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The Superiority of Service

The Superiority of Service Shah Naqshband’s benevolence in private and public marked his way. He said, “One time I went to the school of Qutb ad-Din as-Sadr in Samar. I found there four people with very high fevers. I began to serve them, cleaning their clothes and...

A Unity Beyond Dualities

A Unity Beyond Dualities Does anyone think that the ocean is only what appears on its surface? By observing its hue and motion the keen eye may perceive indications of that ocean’s unfathomable depth. The Lord’s mercy and compassion are an Ocean with no shore,...

The Principles of the Naqshbandi Way

The Principles of the Naqshbandi Way Abdul Khaliq al-Ghujdawani ق coined the following phrases which are now considered the principles of the Naqshbandi Sufi Order: Conscious Breathing (“Hosh dar dam”) Hosh means “mind.” Dar means “in.” Dam means “breath.” It means,...

The Conduct of the Murid with His Shaykh

The Conduct of the Murid with His Shaykh There are two categories of conduct of the murid with his shaikh: internal conduct and external conduct. Internal Conduct of the Murid The seeker must submit to the will of the shaikh and to obey him in all his orders and...