Simple and concise criteria to differentiate real sufis from fake sufis
Shaykh Abdul Fattah Abu Ghudda (ra) quotes in one of his footnotes to Risalat al-Mustarshidin, translation here:
http://attalib.blogspot.com/2007/04/...by-shaykh.html
(A similar point is reiterated in his tahqiq of Sibahat al-Fikr lil Laknawi)
"For the Sufi is defined as he who protects himself from all doubtful matters, and leaves off even some of what is permissible out of fear that he may fall into the offensive, much less the impermissible"
Last edited by SeekerOfGuidance; 03-09-2012 at 02:37 PM.
"The servant who is unaware of his contemptibility and regards himself as honourable, is truly contemptible"
(Ikmalush Shiyam - commentary of the Hikam of Ibn Ata'illah al-Iskandari)
If Allah had not concealed my faults, and my true self was displayed, people would not even spit on me.
Re: Simple and concise criteria to differentiate real sufis from fake sufis
also to note real sufis dont worship graves, sing, dance and worship their sheikhs.
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Some excerpts from Shariat and Tariqat from the chapter on the necessary conditions to be a shaikh:
Shaikh Junaid Baghdadi says,
Whoever has not memorized the Quran and written ahadith cannot be followed in
tasawwuf because this path and knowledge of ours is mutually intertwined with the
Quran and Sunnah.
Another one of his sayings is, “Any tariqat which opposes the Shari’ah is kufr.”
Starts from page 120.
http://madania.org/index.php?option=...ions&Itemid=52
Re: Simple and concise criteria to differentiate real sufis from fake sufis
hazrat junaid baghdadi r.a spoke the truth, this is what all the sufi saints have said even my sheikh.Originally Posted by Sulaiman84
Some excerpts from Shariat and Tariqat from the chapter on the necessary conditions to be a shaikh:
Shaikh Junaid Baghdadi says,
Whoever has not memorized the Quran and written ahadith cannot be followed in
tasawwuf because this path and knowledge of ours is mutually intertwined with the
Quran and Sunnah.
Another one of his sayings is, “Any tariqat which opposes the Shari’ah is kufr.”
Starts from page 120.
http://madania.org/index.php?option=...ions&Itemid=52
i read that he said he keep the quran on his right hand the sunnat on his left and the way of the salafus saleheen in front.
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Hadhrat Hakimul Ummat, Maulana Shah Ashraf Ali writes in his Malfoozat:
“I have read the stories of the Auliya of former times. It is apparent that their condition and style were not like that of the majority of Masha-ikh of today. These (present-day) Masha-ikh do not consider obedience to the Shariah a requisite for Wusool ilallaah (Attainment of Divine Proximity). In fact, they believe Shariat and Tariqat to be two separate entities. On the contrary, the state of Taqwa, tahaarah and ittibaa-e-Sunnat (obedience to the Sunnah) of the former Masha-ikh resembles that of the Sahaabah.
It is narrated that once Hadhrat Khwajah Muinud Deen Chishti (rahmatullah alayh) while making wudhu forgot to make khilaal of his fingers. A voice from the Ghaib (Unseen Realm) reprimanded:
“You claim love for the Rasool, but abandon the Sunnat of the Rasool!”
He immediately repented. Whenever he saw a fire, he would shiver with fear because of the feeling that on the day of Qiyaamah he may be punished for having omitted the Sunnat (of Khilaal). Thus, the condition of those Masha-ikh regarding obedience to the Sunnah was similar to the state of the Sahaabah.”
"The servant who is unaware of his contemptibility and regards himself as honourable, is truly contemptible"
(Ikmalush Shiyam - commentary of the Hikam of Ibn Ata'illah al-Iskandari)
If Allah had not concealed my faults, and my true self was displayed, people would not even spit on me.
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An extract from the book 'Scattered Pearls', a collection of anecdotes from the lives of the Auliyah.
THE SUNNAH
Islam is the Sunnah of Rasulullah ( صلى الله عايه وسالم ) and vice versa. The Wali or Sufi (special friend of Allah or Saint) is an embodiment of the Sunnah. Every facet of the wali's life is in strict obedience to the Sunnah. The wali follows the Sunnah in the minutest detail. Since he is motivated by divine love, discardance of the most 'insignificant' aspect of the Sunnah is intolerable to the wali.
