH: is a revolutionary concept which constitutes the essence of teaching of Islam.. It is proclaiming of "lailaaha illa Allah Muhammad Rasuululah.... You must know NOTHING exist except HIM and nothing is happening except He knows....
2. KNOWLEDGE: A wide search for knowledge sustain your spiritual commitment, while ignorance is bane of laxity......
Sheikh Ibrahim (RTA) said in his Ruhu li adab that:-
حصل علوما أربعا ذاالسالك # أولها عرفان رب مالك.....
Obtain knowledge of 4 subjects Oh you traveller, the first of it is knowledge of the Lord Possessor...
والثان ان تعرف مايعلق # على العبادات فسذا تحقق.....
And secondly is to know all that is involved, in worship of Allah for that you will be certain...
ثالثها عرفان حال النفس # من غدرها و كيدها والدس.....
And thirdly is to learn the diff states of soul from its treachery deceptions and ploys..
للنفس عيب للفواد عيب # للروح عيب ليس فيه ريب.......
For the soul has its faults, and heart it's fault, and the spirit it's fault in these there is no doubt...
فالأدب الأدب ياذا السالك # فإنه الباب لكل سألك....
And seeking of knowledge of good conduct on you disciple, for indeed its door for every disciples......
..........................................................................
Summary for 4 knowledge for saalik :-
1. Ilm Ma'rifah (knowledge of Allah)
2. Ilm shariah ( Islamic jurisprudence)
3. Ilm diff states of nafsi (amaara, lawaama, mulhimah, rodiyah, mardiyah and kamila or Abdulah...)
4. Ilm Adab (good conduct)....
That is the four knowledge that a TRUE MUREED of Sheikh Tijani must possess, but we should know that this knowledge involve stages to learn it..... And all other knowledges in this toriqah are under those four, no one can graduate in this school of thought, only by His monyasha... Plz let search or seek for those knowledge, and it can only be effectful through GOOD MURSHEED ...
3. DEVOTION :- devotional exercise are nourishment to faith...Ibadat, nawaafil, fasting on special days etc
4. GOOD CONDUCT:- it is a flesh of spirituality... As a believer, you must watch yourself over this diseases of the soul...
# Lust... Desires
# Arrogance (Takabbur) ...
# Pride (kibr) ...
# Envy
# Greed...
# Backbiting
# Self conceit (UJB)
# Anger (Ghadab) ... Etc
And inculcate yourself in some GOOD MORALS like
# Sincerity (ikhlas)
# Piety
# Hummility
# Fear and hope (khaof wa rajah) etc
5. MURAQABBAH:- You must be God consciousness in whatever you do, always remember this three(3) which will guide your steps:
# ALLAH IS WATCHING ME
# ALLAH IS WITH ME
# ALLAH IS IN ME
6. MUHASSABAH :- You must assess yourself in every action you takes. Always define the purpose of your intention, is it for sincerity sake? After any action taken, ASSESS YOURSELF BEFORE YOU ARE BEEN ASSESSED..
#GIWA IBRAHIM Baye.... #
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