A Wali is not one who necessarily has to demonstrate karaamaat (miracles). While the Auliyaa (Sufiyaa) do perform miracles, it is not a requisite for wilaayat (sainthood). The essential requisite for wilaayat is strict obedience to the Sunnah. A man whose daily life does not conform with every aspect of the Sunnah cannever be a Wali even if he walks on water, flies in the air, transforms base metals into gold, heal the sick or even bring to life the dead.
"The servant who is unaware of his contemptibility and regards himself as honourable, is truly contemptible"
(Ikmalush Shiyam - commentary of the Hikam of Ibn Ata'illah al-Iskandari)
If Allah had not concealed my faults, and my true self was displayed, people would not even spit on me.
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salam, I differentiate them by the sunnah, if they follow it or not.
إن كان حب آل البيت رفضا فليشهد الثقلان إني رافضي
من أقوال الإمام الشافعي
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Re: Simple and concise criteria to differentiate real sufis from fake sufis
Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanawi (rahimahullah) mentioned above that many of the present day Mashaikh are lax with regards to what is permissible and impermissible. The sign of a true Shaykh is his abstinence over that which is Mubah, let alone his srupulousness with regards to the Shubuhaat (doubtful matters), and Haraam.
The Great Mujaddid and Mujahid, Shaykh Uthman Dan Fodio (rahimahullah) describes four levels of al-war'a (scrupulousness) with regards to Halaal and Haraam:
How many of the present day claimants to sufism make it past the 2nd stage?"As for what is permissible (halaal) and forbidden (haraam) - showing devout scrupulousness with regard to what is forbidden is apart of the deen. Devout scrupulousness (al-war`a) has four degrees:
[1] Devout scrupulousness which is a prerequisite for being a just person for testimony (`adaalati 's-shahaada). This is what takes a person from the afflictions connected to testimony (shahaada), the judiciary (qudaa) and the government (wilaaya) and it entails guarding oneself from all outward prohibited things.
[2] The devout scrupulousness of the righteous (war`a's-saaliheen) which is showing piety regarding the dubious actions (as-shubuhaat) which are subject to diverse possibilities.
[3] The devout scrupulousness of those fearfully aware (wa`ra'l-mutaqeen) which is avoiding thegenuine permissible things (al-halaal'l-mahdi) which may lead him to commit what is forbidden. And
[4] the devout scrupulousness of the champions of truth (war`a 's-siddiqeen) which is avoiding everything which is other than Allah sub'haanahu, out of fear that even a moment will be expended from his life time which can cause him to lose any increase in nearness to Allah `azza wa jalla - this is even when he knows and is absolutely certain that it will not end up being forbidden. These have their different grades."
"The servant who is unaware of his contemptibility and regards himself as honourable, is truly contemptible"
(Ikmalush Shiyam - commentary of the Hikam of Ibn Ata'illah al-Iskandari)
If Allah had not concealed my faults, and my true self was displayed, people would not even spit on me.
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Haji Imdadullah on Mawlana Rashid Ahmad Gangohi
http://deoband.org/2010/06/history/m...gohi-part-two/
...Adherence to the Sunnah is the yardstick for recognising a friend (wali) of Allah. One who adheres to the Sunnah is a wali of Allah, whilst the innovator acts in vain. Even Dajjal will display many unnatural feats. Allah says,
Say (O Prophet): “If you really love Allah, then follow me.” (Qur’an 3:31)
The one who is not a follower of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) and gives custom to innovative practices cannot be a friend of Allah.
The people of knowledge who love this needy servant, it is only so because of adherence to the Sunnah
"The servant who is unaware of his contemptibility and regards himself as honourable, is truly contemptible"
(Ikmalush Shiyam - commentary of the Hikam of Ibn Ata'illah al-Iskandari)
If Allah had not concealed my faults, and my true self was displayed, people would not even spit on me.
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Shah Waliullah (rahmatullahi alayhi):
Then the murshid must be one who has remained in the company of the mutaqqi ulama, learned adab from them, and diligently studied halal and haram.
He trembles in fear when he hears the orders and prohibitions from the Quran and Sunnah, and transforms his sayings, actions, and his whole life in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah.
If a murshid is not a scholar it is expected of him to possess that much knowledge as is necessary to ensure he leads his life according to the Quran and Sunnah.
"The servant who is unaware of his contemptibility and regards himself as honourable, is truly contemptible"
(Ikmalush Shiyam - commentary of the Hikam of Ibn Ata'illah al-Iskandari)
If Allah had not concealed my faults, and my true self was displayed, people would not even spit on me.
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